Urban Heat islands
Context: Several parts of the country are reeling under heat wave conditions. Cities, especially, are a lot hotter than rural areas. This is due to a phenomenon called an “urban heat island”. Recently, two areas in Delhi recorded temperatures close to 50 degrees Celsius. Relevance: GS I- Geography Dimensions of the Article: What is an urban […]
Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021
Context: A senior parliamentarian has expressed concern over the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021, which is in the final stages of consultations in the Joint Parliamentary Committee. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Conservation of Environment and Ecology) Dimensions of the Article: Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021 The need for amending Biodiversity Act 2002 Concerns with […]
Current Affairs 18 May 2022
CONTENTS Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021 Urban heat islands Ban on wheat export Vadnagar’s ties with Buddhism Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021 Context: A senior parliamentarian has expressed concern over the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021, which is in the final stages of consultations in the Joint Parliamentary Committee. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Conservation […]
Static Quiz 18 May 2022 (Polity)
Accomplished by Wearable Devices?
accomplished by wearable devices? Select the correct answer using the code given below.(2019) a) 1 Only b) 2 and 3 Only c) 3 Only d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: D Wearable technology is a category of electronic devices that can be worn as accessories, embedded in clothing, implanted in the user’s body, or even […]
Recently, Scientists Observed The Merger of Giant ‘Blackholes’ Billions of Light-Years Away From the Earth. What is the significance of this observation?(2019)
Recently, scientists observed the merger of giant ‘blackholes’ billions of light-years away from the Earth. What is the significance of this observation?(2019) a) ‘Higgs boson particles’ were detected. b) ‘Gravitational waves’ were detected. c) Possibility of inter-galactic space travel through ‘wormhole’ was confirmed. d) It enabled the scientists to understand ‘singularity’. Answer: BBillions of light […]
RNA Interference (RNAi)’ Technology Has Gained Popularity In The Last Few Years. Why?
RNA interference (RNAi)’ technology has gained popularity in the last few years. Why? Select the correct answer using the code given below.(2019) a) 1, 2 and 4 b) 2 and 3 c) 1 and 3 d) 1 and 4 Answer: A RNAi has not been used for developing hormone replacement therapies.Rest of the statements are […]
Which of the Following Are The Reasons For The Occurrence of Multi-Drug Resistance in Microbial Pathogens in India?
Which of the following are the reasons for the occurrence of multi-drug resistance in microbial pathogens in India? Select the correct answer using the code given below.(2019) a) 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3 c) 1, 3 and 4 d) 2, 3 and 4 Answer: BAs per WHO, the high volume of antibiotics in […]
What is Cas9 Protein That Is Often Mentioned In News?
What is Cas9 protein that is often mentioned in news?(2019) a) A molecular scissors used in targeted gene editing b) A biosensor used in the accurate detection of pathogens in patients c) A gene that makes plants pest-resistant d) A herbicidal substance synthesized in genetically modified crops Answer : A Cas9 (CRISPR associated protein 9) […]
Which One of the Following Statements is Not Correct?
Which one of the following statements is not correct?(2019) a) Hepatitis B virus is transmitted much like HIV. b) Hepatitis B, unlike Hepatitis C, does not have a vaccine. c) Globally, the number of people infected with Hepatitis B and C viruses are several times more than those infected with HIV. d) Some of those […]