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Mathematics Research and Institutions

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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.

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Mathematics Research and Institutions Questions

Multiple choice

Which mathematical association in India is focused on the study and promotion of analysis?

  1. Indian Association of Analysis

  2. National Board of Higher Mathematics

  3. Association of Mathematics Clubs of India

  4. Indian Mathematical Society

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Explanation

The Indian Association of Analysis (IAA) is a professional organization dedicated to the advancement of research and education in analysis in India. Founded in 2001, it organizes conferences, workshops, and other events to promote collaboration and disseminate knowledge in this field.

Multiple choice

Which mathematical association in India is known for its contributions to the development of probability theory?

  1. Indian Association of Probability and Statistics

  2. Indian Mathematical Society

  3. Econometric Society of India

  4. Indian Statistical Institute

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Explanation

The Indian Association of Probability and Statistics (IAPS) is a professional organization dedicated to the advancement of research and education in probability theory and statistics in India. Founded in 1986, it organizes conferences, workshops, and other events to promote collaboration and disseminate knowledge in this field.

Multiple choice

Which mathematical association in India is focused on the study and promotion of applied mathematics?

  1. Indian Association of Applied Mathematics

  2. National Board of Higher Mathematics

  3. Association of Mathematics Clubs of India

  4. Indian Mathematical Society

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Explanation

The Indian Association of Applied Mathematics (IAAM) is a professional organization dedicated to the advancement of research and education in applied mathematics in India. Founded in 1995, it organizes conferences, workshops, and other events to promote collaboration and disseminate knowledge in this field.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a category of the DST-ICTP Ramanujan Prize?

  1. Mathematical Physics

  2. Number Theory

  3. Algebra

  4. Analysis

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Explanation

The DST-ICTP Ramanujan Prize is awarded in the fields of Number Theory, Algebra, and Analysis. Mathematical Physics is not a category of the award.

Multiple choice

Which mathematical conference was marred by a scandal involving the theft of a valuable manuscript?

  1. International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM)

  2. Fields Medal Symposium

  3. Abel Prize Ceremony

  4. Nevanlinna Prize Ceremony

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Explanation

In 2014, the ICM in Seoul, South Korea, was overshadowed by the theft of a valuable manuscript from the library of Seoul National University. The manuscript, dating back to the 15th century, contained mathematical works by the Korean mathematician Yi Sang-hwa.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the mathematician who was accused of plagiarism at the 2010 International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM)?

  1. Grigori Perelman

  2. Michael Atiyah

  3. Shing-Tung Yau

  4. Andrew Wiles

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Grigori Perelman, the Russian mathematician who famously proved the Poincaré conjecture, was accused of plagiarism at the 2010 ICM in Hyderabad, India. The accusations were eventually dropped, but they cast a shadow over the conference.

Multiple choice

Which mathematical conference was disrupted by a group of protesters in 2018?

  1. Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM)

  2. European Mathematical Society (EMS) Congress

  3. African Mathematical Union (AMU) Conference

  4. Asia-Pacific Mathematics Olympiad (APMO)

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Explanation

In 2018, the JMM in San Diego, California, was disrupted by a group of protesters who were demonstrating against the Trump administration's immigration policies. The protesters briefly blocked the entrance to the conference center, and they also held a rally outside the building.

Multiple choice

Which mathematical conference was canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic?

  1. International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM)

  2. Fields Medal Symposium

  3. Abel Prize Ceremony

  4. Nevanlinna Prize Ceremony

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Explanation

The 2020 ICM, which was scheduled to be held in St. Petersburg, Russia, was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This was the first time that the ICM had been canceled since its inception in 1897.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the mathematician who was accused of sexual harassment at the 2019 Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM)?

  1. Michael Atiyah

  2. Shing-Tung Yau

  3. Andrew Wiles

  4. Simon Donaldson

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Simon Donaldson, a British mathematician, was accused of sexual harassment at the 2019 JMM in Baltimore, Maryland. The accusations were investigated by the American Mathematical Society (AMS), and Donaldson was eventually cleared of any wrongdoing.

Multiple choice

Which mathematical conference was disrupted by a power outage in 2017?

  1. European Mathematical Society (EMS) Congress

  2. African Mathematical Union (AMU) Conference

  3. Asia-Pacific Mathematics Olympiad (APMO)

  4. International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)

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Explanation

In 2017, the EMS Congress in Budapest, Hungary, was disrupted by a power outage. The outage lasted for several hours, and it forced the cancellation of several sessions. The conference was eventually able to resume, but the disruption caused a great deal of inconvenience for the attendees.

Multiple choice

Which mathematical conference was marred by a dispute over the awarding of the Fields Medal in 2014?

  1. International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM)

  2. Fields Medal Symposium

  3. Abel Prize Ceremony

  4. Nevanlinna Prize Ceremony

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B Correct answer
Explanation

In 2014, the Fields Medal Symposium in Seoul, South Korea, was marred by a dispute over the awarding of the Fields Medal to Artur Avila. Some mathematicians felt that Avila's work was not as significant as that of other candidates, and they protested the decision to award him the medal.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the mathematician who was accused of fabricating data in a paper that was presented at the 2013 Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM)?

  1. Grigori Perelman

  2. Michael Atiyah

  3. Shing-Tung Yau

  4. Andrew Wiles

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Michael Atiyah, a British mathematician, was accused of fabricating data in a paper that was presented at the 2013 JMM in San Diego, California. The paper, which was co-authored by Atiyah and several other mathematicians, was eventually retracted from the journal in which it was published.

Multiple choice

Which mathematical conference was disrupted by a fire in 2012?

  1. European Mathematical Society (EMS) Congress

  2. African Mathematical Union (AMU) Conference

  3. Asia-Pacific Mathematics Olympiad (APMO)

  4. International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)

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A Correct answer
Explanation

In 2012, the EMS Congress in Krakow, Poland, was disrupted by a fire. The fire broke out in the conference center, and it forced the evacuation of the building. The conference was eventually able to resume, but the disruption caused a great deal of inconvenience for the attendees.

Multiple choice

Which mathematical conference was canceled in 2010 due to the Icelandic volcano eruption?

  1. International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM)

  2. Fields Medal Symposium

  3. Abel Prize Ceremony

  4. Nevanlinna Prize Ceremony

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The 2010 ICM, which was scheduled to be held in Hyderabad, India, was canceled due to the Icelandic volcano eruption. The eruption caused widespread travel disruptions, and it made it impossible for many mathematicians to attend the conference.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the mathematician who was accused of sexual harassment at the 2009 Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM)?

  1. Grigori Perelman

  2. Michael Atiyah

  3. Shing-Tung Yau

  4. Andrew Wiles

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Andrew Wiles, a British mathematician, was accused of sexual harassment at the 2009 JMM in Washington, D.C. The accusations were investigated by the AMS, and Wiles was eventually cleared of any wrongdoing.