Question 1

What event did the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) issue an advisory about concerning potential debris falling within the country's exclusive economic zone in late May 2026?

Accepted Answer

The launch of China's Long March 7A rocket

Question 2

Recent archaeological findings suggest that ancient Filipinos were actively engaged in what activity thousands of years ago, challenging the notion of isolated islands?

Accepted Answer

Building vast island networks through sea travel

Question 3

A study on sea cucumber biodiversity in the Philippines, which won the 2026 NAST Environmental Science Award, was conducted by a researcher from which institution?

Accepted Answer

University of the Philippines–Diliman

Question 4

In May 2026, the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) confirmed that a bright light captured over Mayon Volcano was caused by what celestial phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

A meteor entering the atmosphere

Question 5

What is the common name given to the phenomenon observed on May 12, 2026, caused by a rocket's exhaust plume illuminated by sunlight at high altitudes?

Accepted Answer

Space jellyfish

Question 6

The National Museum of Natural History recently described six new species of ants and recorded one new species in the Philippines. In which genus do these newly described ants belong?

Accepted Answer

Vombisidris

Question 7

Which institution launched a new webpage in May 2026 highlighting marine biodiversity and scientific research in Pag-asa Island and the West Philippine Sea?

Accepted Answer

University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UP MSI)

Question 8

Archaeological evidence from Mindoro suggests that ancient Filipinos used shell tools and fished in deep waters, indicating skill in what area?

Accepted Answer

Maritime navigation and resource utilization

Question 9

A new species of flowering plant, Begonia occidentalis, was described in March 2026. In which region of the Philippines was it discovered?

Accepted Answer

Western Mindanao

Question 10

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) advisory regarding the Long March 7A rocket launch in May 2026 highlighted potential debris drop zones in areas approximately how far from Burgos, Ilocos Norte?

Accepted Answer

41 nautical miles

Question 11

What is the provisional conservation status assigned to the newly discovered plant species, Begonia occidentalis?

Accepted Answer

Critically Endangered

Question 12

A Filipino students' experiment, designed by students from Rizal Technological University (RTU), was successfully conducted onboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of which program?

Accepted Answer

2025 Asian Try Zero-G (ATZG 2025)

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