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Quiz on Latest Science and Technology- June 28, 2024

One-Liner Questions

  1. How much has the Central government earmarked to set up centres of excellence at NIPER?
  2. How much has been approved for 2024-25 out of the Rs 700 crore?
  3. How many NIPERs are there currently, and in which states are they located?
  4. Which receptor have researchers at IISER, Kolkata identified for potential cancer treatments?
  5. What is the key function of the VEGFR family of receptors?
  6. How many new manufacturing workers will Hyundai Motor hire by 2026?
  7. How many rounds of negotiations were held to reach the Hyundai Motor agreement?
  8. What is the expected additional operating profit for the telecom industry from the latest mobile tariff hikes?
  9. Which telecom service providers are likely to benefit significantly from the tariff hike?
  10. How many cyberattacks per week has the Indian healthcare sector experienced on average in the last six months?
  11. What factors have increased the attack surface for the Indian healthcare sector?
  12. Which processor will power the CMF Phone 1 announced by Nothing?
  13. When is the CMF Phone 1 scheduled to launch?
  14. What did Gaurav Munjal say about Byju Raveendran’s leadership style?
  15. How much is the contract Corporate Infotech secured under the ‘GovDrive’ project worth?
  16. What will Corporate Infotech develop under the ‘GovDrive-Storage as a Service’ project?
  17. Which group of workers has the highest prevalence of latent tuberculosis, according to ICMR?
  18. What activities expose agate stone workers to silica dust?
  19. In which countries did Apple launch its VR headset Vision Pro?
  20. What does the New Telecom Act 2023 aim to strengthen and safeguard?
  21. Which acts are replaced by the New Telecom Act 2023?
  22. How many people could GCCs in India employ in the next two years, according to a report?
  23. How many GCCs are currently in India, and how many people do they employ?
  24. What has led to an 80% rise in conversations about humanoid robotics on social media platform X?
  25. What caution did the National Stock Exchange (NSE) issue to investors on Friday?

Answers

  1. The Central government has earmarked Rs 700 crore to set up centres of excellence at NIPER.
  2. A sum of Rs 243 crore has been approved for 2024-25.
  3. There are currently seven NIPERs located in Mohali (Punjab), Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Hajipur (Bihar), Hyderabad (Telangana), Kolkata (West Bengal), Guwahati (Assam), and Rae Bareli (Uttar Pradesh).
  4. Researchers at IISER, Kolkata, have identified a Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor (VEGFR).
  5. The VEGFR family of receptors is the key regulator of generating new blood vessels essential for functions like embryonic development, wound healing, tissue regeneration, and tumour formation.
  6. Hyundai Motor will hire 1,100 new manufacturing workers by 2026.
  7. The agreement was reached in the tenth round of negotiations.
  8. The latest mobile tariff hikes can result in additional operating profits of around Rs 20,000 crore for the telecom industry.
  9. Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio are likely to witness a significant ARPU benefit from the tariff hike.
  10. The Indian healthcare sector has experienced an average of 6,935 cyberattacks per week over the last six months.
  11. The rapid adoption of technologies such as EHRs, telemedicine, and IoT devices has increased the attack surface.
  12. The CMF Phone 1 will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 5G processor.
  13. The CMF Phone 1 is scheduled to launch on July 8.
  14. Gaurav Munjal said Byju Raveendran failed because he didn’t listen to anyone and put himself on a pedestal.
  15. The contract secured by Corporate Infotech under the ‘GovDrive’ project is worth Rs 240 crore.
  16. Corporate Infotech will develop secure applications and managed services under the ‘GovDrive-Storage as a Service’ project.
  17. Latent tuberculosis is highest among agate stone workers.
  18. Agate stone workers are exposed to silica dust through polishing, chipping, and drilling activities.
  19. Apple launched its VR headset Vision Pro in China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore.
  20. The New Telecom Act 2023 aims to strengthen protections for citizen privacy and safeguard telecom networks.
  21. The New Telecom Act 2023 replaces the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, and the Indian Wireless Telegraph Act of 1933.
  22. GCCs in India could employ 2 million people with a revenue of up to $80 billion in the next two years.
  23. India currently has more than 1,580 GCCs, employing 1.66 million people.
  24. An 80% rise in conversations about humanoid robotics on social media platform X was led by discussions on how technological advancements could transform various sectors.
  25. The NSE cautioned investors against individuals promising assured returns on investment in the stock market.

Quiz on Latest Science and Technology- April 17, 2024

Questions:

  1. What industries are driven by semiconductor chips according to a new report?
  2. Which company has GlobalData highlighted for powering AI capabilities with semiconductor chips?
  3. What collaboration was announced by CleanMax and Apple?
  4. How many megawatts of rooftop solar installations has CleanMax installed?
  5. What is the estimated CO2 emission reduction from these solar installations?
  6. What phrase did the terminated Microsoft employee use to express his job search status?
  7. In which country did a patient die while waiting for heart surgery?
  8. What is the total distance from Seoul to Gimhae where the incident occurred?
  9. Which hospital performed a pioneering surgery for Parkinson’s plus syndrome in India?
  10. Who is likely to meet with Indian space company representatives according to media reports?
  11. What increased risk do children born to HIV-positive mothers face?
  12. What revenue target has Samsung set for its AI-powered TV business in India?
  13. How many senior citizens is India expected to have by 2050?
  14. What specialized facilities are seeing increased demand in India?
  15. Which hospital successfully reattached a daily wage labourer’s hand?
  16. What is Daimler India launching in the battery electric market?
  17. When did the production of the first-gen eCanter begin?
  18. What did Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently lay the foundation for in India?
  19. What are the starting prices for Samsung’s new range of AI TVs?
  20. How can AI be used responsibly according to experts?
  21. What neuromorphic system has Intel built?
  22. Who has Sabre Corporation appointed as Executive Director for APAC?
  23. What is the performance capability of Samsung’s new LPDDR5X DRAM chip?
  24. What partnership did IIT Kanpur announce?
  25. What does gene therapy offer to people with haemophilia?
  26. What is observed on April 17 every year?
  27. What causes haemophilia?
  28. What risks do haemophilia patients face after injuries?
  29. How far is the elderly population expected to grow globally by 2050?
  30. Who is Elon Musk scheduled to meet during his visit to India?

Answers:

  1. Technology, automotive, telecom, healthcare, and power industries.
  2. GlobalData.
  3. Accelerating renewable energy adoption in India.
  4. 14.4 megawatts.
  5. Approximately 207,000 tonnes.
  6. “Open to anything.”
  7. South Korea.
  8. 303 kilometres.
  9. Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road.
  10. Elon Musk.
  11. High risk of immune abnormalities and death.
  12. Rs 10,000 crore.
  13. Up to 340 million.
  14. Senior living facilities.
  15. Sir Ganga Ram Hospital.
  16. Light-duty ‘eCanter’ trucks.
  17. 2017
  18. Three semiconductor projects.
  19. Rs 319,990 for Neo QLED 8K, Rs 139,990 for Neo QLED 4K, Rs 164,990 for OLED TVs.
  20. To promote global peace and prevent violent conflict.
  21. ‘Hala Point.’
  22. Rajiv Bhatia.
  23. Up to 10.7 gigabits-per-second.
  24. With Blockchain For Impact (BFI) under the BFI-Biome Virtual Network Programme.
  25. A potential cure.
  26. World Haemophilia Day.
  27. Missing or defective clotting protein factor VIII.
  28. Continued bleeding, risk of joint damage, and death.
  29. Approximately 17 percent of the world’s elderly population.
  30. Representatives of Indian space companies.

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Quiz on Latest Science and Technology- March 28, 2024

One-Liner Questions:

  1. What is the name of Accel’s accelerator program mentioned?
  2. How much funding does the cohort receive in Accel’s accelerator program?
  3. How many early-stage startups are part of Accel’s third cohort?
  4. What premium feature will X users with 2,500 verified subscriber followers get for free?
  5. What will users with over 5,000 verified subscriber followers on X receive for free?
  6. Who announced the premium features for X users?
  7. How much has ShareChat raised via convertible debentures?
  8. Which investors participated in ShareChat’s recent funding?
  9. How much funding has ShareChat raised to date?
  10. How many zero-day vulnerabilities did China exploit in 2023?
  11. What is the most common form of arthritis mentioned?
  12. What percentage of unicorns have “underdog founders” according to the Unicorn Founder DNA Report?
  13. How many students will receive Smart Vision glasses?
  14. What collaboration did NCSOFT Corporation announce?
  15. What significant increase does SK hynix expect in its sales?
  16. What acquisition did Blue Planet announce?
  17. How much is India’s data centre capacity expected to double by 2026?
  18. What was the year-over-year growth rate of 5G smartphone shipments in India in 2023?
  19. What Arabic word did Meta remove the ban on?
  20. How many babies were born in South Korea in January 2024?
  21. How many B2B sellers in India are using AI to exceed their targets?
  22. What AI chatbot will X make available to more paying subscribers?
  23. How much will LG Group invest in South Korea by 2028?
  24. What is the expected sunrise sector within the nuclear power industry?
  25. What caused the drop in Global Extended Reality headset shipments in 2023?
  26. Which two organizations joined hands to curb misleading advertisements?
  27. How many videos did YouTube remove in India in the fourth quarter of 2023?
  28. What did the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India release recommendations for?
  29. Which industry witnessed the most ransomware extortion in India in 2023?
  30. How much funding did Aeria secure in its pre-seed round?

Answers:

  1. Atoms.
  2. Up to $500,000.
  3. Eight.
  4. Premium features.
  5. Premium+ for free.
  6. Elon Musk.
  7. $48.8 million.
  8. Temasek and Lightspeed.
  9. Over $1 billion.
  10. 12
  11. Osteoarthritis (OA).
  12. 70 percent.
  13. Nearly 30.
  14. With Google Cloud.
  15. A significant increase in HBM chip sales.
  16. Vac-Tech Engineering.
  17. From 0.9 GW to 2 GW.
  18. 67 percent.
  19. ‘shaheed’.
  20. 21,442.
  21. More than seven in 10 (73 percent).
  22. Grok.
  23. 100 trillion won ($74.4 billion).
  24. Small modular reactors (SMR).
  25. Lack of compelling new XR headsets.
  26. The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) and the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI).
  27. Over 2.25 million.
  28. Machine-to-machine (M2M) embedded SIM (eSIM).
  29. Manufacturing industry.
  30. $1.8 million.

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Additional One-Liner Questions:

  1. What type of technology does the Bengaluru-based startup’s device assist visually impaired persons with?
  2. How many zero-day vulnerabilities were exploited worldwide in 2023?
  3. What is the capex requirement for India’s data centre capacity expansion over the next three years?
  4. What percentage of unicorn founders have degrees from the top 10 global universities?
  5. What future technologies is LG Group focusing on with its investment?
  6. What is the expected commissioning year for the world’s first land-based small modular reactor?
  7. Who is organizing the ATOMEXPO 2024 nuclear conference-cum-exhibition?
  8. What percentage of the XR headset market did Meta capture in 2023?
  9. What is the focus of the memorandum of cooperation signed between South Korea and Japan?
  10. What percentage of videos removed by YouTube globally were flagged first by machines in Q4 2023?
  11. What sectors does the TRAI’s recommendations on eSIM aim to benefit with the rollout of 5G?
  12. How much did Myntra’s Monthly Active Users (MAUs) increase by the end of 2023?
  13. What is the nature of the disease targeted by IIT Guwahati’s recombinant vaccine?
  14. What percentage of global data is generated by India, according to the report?
  15. What sector does the acquired company Vac-Tech Engineering specialize in?

Additional Answers:

  1. Reading, object recognition, face recognition, and walking assistance.
  2. 97 zero-day vulnerabilities.
  3. Rs 50,000 crore.
  4. 53 percent.
  5. Artificial intelligence, bio and clean tech, battery technology, auto parts, and next-generation displays.
  6. 2028
  7. Rosatom.
  8. 59 percent.
  9. Development and operation of regional satellite navigation systems.
  10. 96 percent.
  11. Agriculture, transportation, healthcare, and industrial automation.
  12. 33 percent.
  13. Swine fever virus in pigs and wild boars.
  14. 20 percent.
  15. Hazardous waste management and transportation.

Quiz on Latest Science and Technology-March 1, 2024

One-liner Questions: Quiz on Latest Science and Technology

  1. What did One 97 Communications Ltd and Paytm Payments Bank Limited announce regarding their inter-company agreements?
  2. What reason did Fisker cite for laying off at least 15% of its workforce?
  3. How many people worldwide are living with obesity, according to a study released by the Lancet?
  4. What commonality exists between the companies approved by the Union Cabinet for setting up semiconductor units?
  5. What was the reaction on the “X” platform to Apple’s decision to discontinue its electric vehicle project?
  6. What new API has Microsoft introduced for game developers?
  7. What eco-friendly material did scientists at IASST develop for wound dressing?
  8. How can electric vehicles help India, according to experts?
  9. What is the investment outlay for the semiconductor unit approved for CG Power and Industrial Solutions Ltd?
  10. Where will the semiconductor production remain, according to Moody’s Analytics?
  11. What is the aim of the early-stage incubation programme launched by T9L and IndiaTech?
  12. How many direct and indirect jobs are expected from the establishment of three semiconductor fabrication units in India?
  13. What medical condition was treated for the first time in India, according to doctors at C.K. Birla Hospital?
  14. What did Bill Gates say about Indian innovations?
  15. How much investment has India received in the semiconductor sector, according to the Centre?
  16. What is the economic outlook of Indian mid-market businesses for the next 12 months?
  17. How can nuclear power impact India’s development and net-zero goals, according to Anil Kakodkar?
  18. What new product range has HP introduced for SMBs in India?
  19. What tariff goal does Sunil Bharti Mittal have for Airtel?
  20. How many customer complaints did Paytm Payments Bank Ltd. receive in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023?
  21. What sectors did the South Korean President and Mark Zuckerberg discuss expanding cooperation in?
  22. What award was ONDC given at the 14th India Digital Awards?
  23. What cognitive impacts does Covid-19 have on infected individuals, according to a study by Imperial College London?
  24. What role does the protein Alpha-synuclein play in Parkinson’s disease progression?
  25. How did the former head of Intel, Avtar Saini, die?
  26. How many credentials from AI and gaming websites were compromised over the past three years?
  27. What risk is associated with the regular consumption of ultra-processed foods?
  28. What new facility has Samsung Semiconductor India Research opened in Bengaluru?
  29. Who has been named the new CEO of Snowflake?

Answers: Quiz on Latest Science and Technology

  1. They announced the discontinuation of various inter-company agreements.
  2. Fisker cited insufficient resources to satisfy its requirements over the next 12 months.
  3. More than one billion people.
  4. They are headed by brothers – N. Chandrasekaran and N. Srinivasan.
  5. Influencers expressed mixed sentiments.
  6. Microsoft introduced the DirectSR API.
  7. A wound dressing material using banana fibers.
  8. They can help India reach its net zero target and develop new businesses.
  9. Rs 7,600 crore.
  10. Electronics production will continue in Asia.
  11. To onboard 25 startups in its first cohort.
  12. Direct employment of 20,000 and nearly 60,000 indirect jobs.
  13. An extremely rare case of half uterus, known as adenomyosis in a non-communicating rudimentary horn.
  14. They are key to solving problems in health, agriculture, gender, and climate.
  15. Over Rs 2.5 lakh crore.
  16. 80% maintain a positive economic outlook.
  17. It can be a ‘game-changer’ in achieving development and net-zero goals.
  18. The ‘OfficeJet Pro’ printer series.
  19. To go to Rs 300 ARPU from Rs 200.
  20. 66,751 complaints.
  21. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Extended Reality (XR).
  22. “Start-up of the Year.”
  23. Deficits in cognitive and memory abilities.
  24. A key role in regular brain function and Parkinson’s disease progression.
  25. He was knocked down by a speeding cab while cycling.
  26. More than 36 million credentials.
  27. Increased risk of 32 diseases including cancer, heart and lung conditions.
  28. A second office in Bengaluru with a capacity to accommodate close to 1,600 professionals.
  29. Sridhar Ramaswamy.
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Additional One-liner Questions: Quiz on Latest Science and Technology

  1. What potential transaction is Fisker negotiating with a large automaker?
  2. How much has obesity among adults increased worldwide in the last three decades?
  3. What is the projected investment for the semiconductor fab set up by Tata Electronics Private Ltd in Gujarat?
  4. What groundbreaking medical achievement was announced by doctors at C.K. Birla Hospital?
  5. How much does the Union Cabinet plan to invest in Tata Semiconductor Assembly Test’s unit in Assam?
  6. What does the increase in discussions about “Apple” among influencers on the “X” platform signify?
  7. What is the primary benefit of Microsoft’s new Windows API, DirectSR, for game developers?
  8. How did the team at IASST utilize banana pseudostems for healthcare?
  9. What synergy did experts highlight as crucial for the EV sector’s innovation and sustainability on National Science Day?
  10. Who are the partners in the semiconductor unit project approved for CG Power and Industrial Solutions Ltd in Gujarat?
  11. According to Moody’s Analytics, where does the advanced chip production take place globally?
  12. What is the goal of the early-stage incubation programme ‘QUBE’?
  13. What unique medical condition’s treatment did Indian doctors report as a first-ever in the country?
  14. What sectors did Bill Gates emphasize Indian innovations are key in solving problems?
  15. What are the sentiments of Indian mid-market businesses regarding their economic outlook?
  16. What role does nuclear power play in India’s aspirations for development and achieving ‘Net-Zero’, according to Anil Kakodkar?
  17. What are the features of HP’s new ‘OfficeJet Pro’ printer series for SMBs in India?
  18. What customer feedback has Paytm Payments Bank Ltd. shown a commitment to addressing?
  19. What industries did the South Korean President and Meta Platforms CEO discuss for potential expansion?
  20. For what contribution was ONDC recognized at the 14th India Digital Awards?
  21. What long-term cognitive effects has Covid-19 been found to have on infected individuals?

Additional Answers: Quiz on Latest Science and Technology

  1. A potential transaction that could include an investment in Fisker, joint development of electric vehicle platforms, and North America manufacturing.
  2. More than doubled.
  3. Rs 91,000 crore.
  4. Successfully treated an extremely rare case of half uterus, known as adenomyosis in a non-communicating rudimentary horn.
  5. An investment of around Rs 27,000 crore.
  6. Mixed sentiments on Apple’s EV project cancellation.
  7. To seamlessly integrate AI-enabled super-resolution upscaling features.
  8. By creating an eco-friendly and low-cost wound dressing material.
  9. The need for synergy between the industry and academia.
  10. Renesas Electronics Corporation, Japan, and Stars Microelectronics, Thailand.
  11. Taiwan and South Korea.
  12. To provide critical support to startups during their most vulnerable stages.
  13. Adenomyosis in a non-communicating rudimentary horn.
  14. Health, agriculture, gender, and climate.
  15. 80% maintain a positive economic outlook for the next 12 months.
  16. A ‘game-changer’ for meeting development targets and enabling timely Net-Zero.
  17. Tailored to meet the printing needs of SMBs, including various models with specific features.
  18. Swift resolution of customer complaints.
  19. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Extended Reality (XR).
  20. Developing a one-of-its-kind Open Network for digital commerce in India.
  21. Deficits in cognitive and memory abilities that last a year or more after infection.

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Quiz on Latest Science and Technology- February 12, 2024

One Liner Questions: Quiz on Latest Science and Technology

  1. Where is the need to expand oncology services emphasized according to health experts?
  2. What significant announcement did Elon Musk make regarding Mars?
  3. What are some atypical heart attack symptoms in women?
  4. Who published an essay on NASA’s EarthData website, and what is it about?
  5. What is the expected growth rate of digital technology spending by Indian organizations in 2024?
  6. Which organization recognized HireMee as an assessment agency for emerging technologies?
  7. What will NASA’s Expedition 71 astronauts study aboard the ISS?
  8. Which South Korean startup developed an AI chatbot featured on Google Play?
  9. How many subscriptions has Google One service reached, and what new plan was announced?
  10. What does new research show about 3D ice printing?
  11. How can India and the US enhance their civil nuclear agreement?
  12. What makes diagnosing ovarian cancer in its early stages challenging?
  13. How many employees did Blissclub lay off?
  14. What does a new blood test for schizophrenia predict?
  15. How many employees is Cisco reportedly planning to lay off?
  16. Which Ola Electric scooter received certification under the government’s PLI scheme?
  17. What trend is contributing to a record number of bankruptcy filings among marriage agencies in Japan?
  18. How is Google supporting the European parliamentary elections?
  19. At what age can smokers expect to live almost as long as non-smokers if they quit?
  20. What target has India set for electronics production and exports in the coming years?
  21. How has coronavirus affected sexual activity in women according to a study?
  22. How many mobile numbers involved in cyber-crime or financial frauds have been blocked by the government?

One Liner Answers: Quiz on Latest Science and Technology

  1. The expansion of oncology services is emphasized in India’s tier-II cities.
  2. Elon Musk announced plans to shift one million people to Mars.
  3. Atypical heart attack symptoms in women include sweating, nausea, dizziness, and unusual fatigue.
  4. Indian-American scientist Rahul Ramachandran published an essay on tackling Earth Science’s scaling problem.
  5. Digital technology spending by Indian organizations is likely to grow at two times the economy’s rate in 2024.
  6. The National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) recognized HireMee.
  7. They will study neurological “organoids”, plant growth, and shifts in body fluids.
  8. Thingsflow developed Hellobot, a first-generation AI chatbot.
  9. Google One service reached 100 million subscriptions, and a new AI Premium Plan was announced.
  10. It shows the possibility of creating structures resembling blood vessels in the body.
  11. By using American HALEU fuel in Indian small pressurized heavy water reactors (PHWR) for global markets.
  12. It has vague symptoms like constipation, bloating, and back pain, with no routine screens available.
  13. Blissclub laid off nearly 21 employees, possibly up to 30.
  14. The blood test predicts future risks for schizophrenia and matches patients to effective treatments.
  15. Cisco is reportedly planning to lay off “thousands” of employees.
  16. Ola Electric’s S1 Pro (Gen-2) electric scooter received the certification.
  17. The rise in the use of dating apps over marriage consultation agencies.
  18. By surfacing high-quality information to voters and equipping campaigns with security tools.
  19. Those who quit smoking before the age of 40.
  20. To reach $300 billion in electronics production, including $100 billion in exports.
  21. Women who have suffered from coronavirus are found to be less interested in sexual activity.
  22. The government has blocked about 1.4 lakh mobile numbers.

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Quiz on Latest Science and Technology- January 25, 2024

One-Liner Questions: Quiz on Latest Science and Technology

  1. What percentage of its workforce did Aurora Innovation lay off at the start of this year?
  2. How many employees did Aurora have as of the end of 2023?
  3. What was the total capital inflow into Indian startups in 2023?
  4. Which Indian startup’s IPO has been particularly influential in the tech sector?
  5. How many positions will be affected by SAP’s company-wide restructuring in 2024?
  6. What percentage of SAP’s workforce will the restructuring affect?
  7. When did Microsoft reach a $3 trillion market cap?
  8. Which other company reached the $3 trillion market cap before Microsoft?
  9. What was Tesla’s net income and revenue in the fourth quarter of 2023?
  10. How many EVs did Tesla deliver in 2023?
  11. What theme will India’s Republic Day tableau highlight this year regarding AI?
  12. What novel blood test have Swedish neuroscientists developed for Alzheimer’s disease?
  13. How big was the database in the ‘Mother of All Breaches’ cybersecurity incident?
  14. What does the largest study in The Lancet Public Health reveal about education and life expectancy?
  15. What is the main source of air pollution in most Indian cities?
  16. What new feature is WhatsApp developing to comply with EU regulations?
  17. What is the nature of Nokia’s agreement with OPPO regarding 5G patents?
  18. What new tools has Microsoft announced for Teams meetings?
  19. How much of Paytm’s parent company’s stake did SoftBank sell recently?

Answers: Quiz on Latest Science and Technology

  1. Aurora Innovation laid off three percent of its workforce.
  2. Aurora had about 1,800 employees at the end of 2023.
  3. Indian startups saw $8.4 billion of capital inflow in 2023.
  4. Freshworks’ IPO has been particularly influential.
  5. SAP’s restructuring will affect approximately 8,000 positions.
  6. The restructuring will affect over 7 percent of SAP’s workforce.
  7. Microsoft reached a $3 trillion market cap in late January 2024.
  8. Apple hit the $3 trillion market cap around two years before Microsoft.
  9. Tesla reported $7.9 billion in net income and $25.2 billion in revenue in Q4 2023.
  10. Tesla delivered 1.8 million EVs in 2023.
  11. India’s Republic Day tableau will highlight AI in healthcare, logistics, and education.
  12. Swedish neuroscientists developed a blood test that can spot Alzheimer’s risk 15 years early.
  13. The ‘Mother of All Breaches’ involved a database of over 26 billion leaked data records.
  14. The study in The Lancet Public Health shows that education can lower the risk of death.
  15. Air pollution in most Indian cities mainly comes from rural areas.
  16. WhatsApp is working on a ‘Third-party Chats’ feature for EU regulation compliance.
  17. Nokia and OPPO signed a 5G patent cross-license agreement with royalty payments.
  18. Microsoft announced new audio and video control tools for Teams meetings.
  19. SoftBank sold an additional 2 percent stake in Paytm’s parent company, One97 Communications.

Quiz on Latest Science and Technology- December 22, 2023

One-Liner Questions: Quiz on Latest Science and Technology

  1. Who announced the plan to land an international astronaut on the Moon by the end of the decade?
  2. In which countries has Worldcoin stopped offering its Orb-verification service?
  3. What are the key features of Lava’s new Storm 5G smartphone?
  4. How does high blood sugar in diabetics affect lung disease risk?
  5. What were the main outcomes of Byju’s recent Annual General Meeting?
  6. How many 5G smartphones has realme launched so far?
  7. What decision did the US International Trade Commission make regarding Apple’s Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2?
  8. How is Paytm using artificial intelligence in its services?
  9. What is the current Covid-19 situation in India according to health experts?
  10. How much could Apple lose in sales due to stopping Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 in the US?
  11. What is the market value of the global AI industry as of this year?
  12. How many employees were laid off by ShareChat?
  13. What new feature is Microsoft adding to its AI-powered chatbot Copilot?
  14. What problem does the use of AI in healthcare pose, according to a study?
  15. Which charging standard will Volkswagen Group adopt for its future vehicles?
  16. How does indoor air quality impact creativity levels?
  17. What is the expected shipment of generative AI-driven smartphones next year?

Answers: Quiz on Latest Science and Technology

  1. Vice President Kamala Harris announced the plan during a National Space Council meeting.
  2. Worldcoin stopped its service in India, Brazil, and France.
  3. Lava’s Storm 5G has a 6.78-inch display, 8GB of RAM, and comes in Gale Green and Thunder Black.
  4. High blood sugar disrupts lung cell function, increasing severe lung disease risk in diabetics.
  5. Byju’s AGM approved the audited financials for 2022 and reappointed MSKA & ASSOCIATES as auditors.
  6. Realme has launched 33 smartphones with 5G capabilities.
  7. The US ITC denied Apple’s request to delay an import and sales ban on these watches.
  8. Paytm is using AI for payments and financial services, including wealth management.
  9. Experts say the Covid-19 situation in India is mild despite rising cases.
  10. Apple could lose $300-400 million in holiday-season sales.
  11. The global AI industry is valued at $240 billion.
  12. ShareChat laid off 200 employees, about 15% of its workforce.
  13. Microsoft is integrating Suno’s AI-based music creation into Copilot for personalized songs.
  14. AI models in healthcare can worsen decisions for certain demographics due to biased data.
  15. Volkswagen Group will adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) starting in 2025.
  16. Good indoor air quality boosts creativity levels.
  17. Over 100 million units of generative AI-driven smartphones are expected to be shipped next year.

Quiz on Latest Science and Technology- November 29, 2023

Questions:

  1. What has YouTube introduced to entice users to its Premium service?
  2. On which platforms can the new YouTube mini-games be played?
  3. Who invited Elon Musk to Gaza?
  4. What is the purpose of the AI model developed for extremely premature babies?
  5. Why has Meta temporarily stopped shipments of its Elite Strap with Battery for Quest 3?
  6. What new therapy may help treat ventricular tachycardia?
  7. What will “English tutor robots” be used for in Seoul schools?
  8. How much did Swiggy’s core food-delivery business grow in the first half of FY24?
  9. What health risk increases for women with over six hours of sedentary leisure time?
  10. What did a large study find about the internet and mental health levels?
  11. What stake is Alipay selling in Zomato?
  12. Which partnership is Apple reportedly ending?
  13. What is Google Registry’s new domain extension?
  14. What did Crayon Software Experts India announce in collaboration with AWS?
  15. Which aerospace research company was hit by LockBit ransomware?
  16. What is AWS CEO Adam Selipsky’s involvement with generative AI?
  17. What did Bharat Biotech and Sydney ID announce?
  18. How is the US ready to assist India according to NASA chief Bill Nelson?

Answers:

  1. YouTube introduced a collection of mini-games called “Playables”.
  2. The YouTube mini-games can be played on Android, iOS, and desktop.
  3. Elon Musk was invited to Gaza by a senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan.
  4. The AI model is developed to predict long-term outcomes in extremely premature babies.
  5. Meta stopped shipments due to a charging fault in the battery.
  6. Radiation therapy may help treat ventricular tachycardia.
  7. “English tutor robots” will be used for one-on-one English conversations in Seoul schools.
  8. Swiggy’s core food-delivery business grew 17%.
  9. The risk of uterine fibroids increases for women.
  10. The study found no significant link between internet use and psychological well-being.
  11. Alipay is selling a 3.44% stake in Zomato.
  12. Apple is reportedly ending its partnership with Goldman Sachs.
  13. Google Registry introduced the “.meme” domain extension.
  14. Crayon announced the launch of an ISV incubation center in collaboration with AWS.
  15. The National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) in India was hit by LockBit ransomware.
  16. Adam Selipsky is discussing issues around generative AI and creating guardrails.
  17. Bharat Biotech and Sydney ID announced a MoU for vaccine research initiatives.
  18. The US, through NASA chief Bill Nelson, is ready to help India build its own space station.

Quiz on Latest Science and Technology- November 12, 2023

One-liner Questions:

  1. What percentage of CIOs in Asia/Pacific Japan are expected to use organisational changes to adopt AI by 2028?
  2. What is the primary focus of the IDC regarding AI in the digital business landscape?
  3. By what percentage did the US smartphone market shrink in Q3 year-on-year?
  4. What caused the sequential growth in smartphone shipments in the US?
  5. How much did Apple’s shipments decline in the recent report?
  6. How much money was stolen from cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex?
  7. What was the response of Poloniex investor Justin Sun to the hacking incident?
  8. Why did the ISS adjust its orbit recently?
  9. What are the key features of the new Apple Pencil?
  10. What benefit does Vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy provide for children?
  11. How many new genetic variants linked to prostate cancer were identified recently?
  12. How many employees have been laid off in the global technology and startup sector this year?
  13. What is the market share of Samsung in Southeast Asia’s smartphone market as of Q3?
  14. What unique ability was found in children’s antibodies against Covid-19?

Answers:

  1. 80 per cent.
  2. The focus is on the widening application of AI and the challenges for its effective implementation.
  3. 5 per cent.
  4. It was driven by Apple’s latest iPhone release and carrier promotions targeting premium device upgrades.
  5. Apple’s shipments declined by 8 per cent.
  6. $114 million.
  7. Justin Sun stated that the company was investigating the hack incident.
  8. To dodge orbital debris and create ballistic conditions for the arrival of the Progress MS-25 cargo spacecraft.
  9. Pixel-perfect accuracy, low latency, tilt sensitivity, a matte finish, a flat side for magnetic attachment, and USB-C charging.
  10. It helps reduce rates of asthma and wheezing.
  11. 187 new genetic variants.
  12. Nearly 248,974 employees.
  13. 21 per cent.
  14. Children’s antibodies can effectively fight Covid-19 infection and could be a source of antibody therapies.

Quiz on Latest Science and Technology- November 1, 2023

One-Liner Questions:

  1. What recent study was published in Lancet South East Asia about antibiotic resistance in children?
  2. What did the University of Sydney-led study reveal about the effectiveness of WHO-recommended antibiotics?
  3. Is there an increased risk of miscarriage due to Covid-19 vaccination, according to new studies?
  4. What technical glitch did Zerodha users experience?
  5. What significant deal was announced by Tata-Wistron?
  6. What is the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease in regions with median levels of air pollution?
  7. What issue did actor R. Madhavan discuss on Twitter?
  8. What is the current valuation of X Corp?
  9. Why is Google paying for “preload exclusivity”?
  10. What misconception about chemotherapy was revealed in a new study?
  11. What are the predictions regarding cardiovascular-related deaths due to extreme heat?
  12. How many citizens’ details are compromised in the ICMR data breach?
  13. What hormonal evidence has been found regarding female wild chimpanzees?
  14. What increase was witnessed in women applicants in India ahead of the festive season?
  15. What syndrome is emerging among babies born to mothers who used fentanyl?
  16. What is Narayana Murthy’s controversial advice about working hours?
  17. How much worth of Apple products were stolen from an Apple Store in California?

Answers:

  1. A study published in Lancet South East Asia revealed that high rates of antibiotic resistance have rendered the drugs used to treat common infections in children and babies ineffective.
  2. The study led by the University of Sydney found that many antibiotics recommended by the World Health Organization had less than 50% effectiveness in treating childhood infections such as pneumonia, sepsis, and meningitis.
  3. New studies show that there is no increased risk of early or late miscarriage as a result of male or female partners getting a Covid-19 vaccine prior to conceiving.
  4. Zerodha users experienced technical glitches related to order placement, orders not being executed, and other issues on the trading platform Kite.
  5. Tata-Wistron announced a $125 million deal, making Tatas the first Indian company to manufacture Apple iPhones in India.
  6. People living in regions with median levels of air pollution have a 56% greater risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.
  7. Actor R. Madhavan took to Twitter to voice concerns about the general perception of insurance being a cumbersome and unapproachable product.
  8. The current valuation of X Corp has dropped to $19 billion, less than half of its purchase price of $44 billion.
  9. Google is paying for “preload exclusivity” to remain the default search engine on several platforms, according to CEO Sundar Pichai.
  10. A new study revealed that researchers and doctors have long misunderstood how some of the most common cancer drugs actually ward off tumors.
  11. A study modeled in the US predicts that cardiovascular-related deaths due to extreme heat are expected to increase between 2036 and 2065.
  12. Details of over 81.5 crore citizens with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) have been compromised and are on sale on the dark web.
  13. Researchers have gathered hormonal evidence that female wild chimpanzees experience menopause and post-reproductive survival.
  14. India witnessed a 61% year-on-year increase in women applicants during the July-September period compared to the previous year.
  15. A novel syndrome characterized by facial and musculoskeletal abnormalities is emerging among babies born to mothers who used fentanyl.
  16. Infosys founder Narayana Murthy advised youngsters in India to work 70 hours a week, sparking a heated debate on social media.
  17. Thieves stole about $100,000 worth of Apple products from an Apple Store located on Burlingame Avenue, California.

Quiz on Latest Science and Technology-October 4, 2023

2023 Nobel Prize in Physics-Important One Liners

  1. Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz, and Anne L’Huillier won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physics.
  2. Their achievement: creating ultra-short pulses of light to snapshot changes within atoms.
  3. This discovery might improve disease detection.
  4. The research provides tools to explore electron movement inside atoms and molecules.
  5. Electrons change in mere tenths of an attosecond.
  6. An attosecond is so short, it compares to the seconds since the universe’s birth.
  7. Attosecond pulses have revolutionized our understanding of electron world.
  8. Electronics can benefit from understanding electron behavior in materials.
  9. The technique could lead to new in-vitro diagnostic methods for diseases.
  10. Krausz likens attosecond physics to a fast-shutter camera capturing microcosm moments.
  11. The research captures the fastest movements outside atomic nuclei.
  12. L’Huillier became the fifth woman to win a Nobel physics prize.
  13. L’Huillier and Agostini are both originally from France.
  14. French President Emmanuel Macron congratulated the winners.
  15. L’Huillier’s early work involved the interaction of laser light with gaseous atoms.
  16. Agostini and Krausz created even shorter light pulses.
  17. Their research showed attosecond pulses can be observed, measured, and used in experiments.
  18. Physics is the second Nobel awarded this week after the medicine prize.
  19. The medicine prize celebrated mRNA discoveries for COVID-19 vaccines.
  20. Nobel prizes, established by Alfred Nobel, have been awarded since 1901.
  21. Physics Nobel laureates have included names like Albert Einstein.
  22. Nobel prize announcements occur on consecutive weekdays in early October.
  23. The physics prize precedes announcements for chemistry, literature, peace, and economics.

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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