Science Nobels 2026: Physics, Chemistry, Medicine

1. Question 1Answer D

   Between which dates were the 2026 science Nobels announced?

   • A28 and 30 September 2026
   • B1 and 3 October 2026
   • C12 and 14 October 2026
   • DCorrect answer: 5 and 7 October 2026

   Core Trigger: The 2026 science Nobels were announced between 5 and 7 October 2026.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 354, point 1

2. Question 2Answer A

   Francis Halzen won the 2026 Physics Nobel for work with which neutrino observatory?

   • ACorrect answer: IceCube
   • BSuper-Kamiokande
   • CKM3NeT
   • DSudbury Neutrino Observatory

   Physics: Francis Halzen won for IceCube neutrino-observatory work on high-energy astrophysical neutrinos.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 354, point 2

3. Question 3Answer C

   Which two scientists won the 2026 Chemistry Nobel?

   • AHenri Kagan and Ryoji Noyori
   • BKenso Soai and Barry Sharpless
   • CCorrect answer: Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai
   • DRyoji Noyori and Kenso Soai

   Chemistry: Henri Kagan (French) and Kenso Soai (Japanese) won for non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric synthesis.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 354, point 3

4. Question 4Answer B

   Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and which other scientist shared the 2026 Medicine Nobel?

   • AEdvard Moser
   • BCorrect answer: Georg Nagel
   • CArdem Patapoutian
   • DKarl Svoboda

   Medicine: Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel won for light-gated ion channels and optogenetics.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 354, point 4

5. Question 5Answer D

   Optogenetics uses light to control the activity of which cells?

   • ARed blood cells
   • BMuscle fibres
   • CStem cells
   • DCorrect answer: Neurons

   Key Term: Optogenetics uses light to control the activity of neurons.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 354, point 5

6. Question 6Answer B

   Basic-science research in India is funded through which foundation, created by a 2023 Act?

   • ANational Science Foundation
   • BCorrect answer: Anusandhan National Research Foundation
   • CScience and Engineering Research Board
   • DCouncil of Scientific and Industrial Research

   India Link: Basic-science research in India is funded through the Anusandhan National Research Foundation, created by a 2023 Act.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 354, point 7

7. Question 7Answer B

   Which body picks the Chemistry Nobel laureates?

   • AKarolinska Institutet
   • BCorrect answer: Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
   • CSwedish Academy
   • DNorwegian Nobel Committee

   Awarding Bodies: The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences picks Physics and Chemistry; Karolinska Institutet's Nobel Assembly picks Medicine, both in Stockholm.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 354, point 8

8. Question 8Answer D

   In which year were the Nobel Prizes first awarded?

   • A1895
   • B1896
   • C1900
   • DCorrect answer: 1901

   Founded: The Nobel Prizes stem from Alfred Nobel's 1895 will and were first awarded in 1901.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 354, point 9

9. Question 9Answer A

   Which 2013 Supreme Court case upheld Section 3(d) of the Patents Act?

   • ACorrect answer: Novartis AG v Union of India
   • BBayer Corporation v Union of India
   • CRoche v Cipla
   • DNatco Pharma v Union of India

   Landmark: Novartis AG v Union of India (2013) upheld Section 3(d) of the Patents Act, refusing a patent for a modified drug.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 354, point 10

10. Question 10Answer A

    1. Article 51A(h) makes developing scientific temper a fundamental duty. 2. Section 3(d) permits a patent on a new form of a known substance without enhanced efficacy. Which is/are correct?

    • ACorrect answer: Only 1
    • BOnly 2
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither

    Articles: Article 51A(h) makes it a fundamental duty to develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 354, point 11

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