Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Science and Technology Quiz: Lunar Eclipses, Project Kuiper, and More
This quiz covers various science and technology topics.
It discusses lunar eclipses, where Earth blocks the sun's light from reaching the Moon.
It explains that shallow earthquakes are more dangerous.
The quiz introduces the Bombay Blood Group, a rare blood type.
Project Kuiper, aims to provide internet access via satellites.
Finally, it talks about WISPIT 2b, a young planet forming around a star.
This helps prepare for the UPSC exams.
A lunar eclipse happens when Earth's shadow covers the Moon.
Shallow earthquakes are generally more dangerous than deeper ones.
The Bombay Blood Group lacks the H antigen.
Project Kuiper aims to provide broadband via satellites.
WISPIT 2b is a young planet actively forming around a star.
- Who
- Astronomers
- What
- Observed a young planet forming, learned about eclipses, earthquakes, blood groups and satellites
- When
- September is expected to feature a lunar eclipse, WISPIT 2b is 5 million years old
- Where
- WISPIT 2b is about 430 light-years from Earth
- Why
- To provide revision materials and quizzes for UPSC exam preparation
- Lunar Eclipse
- Earth's shadow obscures the Moon
- Earthquakes
- Shallow quakes are generally more dangerous
- Bombay Blood Group
- Also known as 'hh' or 'Oh' blood group, lacks H antigen
- Project Kuiper
- Aims to improve worldwide broadband access
- WISPIT 2b
- A young planet forming around a star