Weekly Current Affairs (Science & Technology) Quiz (25 Nov - 01 Dec 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. What is the name of the world's largest iceberg that has recently begun an unusual journey?
A. A73b
B. Filchner-Ronne
C. Ronne-A
D. A23a

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  • Answer: D

2. What is the name of the MR vaccine released by Indian immunologists to protect children against measles and rubella?
A. RubixM
B. MeasloGuard
C. Immunella
D. Mabella

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  • Answer: D

3. Where was the 9th National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-IX) conducted by the Indian Coast Guard?
A. Vadinar, Gujarat
B. Mumbai, Maharashtra
C. Chennai, Tamil Nadu
D. Kochi, Kerala

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  • Answer: A

4. How many C-295 transport aircraft are set to be acquired collectively by the Indian Coast Guard and Navy for maritime surveillance?
A. 15
B. 9
C. 12
D. 18

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  • Answer: A

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5. In which district is India's largest tiger reserve set to be established, marking a significant stride in wildlife conservation efforts?
A. Jaipur, Rajasthan
B. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
C. Damoh, Madhya Pradesh
D. Bhubaneswar, Odisha

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  • Answer: C

6. What is Merriam-Webster's Word of the Year for 2023?
A. AI
B. Imitation
C. Deepfake
D. Authentic

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  • Answer: D

7. Which space-tech startup, based in Chennai, is preparing to flight test the world’s first 3D-printed engine named Agnibaan?
A. Rocket Labs
B. Agnikul
C. SkySpace Innovations
D. StarLaunch Dynamics

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  • Answer: B

8. Which drone manufacturer secured DGCA's second Type Certificate for medium drones, affirming compliance with relevant standards for airworthiness recently?
A. Garuda Aerospace
B. SkyTech Innovations
C. AeroDrone Systems
D. DroneX Dynamics

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  • Answer: A

9. Which country will jointly launch the Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite with India?
A. Russia
B. China
C. France
D. USA

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  • Answer: D

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10. What is Adani Power integrating at its Mundra Power Plant in Gujarat as part of its decarbonization efforts?
A. Blue Hydrogen
B. Solar Panels
C. Wind Energy
D. Green Ammonia

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  • Answer: D

11. Which two multinational corporations have been approved by the Indian government to deploy the automatic train collision avoidance system known as Kavach on the Indian Railways?
A. Medha Servo Drives and HBL Power Systems
B. Siemens AG and Kyosan Electric Manufacturing
C. Kernex Microsystems and Medha Servo Drives
D. HBL Power Systems and Siemens AG

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  • Answer: B

12. What does COP28 stand for in the context of climate change?
A. Climate Observations Program 28
B. Conference of the Parties 28
C. Conference on Paris 28
D. Convention for Ozone Protection 28

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  • Answer: B

13. In which country was the first human case of the H1N2 pig virus detected through routine national flu surveillance?
A. USA
B. Canada
C. UK
D. Australia

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  • Answer: C

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Published date : 05 Jan 2024 01:58PM