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What is ‘Sagittarius A*’, recently seen in news?

Asteroid

Black hole

AI model

Invasive weed

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Which USB connector is most commonly used for modern Android smartphones?

USB Micro D

USB Type-C

USB Mini C

USB Type-A

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What is “Indiconema”, recently seen in news?

New genus of the Gomphonemoid diatom

Newly discovered species of spider

Nuclear ballistic submarine

Ancient irrigation technique

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What is the main objective of NASA’s Perseverance rover, recently seen in news?

To explore Jupiter’s moons

To seek signs of ancient life on Mars and collect rock and soil samples

To map the surface of the Moon

To study the Sun

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Aurora Borealis most commonly observed in which regions?

Near the equator

Near the Arctic Circle

Desert regions

None of the above

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Choose the odd one out:
A. USB Drive
B. CD-ROM
C. Hard Disk
D. Monitor

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What is the theme of ‘World Sickle Cell Day 2024’?

Hope Through Progress: Advancing Sickle Cell Care Globally

Celebrating Progress

Shine the Light on Sickle Cell

Increase public awareness and understanding of sickle cell disease (SCD)

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What is the primary reservoir of the Rocahepevirus ratti strain of hepatitis E virus (HEV), recently in news?

Pigs

Rats

Mosquitoes

Birds

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What is the primary mission of the GROWTH-India Telescope, recently seen in news?

To study the Sun

To observe explosive transients and variable sources, including near-Earth asteroids

To monitor weather patterns

To track satellite movements

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The term “carbon credit” is associated with:

Investment in clean energy

License to emit one tonne of carbon dioxide

Tax rebates for green industries

Use of biodegradable materials

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What is ‘DengiAll’, recently seen in news?

Artificial sweetener

Dengue vaccine

AI tool

Newly discovered galaxy

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What is ‘Junk DNA’, recently mentioned in news?

Regions of DNA that code for proteins

Noncoding regions of DNA

DNA used in cellular respiration

DNA that is completely functional

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What is the causative agent of ‘Lyme disease’, recently seen in news?

Virus

Protozoa

Bacteria

Fungus

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Which of the following elements is a noble gas?

Hydrogen

Argon

Oxygen

Nitrogen

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Scrub Typhus, recently seen in the news, is caused by which pathogen?

Bacteria

Virus

Fungus

Protozoa

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