Weekly Current Affairs (Science & Technology) Quiz (11-17 November 2023)

Below are the useful current affairs quiz 2023 practice questions in Science & Technology, Environment for competitive exams like APPSC, TSPSC Groups and UPSC Civil Services, prepared by sakshi education.

1. To which part of the country the ban on the use of barium and other prohibited chemicals in firecrackers applies according to the clarification by the Supreme Court of India?
A. National Capital Region
B. Major cities
C. State Capital Region
D. Entire country

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  • Answer: D

2. For which virus the first vaccine was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?
A. Zika
B. Dengue
C. Ebola
D. Chikungunya

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  • Answer: D

3. Which two companies have been granted ISP licenses for satellite internet services in India?
A. Jio and OneWeb
B. Jio and Airtel
C. OneWeb and Airtel
D. BSNL and Jio

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  • Answer: A

4. Which country is currently on high alert due to unprecedented seismic activity and concerns of an imminent volcanic eruption in the Reykjanes peninsula?
A. Norway
B. Finland
C. Iceland
D. Sweden

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  • Answer: C

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5. Which international organization issued a stark warning about unprecedented levels of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere in 2022?
A. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
B. International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
C. World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
D. Greenpeace International

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  • Answer: C

6. Which organization has launched the “Hello Naariyal” Friends of Coconut Trees (FoCT) call centre facility recently?
A. Coconut Development Board (CDB)
B. Agriculture Promotion Board (APB)
C. Horticulture Enhancement Council (HEC)
D. Plantation Resource Authority (PRA)

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  • Answer: A

7. What is the name of the fourth vessel launched as part of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft Project by the Indian Navy?
A. Trident
B. Poseidon
C. Neptune
D. Amini

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  • Answer: D

Published date : 23 Dec 2023 03:23PM