Static Quiz 28 March 2022 (Science and Technology)

Both the statements are correct.

According to the manifesto of British Naturopathic Association, “Naturopathy is a system of
treatment which recognises the existence of the vital curative force within the body.” It
therefore, advocates aiding human system to remove the cause of disease i.e. toxins by
expelling unwanted and unused matters from human body for curing diseases.
Salient Features of Naturopathy

The main features of Naturopathy are:

1. All diseases, their causes and treatment are one. Except for traumatic and environmental conditions, the cause of all diseases is one i.e. accumulation of morbid matter in the body. The treatment of all diseases is elimination of morbid matter from the body.
2. The primary cause of disease is accumulation of morbid matter. Bacteria and virus enter and survive in the body only after the accumulation of morbid matter when a favourable atmosphere for their growth is established in body. Hence, the basic cause of disease is morbid matter and bacteria secondary causes.
3. Acute diseases are self-healing efforts of the body. Hence, they are our friends, not the enemy. Chronic diseases are outcome of wrong treatment and suppression of the acute diseases.
4. Nature is the greatest healer. The human body itself has the healing power to prevent itself from disease and regain health if unhealthy.
5. In Nature Cure it is not the disease but the entire body of the patient which is caused and is renewed.
6. Naturopathy Cures Patients suffering from chronic ailments are also treated successfully in comparatively less time by Naturopathy.
7. In Nature Cure the suppressed diseases are brought to surface and are removed permanently.
8. Naturopathy treats all the aspects like physical, mental, social and spiritual at the same time.
9. Naturopathy treats the body as a whole.
10. According to Naturopathy, “Food is only the Medicine”, no external medications are used.
11. Performing prayer according to one’s spiritual faith is an important part of treatment

Types of Vitamins Deficiency Diseases
A (Retinol) Night blindness
B1 (Thiamine) Beri-beri
B2 (Riboflavin) Retarded growth, bad skin
B12 (Cyanocobalamin) Anaemia
C (Ascorbic acid) Scurvy
D (Calciferol) Rickets
K (Phylloquinone) Excessive bleeding due to injury
Types of Minerals Deficiency Diseases
Calcium Brittle bones, excessive bleeding
Phosphorus Bad teeth and bones
Iron Anaemia
Iodine Goitre, enlarged thyroid gland
Copper Low appetite, retarded growth

What is DNA fingerprinting?
• It is a technique, for identification of an individual by examining their DNA.
• DNA, or Deoxyribonucleic acid, is the basic building block of life. This component in cells
• contains all the information about an organism and it also helps transfer the characteristics to the next generation.
• The DNA of each individual is composed of Bases [Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Guanine (G), and
• Cytosine (C)], Sugar and a Phosphate. Two bases link to each other using hydrogen bonds to form base pairs.
• Blood, bones, hair with root, saliva, semen, teeth, and tissue can also be used to study the
• DNA

Abhyas High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT):
• It was first successfully tested in 2019.
• It offers a realistic threat scenario for the practice of weapon systems.
• It is designed for autonomous flying with the help of an autopilot
• It is developed at Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE).
• It has RCS, Visual, and IR augmentation systems required for weapon practice.
• It has a high subsonic speed trajectory at a very low altitude with long endurance.
• Initial speed by two boosters and turbojet engine for sustained high subsonic speed.

Clinical Trial Regulations In India
• Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) which comes under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is the main body which works on development of regulatory procedures and standards for drugs, cosmetics, diagnostics and devices.
• It lays down regulatory guidance by amending acts and rules; and regulates new drug approval process.
• Its main objective is to standardize clinical research and bring safer drugs to the Indian market.
• The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) is responsible for giving regulatory permissions for the conduct of clinical trials and is responsible for approval of marketing licenses for drugs in India.