Mathematics · General Awareness

Mathematics Research and Institutions

1,854 Questions

Test your general knowledge regarding the historical and administrative aspects of mathematics. This includes questions on professional mathematical societies, academic journals, and global research conferences. These topics occasionally appear in general awareness and current affairs sections.

Mathematical societiesAcademic journalsResearch conferencesEducational outreach

Mathematics Research and Institutions Questions

Multiple choice

Which mathematical journal is known for publishing research in the field of mathematical logic?

  1. Journal of Symbolic Logic

  2. Annals of Pure and Applied Logic

  3. Notre Dame Journal of Formal Logic

  4. Studia Logica
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Journal of Symbolic Logic is a journal dedicated to research in the field of mathematical logic. It publishes research articles, book reviews, and bibliographies on all aspects of mathematical logic.

Multiple choice

Which mathematical journal is known for publishing research in the field of mathematical analysis?

  1. Annals of Mathematics

  2. Journal of the American Mathematical Society

  3. Inventiones Mathematicae

  4. Duke Mathematical Journal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Annals of Mathematics is a journal dedicated to research in the field of mathematical analysis. It publishes research articles, book reviews, and bibliographies on all aspects of mathematical analysis.

Multiple choice

Which mathematical journal is known for publishing research in the field of mathematical number theory?

  1. Journal of Number Theory

  2. Acta Arithmetica

  3. Annales de l'Institut Fourier

  4. Mathematische Annalen
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Journal of Number Theory is a journal dedicated to research in the field of mathematical number theory. It publishes research articles, book reviews, and bibliographies on all aspects of mathematical number theory.

Multiple choice

Which mathematical journal is known for publishing research in the field of mathematical geometry?

  1. Geometriae Dedicata

  2. Journal of Differential Geometry

  3. Annales Scientifiques de l'École Normale Supérieure

  4. Inventiones Mathematicae
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Geometriae Dedicata is a journal dedicated to research in the field of mathematical geometry. It publishes research articles, book reviews, and bibliographies on all aspects of mathematical geometry.

Multiple choice

Which of the following scientific societies is dedicated to the promotion of science among children?

  1. National Children's Science Congress

  2. Indian Association for the Advancement of Science

  3. Indian Science Congress Association

  4. National Academy of Sciences, India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Children's Science Congress is a scientific society dedicated to the promotion of science among children.

Multiple choice

Which of the following scientific societies is responsible for the publication of the journal "Current Science"?

  1. Indian Academy of Sciences

  2. Indian National Science Academy

  3. National Academy of Sciences, India

  4. Indian Science Congress Association
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Academy of Sciences is responsible for the publication of the journal "Current Science".

Multiple choice

Which of the following scientific societies is responsible for the publication of the journal "Proceedings of the Indian National Science Academy"?

  1. Indian National Science Academy

  2. Indian Academy of Sciences

  3. National Academy of Sciences, India

  4. Indian Science Congress Association
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian National Science Academy is responsible for the publication of the journal "Proceedings of the Indian National Science Academy".

Multiple choice

Which of the following scientific societies is responsible for the publication of the journal "Journal of the Indian National Science Academy"?

  1. Indian National Science Academy

  2. Indian Academy of Sciences

  3. National Academy of Sciences, India

  4. Indian Science Congress Association
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian National Science Academy is responsible for the publication of the journal "Journal of the Indian National Science Academy".

Multiple choice

Which of the following scientific societies is responsible for the publication of the journal "Indian Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics"?

  1. Indian National Science Academy

  2. Indian Academy of Sciences

  3. National Academy of Sciences, India

  4. Indian Science Congress Association
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian National Science Academy is responsible for the publication of the journal "Indian Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics".

Multiple choice

Which of the following scientific societies is responsible for the publication of the journal "Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India"?

  1. Indian National Science Academy

  2. Indian Academy of Sciences

  3. National Academy of Sciences, India

  4. Indian Science Congress Association
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The National Academy of Sciences, India is responsible for the publication of the journal "Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India".

Multiple choice

Which of the following scientific societies is responsible for the publication of the journal "Journal of the Indian Chemical Society"?

  1. Indian National Science Academy

  2. Indian Academy of Sciences

  3. National Academy of Sciences, India

  4. Indian Chemical Society
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Chemical Society is responsible for the publication of the journal "Journal of the Indian Chemical Society".

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not an area of mathematics in which S. G. Dani has made significant contributions?

  1. Algebraic groups

  2. Number theory

  3. Topology

  4. Analysis
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

S. G. Dani has made significant contributions to the areas of algebraic groups, number theory, and topology, but not to analysis.

Multiple choice

What is the impact factor of the Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics?

  1. 3.5

  2. 2.7

  3. 1.9

  4. 4.1
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The impact factor of the Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics is 3.5, according to the 2021 Journal Citation Reports.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the journal published by the International Association for Astrodynamics?

  1. Acta Astronautica

  2. Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy

  3. Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics

  4. Astrodynamics
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Astrodynamics is the official journal of the International Association for Astrodynamics (IAA). It publishes research on all aspects of astrodynamics, including spacecraft dynamics, orbital mechanics, attitude control, and guidance and navigation.

Multiple choice

Which mathematical conference is considered the most prestigious in the world?

  1. International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM)

  2. Fields Medal Symposium

  3. Abel Prize Symposium

  4. Nevanlinna Prize Symposium
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) is held every four years and is considered the most prestigious mathematical conference in the world. It brings together mathematicians from all over the world to present their latest research and discuss important developments in the field.