Science Current Affairs Quiz/Questions-Answers October 2011, September 26-October 2

Science Current Affairs Quiz test the participant’s knowledge on latest discoveries, technological advancements made and in the process further enhances an individual’s knowledge base. The quizzes also cover the Environment-Ecology segment. Number of questions is asked from this segment in the competitive exams. Science Current Affairs quiz for October 2011 will help you in the preparation for NDA, CDS, Bank PO, MBA, NABARD, RBI, Railway, SSC, Civil Services and other Exams.

1.  European Scientists reported particles apparently travelling faster than light called__.
a) Neutrinos
b) Endothelial
c) Polyglactin
d) Pollen
Answer: (a) Neutrinos

2.  Planetary scientists provided new insights into the process behind the evolution of Earth. Earth’s core is mainly made of _
a) Iron
b) Silicon
c) Oxygen
d) Nitrogen
Answer: (a) Iron

3.  China Successfully launched its first unmanned space laboratory. What is the name of this space laboratory?
a) Tiangong-1
b) MEASAT-1
c) ZY-2
d) CH 726
Answer: (a) Tiangong-1

4.  Scientists recently discovered genetic factors in frogs that make it immune to the fungal disease__.
a)Pathogenic
b) Chytridiomycosis
c) Sporothrix schenckii
d) endophyte
Answer:  (b) Chytridiomycosis

5.  What is the name of the powerful Typhoon which hit Japan on 21 September 2011?
a) Roke
b) Nargis
c) Nesat
d) Nalgae
Answer: (a) Roke

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