Science & Technology: Weekly Current Affairs Quiz (January 8 to 14, 2024)

Below are the useful Current Affairs Quiz 2024 Practice Questions in Science & Technology, Environment for Competitive Exams like APPSC, TSPSC Groups and UPSC Civil Services, prepared by Sakshi Education.

1. Which country chartered the MV Vasiliy Golovnin for the 43rd Scientific Expedition to Antarctica?
A. Brazil
B. Russia
C. India
D. South Africa

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  • Answer: C

2. In which country the global headquarters of the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) is located?
A. USA
B. Australia
C. South Africa
D. United Kingdom

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  • Answer: D

3. Which technology company has initiated the 'AI Odyssey' program in India, to train 100,000 developers in the latest AI technologies?
A. Google
B. IBM
C. Microsoft
D. Infosys

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  • Answer: C

4. In which basin did ONGC commence the first oil production from the deep-water KG-DWN 98/2 Block?
A. Krishna Godavari River basin
B. Cauvery River basin
C. Yamuna River basin
D. Ganges River basin

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  • Answer: A

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5. Under which organization's initiative is the Peregrine-1 lunar lander mission being conducted?
A. ISRO
B. NASA
C. SpaceX
D. JAXA

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  • Answer: B

6. On which planet did the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism study high-frequency plasma waves in its upper atmosphere using data from NASA's MAVEN spacecraft?
A. Earth
B. Mars
C. Venus
D. Jupiter

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  • Answer: B

7. Which organization's scientists confirmed 2023 as the hottest year ever recorded?
A. European Union
B. United Nations
C. World Health Organization
D. NASA

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  • Answer: A

8. What is the name of the indigenous assault rifle launched by DRDO for the armed forces?
A. Ugram
B. Rakshak
C. Nirbhay
D. Shakti

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  • Answer: A

9. Which international organization introduced medicine codes for Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani systems as part of the ICD-11 Module 2?
A. UNESCO
B. WHO
C. UNICEF
D. CDC

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  • Answer: B

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10. Which Indian Institute has announced the establishment of a new campus in Kandy, Sri Lanka, as part of its global expansion?
A. IIT Delhi
B. IIT Madras
C. IIT Bombay
D. IIT Kanpur

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  • Answer: B

11. Which region, known for producing the world's costliest spice, saffron, is now facing a severe crisis due to the encroachment of cement factories?
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Punjab
C. Uttarakhand
D. Kashmir

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  • Answer: D

12. Which institution collaborated with Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) for joint research projects, academic activities, and addressing scientific issues?
A. PGIMER Chandigarh
B. AIIMS Delhi
C. JIPMER Puducherry
D. NIMHANS Bengaluru

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  • Answer: B

13. What is the name of the first indigenous medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) drone recently acquired by the Indian Navy?
A. SkyGuardian
B. Drishti 10 Starliner
C. Falcon Eye
D. Aero Hawk

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  • Answer: B

14. In which Indian state the Atpadi Conservation Reserve has been created as a haven for endangered canids and diverse wildlife?
A. Karnataka
B. Gujarat
C. Rajasthan
D. Maharashtra

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  • Answer: D

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15. Which countries' scientists joined India's 43rd Antarctic Expedition, signifying a notable advancement in international polar research collaboration?
A. Australia and Canada
B. Mauritius and Bangladesh
C. Norway and Sweden
D. Argentina and Chile

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  • Answer: B

16. Which country has launched the Einstein Probe, a lotus-shaped satellite, to study transient cosmic phenomena recently?
A. China
B. United States
C. Russia
D. India

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  • Answer: A

17. Which Indian state is known for the culinary tradition of 'Kai Chutney' made using red weaver ants and has recently received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
A. Odisha
B. Kerala
C. Gujarat
D. Assam

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  • Answer: A

18. What material is utilized to create a highly absorbent alternative to cotton, wood pulp, and chemical absorbents in sanitary napkins in an innovative method devised by scientists at Stanford University?
A. Bamboo fibres
B. Hemp leaves
C. Jute fibres
D. Sisal leaves

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  • Answer: D

19. What is the name of the missile that DRDO successfully tested, showcasing its capability to intercept high-speed unmanned aerial targets at very low altitudes?
A. AKASH-NG
B. BRAHMOS-II
C. TRISHUL
D. NAG

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  • Answer: A

20. With which institution has Hyundai Motor India Ltd partnered to establish a 'Hydrogen Innovation Valley' in Tamil Nadu?
A. IIM Bangalore
B. IIT Madras
C. IIT Delhi
D. IIT Kharagpur

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  • Answer: B

21. What institution developed the 'Work4Food' concept for food delivery agents?
A. IIT Delhi
B. IIT Guwahati
C. IIT Indore
D. IIT Hyderabad

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  • Answer: A

22. Which country scientists researched the impact of wind turbines on the activity of forest bats?
A. Germany
B. USA
C. Japan
D. China

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  • Answer: A

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Published date : 27 Jan 2024 03:03PM