Weekly Current Affairs (Science & Technology) Quiz (29 July - 04 Aug 2023)
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1. Which country has launched the International Big Cat Alliance for conserving 7 big cats?
A. Oman
B. Austria
C. India
D. Fiji
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- Answer: C
2. In which country the Batagaika crater is located, which made headlines?
A. Japan
B. Indonesia
C. Russia
D. Iceland
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- Answer: C
3. Which company secured a grant from the Indian Defence Ministry to develop satellites for the Indian Air Force?
A. StarX
B. Pixxel
C. HAL
D. DRDO
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- Answer: A
4. Which universities Scientists have discovered 600 million-year-old water droplets in rocks from the Himalayas, providing new insights into Earth's history and the origin of complex life?
A. Stanford University and University of Tokyo
B. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University
C. Oxford University and Cambridge University
D. Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Japan’s Niigata University
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- Answer: D
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5. What is the name of the world's largest private communications satellite recently launched by SpaceX?
A. Jupiter 1
B. Jupiter 2
C. Jupiter 3
D. MarsSat
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- Answer: C
6. In which state India's first online gaming academy will be set up?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. Telangana
D. Karnataka
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- Answer: A
7. Which Indian state is setting up India's first Atal Incubation Centre in fisheries?
A. Maharashtra
B. Kerala
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Andhra Pradesh
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- Answer: B
8. What is the name of the new type of Urea launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Rajasthan?
A. Sulphur Urea
B. Neem Urea
C. Urea Gold
D. Nitrogen Urea
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- Answer: C
9. What is the current estimated tiger population in India and what is its annual growth rate?
A. 4,000 tigers with a growth rate of 5.2%
B. 3,500 tigers with a growth rate of 7.8%
C. 3,925 tigers with a growth rate of 6.1%
D. 4,200 tigers with a growth rate of 4.5%
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- Answer: C
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10. What is the significance of the Lunar Orbit Insertion (LOI) in Chandrayaan-3's mission?
A. It activates the spacecraft's liquid engine.
B. It marks the spacecraft's touchdown on the Moon.
C. It separates the lander module from the spacecraft.
D. It positions the spacecraft into a lunar orbit.
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- Answer: D
11. What is the purpose of Trans Lunar Injection (TLI) in space missions?
A. To activate the spacecraft's liquid engine.
B. To position the spacecraft into a lunar orbit.
C. To break free from Earth's gravitational force and head towards the Moon.
D. To separate the lander module from the spacecraft.
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- Answer: C
12. Which of the following minerals are now open for exploration by private entities as per the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023?
A. Uranium, Plutonium, and Thorium
B. Lithium, Beryllium, and Niobium
C. Iron ore, Coal, and Bauxite
D. Gold, Silver, and Copper
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- Answer: B
13. What is the name of the systemic insecticide and acaricide administered to the remaining cheetahs after the recent death at Kuno National Park?
A. Fluranex
B. Fluralaner
C. Flurasol
D. Flurawide
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- Answer: B
14. What is the main focus of the National Deep Tech Startup Policy (NDTSP) launched by the National Deep Tech Startup Policy Consortium?
A. Providing financial support to traditional startups
B. Fostering a conducive ecosystem for deep tech startups in India
C. Supporting startups in the healthcare sector
D. Encouraging startups to focus on social impact projects
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- Answer: B
15. What significant achievement has recently been recorded at the Assam State Zoo?
A. Breeding of snow leopards
B. Successful rehabilitation of injured tigers
C. Breeding of Himalayan Vulture in captivity
D. Establishment of a new panda exhibit
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- Answer: C
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