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1341.
Which of the following technologies is directly impacted by the research recognized by the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics?
A Satellite Navigation Systems
B Quantum Key Distribution (QKD)
C 3D Printing
D Blockchain Technology
1342.
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded for breakthroughs in which area of quantum mechanics?
A Quantum Tunneling
B Quantum Entanglement Applications
C Quantum Superposition
D Quantum Field Theory
1343.
Which of the following is a significant challenge for the widespread deployment of autonomous ocean cleanup technologies like 'Ocean Sentinel'?
A Lack of plastic pollution in the oceans.
B High energy requirements for long-duration missions.
C Overabundance of marine life that interferes with collection.
D Low cost of manufacturing the drones.
1344.
Besides collecting plastic, what other valuable data do the 'Ocean Sentinel' drones collect?
A Atmospheric pressure and wind speed
B Water quality and marine biodiversity
C Seismic activity and ocean currents
D Temperature of the Earth's core
1345.
Where have initial deployments of the 'Ocean Sentinel' drones shown promising results?
A The Atlantic Ocean's Sargasso Sea
B The Arctic Ocean's Beaufort Sea
C The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
D The Indian Ocean's Bay of Bengal
1346.
What technology enables the 'Ocean Sentinel' drones to differentiate plastic debris from marine life?
A Sonar technology
B AI-powered visual recognition systems
C Infrared sensors
D Magnetic resonance imaging
1347.
What is the primary function of the 'Ocean Sentinel' autonomous drones?
A To monitor fish populations.
B To conduct deep-sea exploration.
C To collect plastic debris from the ocean surface.
D To map ocean floor topography.
1348.
What is the financial target for the first replenishment cycle of the GBFF, aiming to be mobilized by 2025?
A USD 50 billion per year
B USD 100 billion per year
C USD 200 billion per year
D USD 500 billion per year
1349.
Which of the following is a key target of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework that the GBFF aims to support?
A Increasing global carbon emissions by 10% annually.
B Protecting 30% of land and sea by 2030 (the '30x30' target).
C Promoting deforestation for agricultural expansion.
D Reducing investment in renewable energy.
1350.
The Global Biodiversity Framework Fund is managed by which organization?
A World Health Organization (WHO)
B International Monetary Fund (IMF)
C Global Environment Facility (GEF)
D United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)