Weekly Current Affairs (Science & Technology) Quiz (23-29 September 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. After which Indian scientist the new species of marine tardigrade is named?
A. Vikram Sarabhai
B. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
C. C.V. Raman
D. Homi J. Bhabha

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  • Answer: B

2. What is the name of the world's largest flower genus that is facing extinction primarily due to habitat destruction?
A. Orchid
B. Anagallis
C. Rafflesia
D. Wild Rose

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  • Answer: C

3. Which organization has officially approved the indigenous Dhruvastra Missile?
A. Indian Army
B. Indian Defence Acquisition Council (DAC)
C. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
D. Indian Air Force

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  • Answer: B

4. Which country unveiled its cutting-edge main battle tank, the Merkava Mark 5, known as "Barak"?
A. Israel
B. United States
C. Russia
D. China

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  • Answer: A

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5. Which animal has been recognized as a ‘food animal’ by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recently?
A. Mithun
B. Gayal
C. Yak
D. Bison

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  • Answer: B

6. What did the NASA capsule carry to Earth that landed in the Utah desert?
A. Moon rock samples
B. Largest asteroid sample
C. Mars soil samples
D. Space station equipment

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  • Answer: B

7. Which state will be home to India's 54th Tiger Reserve in 2023?
A. Goa
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Uttar Pradesh

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  • Answer: B

8. What is the term used to describe a potential global threat that health experts warn could be deadlier than COVID-19 and claim over 50 million lives?
A. Disease X
B. Pandemic Y
C. Virus Z
D. Protozoa A

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  • Answer: A

9. Which Indian IT major has collaborated with Microsoft to bring AI capabilities to the forefront of business operations across various industries?
A. TCS
B. Wipro
C. Infosys
D. HCL Technologies

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  • Answer: C

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10. Which NASA rover set the record for the longest Martian navigation without human assistance?
A. Curiosity
B. Perseverance
C. Opportunity
D. Spirit

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  • Answer: B

11. Which company developed the Earthquake Alerts System for Android smartphone users in India?
A. Google
B. Airtel
C. Meta
D. Apple

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  • Answer: A

12. Which company is collaborating with Google to manufacture Chromebooks in India as part of the "Make in India" initiative?
A. Dell
B. HP
C. Lenovo
D. Asus

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  • Answer: B

13. What is the name of the submerged eighth continent that international scientists have created a refined map?
A. Lemuria
B. Zealandia
C. Atlantis
D. Pangea

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  • Answer: B

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Published date : 20 Oct 2023 05:51PM