Class 11 General Knowledge: Recent Scientific Discoveries

Which space telescope, launched in late 2021, has provided groundbreaking images of the early universe?

The discovery of a new type of 'ice giant' exoplanet, called 'hot ______', challenges previous planetary formation theories.

Scientists recently achieved a significant milestone in fusion energy by generating net energy gain in a fusion reaction at which facility?

Explain what 'CRISPR-Cas9' gene editing technology is used for in biological research.

Which company successfully launched the 'Starship' integrated flight test, aiming for future lunar and Martian missions?

The development of mRNA vaccines was a significant breakthrough, notably used for protection against the _______ virus.

What phenomenon was directly observed for the first time by the Event Horizon Telescope collaboration, providing strong evidence for Einstein's theory of general relativity?

Researchers recently discovered a 'hidden continent' or microcontinent underneath the Mediterranean Sea, which they named ____________.

What is the significance of discovering 'microplastics' in remote environments like the Arctic or deep oceans?

Which of these is a recently developed technology for generating electricity from atmospheric moisture?