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Exercise : Science - Latest Current Affairs
  • Science - Latest Current Affairs
1.
Which country will jointly launch the Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite with India?
Russia
China
France
US
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and the United States are set to launch the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite in the first quarter of the next year, marking a significant collaboration in the field of Earth observation.

2.
In which Indian state was a new mushroom species 'Candolleomyces albosquamosus' discovered?
Kerala
Karnataka
Maharashtra
Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A new species of mushroom, named Candolleomyces albosquamosus, was discovered in the Western Ghats on the JNTBGRI campus in Kerala, India. This discovery is significant because it highlights the region's remarkable biodiversity and encourages further exploration of fungal diversity in the area. Fungi play an important role in ecosystems, and understanding their diversity is essential for conservation efforts.

3.
Which of the following is the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) used to monitor?
Drought
Flood
Temperature
Wind speed
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) is a multi-scalar drought index that compares precipitation at a given time and location to the long-term precipitation record at the same location. The SPI can be used to track the onset, duration, and intensity of drought.

4.
Where is the Tropical Deep-sea Neutrino Telescope (Trident) proposed to be built?
United States
China
Japan
South Korea
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Tropical Deep-sea Neutrino Telescope (Trident) is a proposed neutrino observatory in the South China Sea. It will be the largest and most advanced neutrino telescope in the world when completed in 2030. The Trident is planned to be at a depth of 3,500 meters below the ocean's surface.

5.
Which institution recently revealed 'Antimatter's Response to Gravity'?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
European Center for Nuclear Research (CERN)
Max Planck Institute for Physics
Harvard University
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The European Center for Nuclear Research (CERN) recently revealed antimatter's response to gravity. Researchers at CERN experimented with antimatter, demonstrating that it responds to gravity by falling, consistent with the behaviour of ordinary matter, aligning with Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity.