UPSC Science & Technology Questions

In the context of digital technologies for entertainment, consider the following statements: 1. In Augmented Reality (AR), a simulated environment is created, a…

Consider the following statements about a digital signature: 1. An electronic record that identifies the certifying authority issuing it. 2. Used to serve as a …

With reference to communication technologies, what is/are the difference/differences between LTE (Long-Term Evolution) and VoLTE (Voice over Long-Term Evolution…

RNA interference (RNAi) technology has gained popularity in the last few years. Why? 1. It is used in developing gene silencing therapies. 2. It can be used in …

With reference to the recent developments in science, which one of the following statements is not correct?

What is the Cas9 protein that is often mentioned in the news?

Consider the following pairs: Terms sometimes seen in news | Context/Topic 1. Belle II experiment | Artificial Intelligence 2. Blockchain technology | Digital/C…

"3D printing" has applications in which of the following? 1. Preparation of confectionery items 2. Manufacture of bionic ears 3. Automotive industry 4. Reconstr…

The terms ‘Wanna Cry, Petya and Eternal Blue’ sometimes mentioned in the news recently are related to:

Consider the following pairs: Terms sometimes seen in news Context/Topic 1. Belle II experiment Artificial Intelligence 2. Blockchain technology Digital/Cryptoc…

"3D printing” has applications in which of the following? 1. Preparation of confectionery items 2. Manufacture of bionic ears 3. Automotive industry 4. Reconstr…

With reference to India’s satellite launch vehicles, consider the following statements: 1. PSLVs launch the satellites useful for Earth resources monitoring whe…

In which of the following areas, can GPS technology be used? 1. Mobile phone operations 2. Banking operations 3. Controlling the power grids Select the correct …

When the alarm of your smartphone rings in the morning, you wake up and tap it to stop the alarm which causes your geyser to be switched on automatically. The s…

Consider the following phenomena: 1. Light is affected by gravity. 2. The Universe is constantly expanding. 3. Matter warps its surrounding space-time. Which of…

With reference to the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), consider the following statements: 1. IRNSS has three satellites in geostationary and…

Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are used to create digital displays in many devices. What is/are the advantage of OLED displays over Liquid Crystal displa…

The terms 'Event Horizon', 'Singularity', ‘String Theory' and 'Standard Model' are sometimes seen in the news in the context of:

Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are used to create digital displays in many devices. What is/are the advantage of OLED displays over Liquid Crystal displa…

What is ‘Greased Lightning-10 (GL-10)’ recently in the news?