Science & Technology Current Affairs MCQs
41. As per a recent study, which technology could lead to yearly surge of 85-134 Terawatt-hours (TWh) in global electricity consumption by 2027?
[A] Internet of Things
[B] Quantum Computing
[C] Artificial intelligence
[D] Augmented Reality
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Correct Answer: C [Artificial intelligence]
Notes:
According to a new study, the increasing popularity of ChatGPT could result in a yearly surge of 85-134 Terawatt-hours (TWh) in global electricity consumption by artificial intelligence (AI) by 2027.
This projected AI energy demand is said to be on par with the annual electricity consumption of nations like the Netherlands, Argentina, and Sweden.
42. NexCAR19, which was seen in the news, is associated with the treatment of which disease?
[A] Cancer
[B] COVID-19
[C] Tuberculosis
[D] HIV
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Correct Answer: A [Cancer]
Notes:
ImmunoACT, a company incubated at IIT Bombay and supported by Laurus Labs, has obtained approval from the Indian drug regulatory body -CDSCO, for its CAR-T cell therapy known as NexCAR19 (actalycabtagene autoleucel).
This approval allows for the treatment of specific types of blood cancers. NexCAR19 is the first humanized CD19-targeted Chimeric Antigen Receptor T cell (CAR-T) therapy developed in India to receive approval.
43. ‘Bright Transient Survey Bot’, which was seen in the news, is a AI bot used in which field?
[A] Meteorology
[B] Finance
[C] Space Science
[D] Sports
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Correct Answer: A [Meteorology]
Notes:
An artificial intelligence (AI) bot has successfully accomplished the entire process of identifying a supernova, from searching for it, detecting it, confirming its presence, classifying it, and announcing the findings, all without any human involvement.
This AI tool, known as the Bright Transient Survey Bot (BTSbot), was developed by an international team of scientists led by Northwestern University.
44. Which technology company introduced “About this image” fact-check tool?
[A] Google
[B] Amazon
[C] Apple
[D] Microsoft
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Correct Answer: A [Google]
Notes:
Google has introduced the “About this image” fact-check tool to English language users worldwide in its Search feature.
This tool is designed to assist users in locating reliable information about the images they encounter on the internet. It serves as a convenient means for individuals to verify the credibility and context of online images.
45. Cradle of Humankind, which was seen in the news, is a heritage site located in which country?
[A] China
[B] South Africa
[C] Greece
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: B [South Africa]
Notes:
In South Africa, paleontologists have made a finding, challenging the notion that humans created the world’s oldest known burial site.
The research has unveiled the presence of remains belonging to small-brained distant relatives of humans at this burial site. These Stone Age hominids, known for their tree-climbing abilities, were unearthed approximately 100 feet underground in a cave system within the Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO world heritage site near Johannesburg.
46. Hanle and Merak observatories are located in which Indian state/UT?
[A] Ladakh
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Sikkim
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Ladakh]
Notes:
The Hanle and Merak observatories in Ladakh, known for capturing images of the night sky, recently witnessed an unusual occurrence in India, with an intense red aurora.
Auroras are captivating displays of vibrant lights in the night sky, typically occurring when solar particles interact with the Earth’s magnetic field. Traditionally, this phenomenon is observed closer to the Earth’s poles.
47. Emmett Shear is the interim CEO of which major technology company?
[A] Amazon
[B] Apple
[C] Open AI
[D] Samsung
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Correct Answer: C [Open AI]
Notes:
Emmett Shear has assumed the role of interim CEO at OpenAI, the organization responsible for the development of the artificial intelligence-powered chatbot ChatGPT.
This appointment comes just two days after the company’s board terminated the position of OpenAI’s co-founder and CEO, Sam Altman.
48. James Webb Space Telescope detected a Cosmic Delivery System of which particles?
[A] Dust
[B] Pebble
[C] Snow
[D] Titanium
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Correct Answer: B [Pebble]
Notes:
In a recent study, the James Webb Space Telescope from NASA has detected a sophisticated cosmic supply chain involving ice-covered pebbles drifting inward from the outer Solar System.
This observation supports the longstanding theory that these pebbles are transporting water to planets in the process of formation closer to their respective stars.
49. Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE) is associated with which space agency?
[A] NASA
[B] ESA
[C] ISRO
[D] JAXA
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Correct Answer: A [NASA]
Notes:
NASA is gearing up to launch the Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE), a mission designed to investigate a crucial factor influencing space weather – Earth’s atmospheric conditions.
The focus of the study will be on Atmospheric Gravity Waves (AGWs), which is a specific type of vertical wave.
50. Ganymede, Callisto, and Europa are the moons of which planet?
[A] Mars
[B] Jupiter
[C] Saturn
[D] Venus
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Correct Answer: B [Jupiter]
Notes:
The Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) probe by the European Space Agency (ESA) is set to make history by utilizing a double gravity assist from both Earth and the Moon to propel itself toward Jupiter.
Launched earlier this year, the spacecraft is on a mission to study not only the gas giant Jupiter but also its three icy moons with the potential for oceans—Ganymede, Callisto, and Europa.
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