Test your current affairs knowledge with quiz questions on Similipal National Park, RBS-15 missile, Finke River, Voyager 1, and India’s AI Park.
📝 Current Affairs Quiz (Wildlife, Defence, Science & Technology)
1. Similipal National Park is located in which state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Odisha
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Karnataka
Correct Answer: B [Odisha]
Notes:
- Similipal National Park is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha.
- It covers about 2,750 square kilometres.
- The park is named after the Simul (silk cotton) tree, found abundantly in the region.
- It holds multiple conservation statuses:
- National Park
- Tiger Reserve
- Wildlife Sanctuary
- Biosphere Reserve
- Part of the Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve
- Recent crocodile census data shows a rise in crocodile population, reflecting successful wildlife conservation efforts.
2. The Robotsystem-15 (RBS-15) has been developed by which country?
[A] Sweden
[B] France
[C] Germany
[D] Australia
Correct Answer: A [Sweden]
Notes:
- RBS-15 stands for Robotsystem-15.
- It is developed by Saab.
- It is a fire-and-forget anti-ship missile with land-attack capability.
- Key features:
- Surface-to-surface and air-to-surface missile
- Length: 4.35 metres
- Launch weight: ~800 kg
- Speed: Mach 0.9 (subsonic)
- Range: ~200 km
- Warhead: 200 kg high-explosive
- It flies at low altitude, performs evasive manoeuvres, and has low radar and infrared signatures.
- Recently showcased for its ability to neutralise advanced air-defence systems.
3. The Finke River, recently seen in news, is located in which country?
[A] Russia
[B] Australia
[C] New Zealand
[D] France
Correct Answer: B [Australia]
Notes:
- The Finke River is believed to be the world’s oldest river system.
- It is located in central Australia, primarily in the Northern Territory.
- Known as Larapinta by the Arrernte people.
- Originates in the MacDonnell Ranges.
- Length: ~600 kilometres.
- It is an intermittent river, appearing as waterholes most of the year.
- Geological evidence dates it back 300–400 million years (Devonian–Carboniferous period).
4. Voyager 1 is a space probe launched by which space organization?
[A] European Space Agency (ESA)
[B] Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
[C] National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
[D] China National Space Administration (CNSA)
Correct Answer: C [National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)]
Notes:
- Voyager 1 was launched in 1977 by NASA.
- Mission objective: Explore the outer planets.
- It conducted historic flybys of Jupiter and Saturn.
- Voyager 1:
- Crossed the heliosphere
- Entered interstellar space in August 2012
- Is the most distant human-made object
- Recent news highlights it nearing a distance of one light-day from Earth.
5. Which state is home to India’s first full-stack Sovereign Artificial Intelligence (AI) Park?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Karnataka
[D] Kerala
Correct Answer: A [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
- Tamil Nadu will host India’s first full-stack Sovereign AI Park.
- The state government signed an agreement with Sarvam AI.
- Key highlights:
- Investment: ₹10,000 crore
- Jobs: 1,000+ high-skilled roles
- Dedicated AI district with:
- High-performance computing
- Secure data infrastructure
- AI research labs
- The project ensures data, models, and computing remain within India’s trust boundary, supporting ethical and secure AI development.
- Focus on India-language AI models.
📌 Exam Focus Areas
- National Parks & Biodiversity
- Defence Technology
- Geography & Rivers
- Space Missions
- Artificial Intelligence & Digital Infrastructure
