Science and Technology
In the context of which one of the following are the terms 'pyrolysis and plasma gasification' mentioned?
For the measurement/estimation of which of the following are satellite images/remote sensing data used?1. Chlorophyll content in the vegetation of a specific location2. Greenhouse gas emissions from rice paddies of a specific location3. Land surface ...
In India, the use of carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate and triazophos is viewed with apprehension. These chemicals are used as
In the context of proposals to the use of hydrogen-enriched CNG (H-CNG) as fuel for buses in public transport, consider the following statements:1. The main advantage of the use of H-CNG is the elimination of carbon monoxide emissions.2. H-CNG as fue...
With reference to communication technologies, what is/are the difference/differences between LTE (Long-Term Evolution) and VoLTE (Voice over Long-Term Evolution)?1. LTE is commonly marketed as 3G and VoLTE is commonly marketed as advanced 3G.2. LTE i...
In the context of digital technologies for entertainment, consider the following statements:1. In Augmented Reality (AR), a simulated environment is created and the physical world is completely shut out.2. In Virtual Reality (VR), images generated fr...
With reference to the recent developments in science, which one of the following statements is not correct?
Consider the following statements:A digital signature is1. an electronic record that identifies the certifying authority issuing it2. used to serve as a proof of identity of an individual to access information or server on Internet3. an electronic me...
In the context of wearable technology, which of the following tasks is/are accomplished by wearable devices?1. Location identification of a person2. Sleep monitoring of a person3. Assisting the hearing impaired personSelect the correct answer using t...
'RNA interference (RNAi)' technology has gained popularity in the last few years. Why?1. It is used in developing gene silencing therapies.2. It can be used in developing therapies for the treatment of cancer.3. It can be used to develop hormone repl...
Recently, scientists observed the merger of giant 'blackholes' billions of light-years away from the Earth. What is the significance of this observation?
Which of the following are the reasons for the occurrence of multi-drug resistance in microbial pathogens in India?1. Genetic predisposition of some people2. Taking incorrect doses of antibiotics to cure diseases3. Using antibiotics in livestock farm...
What is Cas9 protein that is often mentioned in news?
Which one of the following statements is not correct?