Class 11 General Knowledge: Recent Scientific Discoveries

1. Q1. Which space telescope, launched in late 2021, has provided groundbreaking images of the early universe?
   • Hubble Space Telescope
   • James Webb Space Telescope
   • Chandra X-ray Observatory
   • Kepler Space Telescope
2. Q2. The discovery of a new type of 'ice giant' exoplanet, called 'hot ______', challenges previous planetary formation theories.
3. Q3. Scientists recently achieved a significant milestone in fusion energy by generating net energy gain in a fusion reaction at which facility?
   • CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research)
   • ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor)
   • National Ignition Facility (NIF)
   • JET (Joint European Torus)
4. Q4. Explain what 'CRISPR-Cas9' gene editing technology is used for in biological research.
5. Q5. Which company successfully launched the 'Starship' integrated flight test, aiming for future lunar and Martian missions?
   • Blue Origin
   • United Launch Alliance
   • SpaceX
   • NASA

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