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Quiz
- Which agricultural initiative in India is using AI to detect pest infestations in real time through drone-mounted cameras?
a) Kisan AI
b) iKrishi Vision
c) AgriScan AI
d) KrishiNet360 - What notable milestone did the Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD) achieve in January 2026?
a) Launched India’s first gene-editing lab for humans
b) Created a national genomic biodiversity registry
c) Sequenced 10,000th Indian human genome
d) Patented synthetic genome replication - What is the name of India’s new polar research ship flagged off for expeditions to Antarctica and the Arctic in January 2026?
a) Bharat Polar Explorer
b) Indian Ice Quest
c) Vasundhara
d) Himadri II - In January 2026, what breakthrough did DRDO achieve in its quantum tech programme?
a) Successfully launched a quantum satellite
b) Conducted secure quantum communication between two defense bases
c) Developed India’s first quantum radar prototype
d) Installed quantum memory chips in fighter jets - At the 2026 Global Climate Adaptation Summit, India pledged support for a new global initiative. What is it called?
a) The Climate Resilience Fund
b) One World, One Adaptation
c) Global South Adaptation Pact
d) TerraShield Alliance
Answers:
- b) iKrishi Vision
- c) Sequenced 10,000th Indian human genome
- d) Himadri II
- b) Conducted secure quantum communication between two defense bases
- d) TerraShield Alliance
Puzzle
Code of the Clues
Question:
I am essential in computing, but I’m not a person.
My brain is binary, yet I mimic your logic.
I assist in surgery, translate your tongue,
Predict your shopping, and write you a song.
They say I may think, but do I really “feel”?
What am I?
a) Operating System
b) Artificial Intelligence
c) Algorithm
d) Neural Network
Solution
Answer: b) Artificial Intelligence
Explanation: The riddle hints at a non-human entity central to modern computing that assists in complex human-like tasks—like translation, surgery, and creative endeavors—mimicking human logic. While algorithms and neural networks are components, the correct overarching concept is Artificial Intelligence.
Challenge
“My Day with a Digital Twin”
Objective: Discover how digital replicas are transforming industries and daily life.
Challenge: Research what a digital twin is and find one real-world example of how it’s used in healthcare, aerospace, or smart cities. Imagine you had a digital twin of yourself—how could it help in your everyday routine?
Extra Challenge:
Create a simple visual representation (drawing or digital) of how your personal digital twin might assist you (e.g., managing health, learning, scheduling). Share your concept with friends or classmates and discuss the pros and cons of having such a twin. Would it empower you or make you too reliant?
