Science And Technology (Railway)

Total Questions: 60

51. What is the name of the light aircraft, which is designed and manufactured in India? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 27.09.2022 (Shift-I)]

(1) Virat
(2) Pawan
(3) Tejas
(4) Pushpak

Correct Answer: (3) Tejas

Solution:Tejas is an Indian, single engine, delta wing, light multirole fighter plane designed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) in collaboration with Aircraft Research and Design Centre (ARDC) of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

• It has been developed for the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy.

• The Tejas is the second supersonic fighter developed by HAL, after the HAL HF-24 Marut.

52. In June 2022 researchers at the__________ have announced to have developed a robot to clean septic tanks without human Intervention named Homo SEP. [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 27.09.2022 (Shift-I)]

(1) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati
(2) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi
(3) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay
(4) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras

Correct Answer: (4) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras

Solution:IIT Madras' Robot to clean Septic Tanks without human intervention set for Field Deployment.

• Madras' 'HomoSEP, a Robot developed by the Institute's Researchers to eliminate manual scavenging in India. is all set for field deployment.

53. What is the name of the mission in which there is an attempt to boost Research and Development in the country by enabling and grooming potential PG/PkD level students by developing dedicated research skills in selected areas/disciplines/fields through high-end workshops and Training and skill Internship? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 28.09.2022 (Shift-II)]

(1) KARYASHALA
(2) VRITIKA
(3) DAKSHATA
(4) ABHYAAS

Correct Answer: (4) ABHYAAS

Solution:Mission 'Abhyaas' a skill development initiative will help to boost research by enabling and grooming potential PG/PhD level students by developing dedicated research skills in selected areas and disciplines through high-end workshops and research internships.

54. From which of the following places was the Polar satellite launch Vehicle PSLV-C52 launched with EOS-04 Satellite ? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 30.09.2022 (Shift-II)]

(1) Thumba
(2) Bhubaneswar
(3) Sriharikota
(4) Thiruvananthapuram

Correct Answer: (3) Sriharikota

Solution:India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV-C52 injected Earth Observation Satellite EOS-04, into an intended sun synchronous polar orbit of 529 km altitude on February 14, 2022, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, SHAR, Sriharikota.

• EOS-04 is a Radar Imaging Satellite designed to provide high quality images under all weather conditions.

55. Identify the name of the fellowship that is launched by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, to recognise, encourage and support translational research by indian nationals. [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 06.10.2022 (Shift-II)]

(1) Dr. Homi Jahangir Bhabha Technology Innovation National Fellowship
(2) CV Raman Technology Innovation National Fellowship
(3) Vikrm Sarabhai Technology Innovation National Fellowship
(4) Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship

Correct Answer: (4) Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship

Solution:Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) has announced the launch of Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship.

• It aims to recognize, encourage and support translational research by Indian Nationals to achieve excellence in engineering, innovation and technology development.

• The scheme is applicable to Indian nationals working in India in various capacities of engineering profession in public funded institutions.

56. In India, which institution pioneered the first alternative to corneal transplanation? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 06.10.2022 (Shift-II)]

(4) IIT Hyderabad
(1) NIT Tiruchirappalli
(2) JIPMER
(3) AIIMS

Correct Answer: (4) IIT Hyderabad

Solution:Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IIT-H). in September 2021, developed a hydrogel from discarded corneas that can be used as an alternative to Corneal transplantation.

• The Hydrogel was developed from discarded corneas of human and bovine sources using novel and simple method.

57. Centre for Excellence in Artificial Intelligence is an initiative by which organisation? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 07.10.2022 (Shift-I)]

(1) Indian Space Research Organisation
(2) INFLIBNET
(3) National Informatics Centre
(4) Indian Institute of Science

Correct Answer: (3) National Informatics Centre

Solution:The Center of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence (CoE in Al) was established by National Informatics Centre in 2019.

• It has been established with the motto of 'Inclusive Al' for responsive governance, to work towards Improving Government service delivery to citizens.

58. Which of the following is a Premier national research agency with the mission to raise the quality and footprint of Indian science and engineering to the highest global levels in an accelerated mode, through calibrated, competitive support of research and development? [RRB Group 'D' CET Exam, 11.10.2022 (Shift-I)]

(1) Department of Science & Industrial Research
(2) Department of Scientific Research
(3) Department of Space
(4) Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)

Correct Answer: (4) Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)

Solution:SERB has a vision to position science and technology as the fulcrum for social and economic change by supporting competitive, relevant, and quality scientific research and development.

• As the premier national research funding agency, the mission is to raise the quality and footprint of Indian science and engineering to the highest global levels in an accelerated mode, through calibrated, competitive support of research and development.

59. Which of the following is India's first Al-based job platform for persons with disabilities? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 11.10.2022 (Shift-II)]

(1) Bharatability
(2) Ujalaability
(3) Swarajability
(4) Jeevanability

Correct Answer: (3) Swarajability

Solution:The Indian Institute of Technology in Hyderabad (IIT-Hyderabad) has created "Swarajability", an artificial intelligence (AI)-based job platform for people with disabilities (PwDs), to help them seek opportunities in the tech sector.

• The app, which is the first of its kind in India, was launched by the Principal Scientific Adviser to the government of India, Prof K Vijay Raghavan in February 2022.

60. Recently, which mission was launched by ISRO to conduct scientific experiments on the Moon? [RRC NWR Jaipur GDCE ALP Exam, 22.07.2023 (Shift-II)]

(1) International Space Station
(2) Hubble
(3) Mars Mission
(4) Chandrayaan-3

Correct Answer: (4) Chandrayaan-3

Solution:Indian Space Research Organisation launched the Chandrayaan-3 Mission by using the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III (LVM3) on 14th July, 2023 from Sriharikota.

• Chandrayaan-3 made history on August 23, 2023, by successfully achieving a soft landing on the south pole of the moon.

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