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 […]
In The Context Of Digital Technologies For Entertainment Consider the Following Statements
In the context of digital technologies for entertainment, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is / are correct?(2019) a) 1 and 2 b) 3 and 4 c) 1 , 2 and 3 d) 4 Only Answer: BStatements 1 and 2 has been interchanged. In AR images are generated from a computer […]
With Reference To The Recent Developments In Science, Which One Of the Following Statements Is Not Correct?
With reference to the recent developments in science, which one of the following statements is not correct?(2019) a) Functional chromosomes can be created by joining segments of DNA taken from cells of different species. b) Pieces of artificial functional DNA can be created in Laboratories. c) A piece of DNA taken out from an animal […]
A Digital Signature Is Consider the Following Statements
Consider the following statements: A digital signature is Which of the statements given above is / are correct?(2019) a) 1 Only b) 2 and 3 c) 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: D Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) are the digital equivalent (that is electronic format) of physical or paper certificates. Examples of physical […]
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 […]