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 […]
For the measurement/estimation of which of the following are satellite images/remote sensing data used?
For the measurement/estimation of which of the following are satellite images/remote sensing data used? 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 Thematic mappers take images in multiple wavelengths of electro-magnetic radiation (multi-spectral) and based […]
With Reference to India’s Satellite Launch Vehicle, consider the following statements:
With reference to India’s satellite launch vehicle, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(2018) a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 2 only d) 3 only Answer: A GSLV Mark III is a three-stage heavy lift launch vehicle developed by ISRO PSLV is designed mainly to […]
Which of the Above is/are the Prediction/predictions of Albert Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity, often discussed in media?(2018)
Consider the following phenomena : Which of the above is/are the prediction/predictions of Albert Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity, often discussed in media?(2018) a) 1 and 2 Only b) 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: D General relativity predicted that light is deflected by gravity which has been […]
In the Context of Emerging Communication Technologies, Which one of the following terms best applies to the above scenario?(2018)
When the alarm of your smartphone rings in the morning, you wake up and tap it to stop the alarm which causes your geyser to be switched on automatically. The smart mirror in your bathroom shows the day’s weather and also indicates the level of water in your overhead tank. After you take some groceries […]
In which of the following areas can GPS technology be used?
In which of the following areas can GPS technology be used? Select the correct answer using the code given below:(2018) a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: DThe global positioning system (GPS) allows the accurate positioning of an object using satellite signals. There […]