Recent Nobel Prize Winners MCQs

1. Who were the recipients of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics?
(A) David Baker and Demis Hassabis
(B) John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton
(C) Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun
(D) Han Kang and Nihon Hidankyo

2. For what contribution were John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics?
(A) Discovery of microRNA
(B) Foundational discoveries in machine learning with artificial neural networks
(C) Development of AlphaFold
(D) Computational protein design

3. Which individuals shared the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry?
(A) John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton
(B) Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun
(C) David Baker, Demis Hassabis, and John Jumper
(D) Han Kang and Nihon Hidankyo

4. What was the significant achievement recognized by the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry?
(A) Discovery of microRNA
(B) Development of AlphaFold and advancements in computational protein design
(C) Foundational work in artificial neural networks
(D) Efforts towards nuclear disarmament

5. Who were the laureates of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine?
(A) John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton
(B) David Baker and Demis Hassabis
(C) Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun
(D) Han Kang and Nihon Hidankyo

6. For which discovery were Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine?
(A) Development of AlphaFold
(B) Discovery of microRNA and its role in gene regulation
(C) Advancements in artificial neural networks
(D) Efforts towards nuclear disarmament

7. Which author won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature?
(A) Han Kang
(B) Haruki Murakami
(C) Margaret Atwood
(D) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

8. What themes are prevalent in Han Kang’s literary works, leading to her Nobel recognition?
(A) Science fiction and fantasy
(B) Historical traumas and the fragility of human life
(C) Romantic comedies
(D) Political thrillers

9. Which organization was awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize?
(A) International Committee of the Red Cross
(B) Nihon Hidankyo
(C) Greenpeace
(D) Doctors Without Borders

10. For what efforts was Nihon Hidankyo recognized with the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize?
(A) Combating climate change
(B) Advocating for a world free of nuclear weapons
(C) Promoting global health initiatives
(D) Advancing education in developing countries

11. Who were the recipients of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences?
(A) Paul Krugman and Joseph Stiglitz
(B) Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson
(C) Esther Duflo and Abhijit Banerjee
(D) Angus Deaton and Amartya Sen

12. What was the focus of the research that led to the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences?
(A) Behavioral economics
(B) Institutional development and its impact on prosperity
(C) International trade theories
(D) Labor market dynamics

13. Which AI tool, recognized by the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, predicts protein structures?
(A) DeepBlue
(B) AlphaFold
(C) Watson
(D) TensorFlow

14. In which year did Han Kang’s novel “The Vegetarian” win the International Booker Prize?
(A) 2010
(B) 2012
(C) 2016
(D) 2018

15. What is the primary mission of Nihon Hidankyo, the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize laureate?
(A) Providing medical aid in conflict zones
(B) Advocating for nuclear disarmament
(C) Promoting environmental conservation
(D) Supporting education for underprivileged children

16. Which field did John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton’s Nobel-recognized work primarily contribute to?
(A) Quantum mechanics
(B) Artificial intelligence
(C) Molecular biology
(D) Environmental science

17. What significant role do microRNAs play in cellular processes, as discovered by Ambros and Ruvkun?
(A) Catalyzing chemical reactions
(B) Regulating gene expression post-transcriptionally
(C) Transporting oxygen in the bloodstream
(D) Serving as structural components of cell membranes

18. Which organization awards the Nobel Prizes annually?
(A) United Nations
(B) Nobel Foundation
(C) World Academy of Sciences
(D) Royal Society

19. In which city is the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony traditionally held?
(A) Stockholm
(B) Oslo
(C) Geneva
(D) Vienna

20. Who was the youngest Nobel laureate in history?
(A) Malala Yousafzai
(B) Albert Einstein
(C) Marie Curie
(D) Kailash Satyarthi