Weekly Current Affairs (Science & Technology) Quiz (5-11 August 2023)
1. Which country is the source of the air-launched Spike Non-Line of Sight (NLOS) Anti-Tank Guided Missiles received by the Indian Air Force?
A. India
B. Russia
C. Israel
D. United States
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- Answer: C
2. To develop which of the following road map the collaboration between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) and the World Bank aimed?
A. Solar power generation in remote areas
B. Wind energy integration in the power grid
C. Hydrogen blending in natural gas
D. Carbon capture and storage technology
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- Answer: C
3. Which organization developed the Nag ATGM and the Helina (Dhruvastra) missile?
A. Indian Army
B. Bharat Dynamics Limited
C. Indian Air Force
D. Defence Research and Development Organisation
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- Answer: D
4. How long did it take Chandrayaan-3 to reach the lunar orbit after its journey began?
A. 13 days
B. 23 days
C. 33 days
D. 43 days
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- Answer: B
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5. What is the main theme of the 'Digital India RISC-V' Symposium being organized by IIT Madras and IIT-M Pravartak Technologies Foundation?
A. The future of Electronics in India through the RISC-V pathway
B. Skill Development in Electronics and IT
C. Digital Transformation in Indian Industry
D. Innovations in Entrepreneurship
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- Answer: A
6. Which reserve has been identified for potential rhino reintroduction under the National Rhino Conservation Scheme?
A. Patna Zoo
B. West Champaran Wildlife Sanctuary
C. Valmiki Tiger Reserve
D. Ganauli Reserve
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- Answer: C
7. What is the name of the novel COVID variant that is currently spreading in the UK?
A. EG 23
B. Eris Variant
C. COVID-23
D. Delta Plus
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- Answer: B
8. What is the popular name for Messier 57 a nebula which was recently photographed by James Webb Space Telescope?
A. Skull Nebula
B. Cosmic Jewel
C. Hand of God Nebula
D. Ring Nebula
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- Answer: D
9. With which organization did the Technology Development Board (TDB) sign an agreement for the development of an Integrated Plant for the Recovery of Precious Metals from waste?
A. Tata Consultancy Services
B. Gujarat Industries Federation
C. Alchemy Recyclers Private Limited
D. Indian Institute of Technology
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- Answer: C
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10. Which concept did Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduce in Coimbatore Smart City Mission implementing?
A. Wealth by Cleaning
B. Waste to wealth
C. Green Revolution
D. Clean India Initiative
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- Answer: B
11. What is the name of the domestically developed alternative to the Microsoft operating system that India's Ministry of Defence has opted for?
A. Kavach OS
B. CyberShield OS
C. Secure Guard OS
D. Maya OS
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- Answer: D
12. Which location on the moon is Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft targeting for exploration?
A. Moon's equator
B. Moon's north pole
C. Moon's south pole
D. Dark side of the moon
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- Answer: C
13. By how much did the global average temperature for July 2023 exceed the July average of 1991-2020?
A. 0.33°C
B. 0.72°C
C. 1.5°C
D. 0.25°C
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- Answer: B
14. What is Bhu-Vision, also known as KRISHI-RASTAA Soil Testing System?
A. An automated system for managing agricultural finances
B. An Internet of Things-based soil testing and agronomy advisory platform
C. A weather forecasting application for farmers
D. A mobile app for marketing agricultural products
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- Answer: B
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15. Which of the following state's Rajouri Chikri Wood Craft received the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag?
A. Karnataka
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Chhattisgarh
D. Jammu & Kashmir
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- Answer: D
16. What is the "Swathi Mountains" recently inducted into the Indian Army?
A. Missile
B. Tank
C. Radar
D. Helicopter
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- Answer: C
17. Which state has the highest elephant population in India?
A. Assam
B. Kerala
C. Karnataka
D. Tamil Nadu
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- Answer: C
18. Which country is set to make a historic return to the Moon with the launch of its lunar landing spacecraft, Luna-25, marking a significant step in its renewed lunar exploration efforts?
A. India
B. China
C. USA
D. Russia
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- Answer: D
19. Where has the Indian government approved the establishment of a new spaceport for carrying out launches of Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLV) developed by ISRO?
A. Kerala
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Karnataka
D. Tamil Nadu
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- Answer: D
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