Which of the following are non-communicable diseases?

Cardiovascular diseases, pulmonary diseases and diabetes are non-communicable diseases. Tuberculosis and malaria are communicable diseases. Therefore, option (d) is correct.

What is Lymphatic Filariasis and is India aiming to eliminate it by 2030?

Lymphatic Filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis, is transmitted by Culex mosquitoes. India aims to eliminate LF by 2027, not 2030. Therefore, only statement 1 is correct and option (a) is correct.

How are binary neutron stars formed and what happens to them over time?

Binary neutron stars are formed at the end of a massive star’s life in a supernova explosion. They lose energy by emitting gravitational waves and eventually collide and merge. Therefore, both statements are correct and option (c) is correct.

Which virus is known as the 'bleeding eye' virus?

The Marburg virus is known as the 'bleeding eye' virus due to severe hemorrhagic symptoms associated with the disease. Therefore, option (a) is correct.

What are the key features of the H125 Light Utility Helicopter?

The H125 helicopter has landed on Mount Everest, is being produced in India under India-France cooperation, and provides an edge in high-altitude logistics. Therefore, all three statements are correct and option (d) is correct.

Daily UPSC Prelims MCQs - Science & Tech. - 25th February 2026

Jigyashu Mishra
Feb 24
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Updated: Mar 3

Test your UPSC CSE 2026 preparation with today’s Science & Technology (Every wednesday) Quiz — covering non-communicable diseases, Lymphatic Filariasis (LF), binary neutron stars, bleeding eye virus, H125 Light Utility Helicopter and more.

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