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Quiz on Latest Science and Technology-August 24, 2023

Quiz Questions:

  1. Who announced the felicitation of ISRO scientists for the Chandrayaan-3 mission?
  2. Who is the Chairman of ISRO?
  3. How many kilometres did Vikram travel during the Chandrayaan-3 mission?
  4. How many scientists from Bengaluru were involved in the Chandrayaan-3 mission?
  5. Who visited ISRO and felicitated the team on Wednesday evening?
  6. Who was the first Indian to be in space?
  7. Near which part of the Moon did Chandrayaan-3 land?
  8. Which position did India take in making a soft landing on the Moon with Chandrayaan-3?
  9. What was the outcome of the 2019 Chandrayaan-2 mission?
  10. How much was the budget for the Chandrayaan-3 mission?
  11. How much does the propulsion module of Chandrayaan-3 weigh?
  12. Who is the Former Commander of the International Space Station?
  13. Which tech mogul congratulated ISRO on the Chandrayaan-3 mission?
  14. How long was the suspenseful period before the lander touched down on the lunar soil?
  15. Which chairperson congratulated ISRO for the Chandrayaan-3 mission in a letter?
  16. Who is the current president that congratulated ISRO on the successful deployment of Pragyan-rover?

Answers:

  1. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
  2. S. Somnath
  3. 3,84,000 kilometres
  4. Nearly 500
  5. DyCM D.K. Shivakumar
  6. Rakesh Sharma
  7. South Pole
  8. Fourth
  9. It failed when Vikram crashed into the Moon.
  10. Rs 600 crore
  11. 2,148 kg
  12. Chris Hadfield
  13. Bill Gates
  14. 19 minutes
  15. Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi
  16. President Droupadi Murmu

Quiz on Latest Science and Technology-August 18, 2023

India’s Chandrayaan-3 probe and its mission


Question 1 :
When was Chandrayaan-3 launched?

A. Aug. 5

B. Aug. 17

C. July 14

D. Aug. 18

Answer: C

Explanation: Chandrayaan-3 was launched on July 14, as mentioned in the provided information.

Question 2 :
What significant event for Chandrayaan-3 took place on Aug. 5?

A. It was launched.

B. It entered lunar orbit.

C. It separated from its propulsion module.

D. ISRO shared photos on X.

Answer: B

Explanation: On Aug. 5, Chandrayaan-3 entered the lunar orbit.

Question 3 :
On what platform did ISRO share a 31-second video featuring images captured by Chandrayaan-3’s landing module?

A. Facebook

B. Instagram

C. X (formerly Twitter)

D. YouTube

Answer: C

Explanation: ISRO shared the 31-second video on X, which is formerly known as Twitter.

Question 4 :
Which of the following craters were identified in the photos taken by Chandrayaan-3?

A. Mozart and Beethoven

B. Fabry and Giordano Bruno

C. Plato and Aristarchus

D. Galileo and Copernicus

Answer: B

Explanation: The photos taken by Chandrayaan-3 identified the craters Fabry and Giordano Bruno.

Question 5 :
How many countries have successfully soft-landed a probe on the moon before the Chandrayaan-3 mission?

A. One

B. Two

C. Three

D. Four

Answer: C

Explanation: Before the Chandrayaan-3 mission, only the U.S., the former Soviet Union, and China have successfully soft-landed a probe on the moon.

Landing location and its significance


Question 1 :
When is Chandrayaan-3’s landing attempt scheduled?

A. Aug. 21

B. Aug. 5

C. Aug. 23 or Aug. 24

D. July 14

Answer: C

Explanation: Chandrayaan-3’s landing attempt is scheduled for Aug. 23 or Aug. 24.

Question 2 :
Which region of the moon is Chandrayaan-3 aiming to land near?

A. Lunar north pole

B. Equatorial region

C. Lunar south pole

D. Dark side of the moon

Answer: C

Explanation: Chandrayaan-3 is aiming to land near the lunar south pole.

Question 3 :
Which area on the moon is believed to be rich in water ice that could support human settlement?

A. Lunar equatorial region

B. Lunar north pole

C. Lunar dark side

D. Lunar south pole

Answer: D

Explanation: The lunar south pole is believed to be rich in water ice that could sustain human settlement.

Question 4 :
Which country’s probe might land near the lunar south pole before Chandrayaan-3?

A. U.S.

B. China

C. Russia

D. The former Soviet Union

Answer: C

Explanation: Russia’s Luna-25 probe is scheduled to land near the south pole in the coming days, potentially before Chandrayaan-3.

Question 5 :
No craft has ever set down near which region of the moon?

A. Lunar equatorial region

B. Lunar north pole

C. Lunar dark side

D. Lunar south pole

Answer: D

Explanation: No craft has ever set down near the lunar south pole.

Quiz on Latest Science and Technology-July 24

What logo has replaced Twitter’s blue bird on the web version of the platform?
Answer: ‘X’ logo

Who is the owner of Twitter?
Answer: Elon Musk

What does “X.com” now direct to?
Answer: “twitter.com”

What is the new feature reportedly being developed by Google Assistant to summarise webpages?
Answer: ‘Summarise’ option

According to research, what risk reduction is associated with eating more planet-friendly foods?
Answer: Reduce the risk of death by about a quarter

What is the main passenger satellite that ISRO will carry on July 30 using its PSLV rocket?
Answer: Singaporean DS-SAR satellite

Which Samsung service allows Galaxy smartphone users to access essential digital IDs?
Answer: ‘Samsung Wallet’

According to a systematic review, what is the risk of sexual transmission of HIV at viral loads of less than 1,000 copies of the virus per milliliter of blood?
Answer: Almost zero

What is the new darker camouflage wrap spotted on Tesla’s Cybertruck?
Answer: Darker and better at hiding the electric pickup truck’s design features

What feature is YouTube testing for mobile viewers to create Shorts?
Answer: Feature to create Shorts featuring comments posted on videos they’re watching

What is Microsoft testing in Windows 11 Enhanced Phishing Protection to protect users from potential security risks?
Answer: Preventing users from copying and pasting their Windows password into websites and documents

What important event will be happening on July 30 by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?
Answer: Launching seven Singaporean satellites using its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)

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