MCQs - 2026-05

The main aim of National Technology Day is to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Indian scientists and engineers and to encourage further innovation and technological development in the country.

National Technology Day is celebrated on May 11th to mark the anniversary of the Pokhran-II nuclear tests conducted in 1998, showcasing India's technological prowess.

Henry Dunant, a Swiss businessman, is credited with founding the Red Cross movement after witnessing the suffering of soldiers at the Battle of Solferino in 1859.

World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is celebrated every year on May 8th to commemorate the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, the founder of the Red Cross.

The theme for World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2026 is 'Our World. Our Humanity. Our Red Cross Red Crescent.' This theme emphasizes the global reach and humanitarian mission of the organization.

Himalayan manuscripts encompass a vast range of subjects, including religious texts (especially Buddhist), scientific treatises on medicine and astronomy, and cultural expressions like folklore and performing arts.

Digitizing these unique and often fragile manuscripts presents a combination of challenges, including material fragility, logistical difficulties in accessing them, and technical requirements for proper digitization.

Digital preservation serves multiple crucial purposes: enhancing accessibility, safeguarding against physical damage, and promoting research by providing digital copies.

Recent excavations at Rakhigarhi have emphasized its well-organized urban planning, characterized by a grid-like street layout and an advanced drainage system, comparable to other major IVC sites.

Rakhigarhi is located in the Hisar district of Haryana, India, and is one of the largest settlements of the Indus Valley Civilization.