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Current Affairs and GK
2021
Consider the following statements1.St. Francis Xavier was one of the founding members of the Jesuit Order.2.St. Francis Xavier died in Goa and a church is dedicated to him there.3.The Feast of St. Francis Xavier is celebrated in Goa each year.Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements:1.21st February is declared to be the International Mother Language Day by UNICEF.2.The demand that Bangla has to be one of the national languages was raised in the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan.Which of the above statements is/are correct?
With reference to recent developments regarding 'Recombinant Vector Vaccine', consider the following statements:1.Genetic engineering is applied in the development
In the context of hereditary diseases, consider the following statements:1.Passing on mitochondrial diseases from parent to child can be prevented by mitochondrial replacement therapy either before or after in vitro fertilization of egg.2.A child inherits mitochondrial diseases
Consider the following statements:1.Adenoviruses have single- stranded DNA genomes whereas retroviruses have double-stranded DNA genomes.2.Common cold is sometime caused by an adenovirus whereas AIDS is caused by a retrovirus.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to street- lighting, how do sodium lamps differ from LED lamps?1.Sodium lamps produce light in 360 degrees but it is not so in the case of LED lamps.2.As street-lights, sodium lamps have longer life span than LED lamps.3.The spectrum of visible light from sodium lamps is almost monochromatic while LED lamps offer significant colour advantages in street- lighting.Select the correct answer using the code given below
The term 'ACE2' is talked about in the context of
Bisphenol A (BPA), a cause of concern, is a structural/key component in the manufacture of which of the following kinds of plastics?
'Triclosan', considered harmful when exposed to high levels for a long time, is most likely present in which of the following?
Which one of the following is a reason why astronomical distances are measured in light-years?
With reference to India, consider the following statements:1.Judicial custody means an accused is in the custody of the concerned magistrate and such accused is locked up in police station, not in jail.2.During judicial custody, the policy officer in charge of the case is not allowed to interrogate the suspect without the approval of the court.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to India, consider the following statements:1.When a prisoner makes out a sufficient case, parole cannot be denied to such
Consider the following statements:Statement 1: The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the Arbor Day Foundation have recently recognized Hyderabad as 2020 Tree City of the World.Statement 2: Hyderabad was selected for the recognition for a year following its commitment to grow and maintain the urban forests.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements in respect of the Laureus World Sports Award which was instituted in the year 2000:1.American golfer Tiger Woods was the first winner of this award.2.The award was received mostly by 'Formula One' players so far.3.Roger Federer received this award maximum number of times compared to others.Which of the above statements are correct?
Consider the following statements in respect of the 32nd Summer Olympics:1.The official motto for this Olympics is 'A New World'.2.Sport Climbing, Surfing, Skateboarding, Karate and Baseball are included in this, Olympics.Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements in respect of the ICC World Test Championship :1.The finalists were decided by the number of matches they won.2.New Zealand was ranked ahead of England because it won more matches than England.Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2020
Consider the following statements:1.Genetic changes can be introduced in the cells that produce eggs or sperms of a prospective parent.2.A person's genome can be edited before birth at the early embryonic stage.3.Human induced pluripotent stem cells can be injected into the embryo of a pig.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the importance of using Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines in India?1.These vaccines are effective against pneumonia as well as meningitis and sepsis.2.Dependence on antibiotics that are not effective against drug resistant bacteria can be reduced.3.These vaccines have no side effects and cause no allergic reactions.Select the correct answer using the code given below:
In India, the term "Public Key Infrastructure is used in the context of
Which of the following are the reasons/factors for exposure to benzene pollution?1.Automobile exhaust2.Tobacco smoke3.Wood burning4.Using varnished wooden furniture5.Using products made of polyurethaneSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
The term 'West Texas Intermediate', sometimes found in news, refers to a grade of
In India, why are some nuclear reactors kept under "IAEA Safeguards" while others are not?
In India, under cyber insurance for individuals, which of the following benefits are generally covered, in addition to payment for the funds and other benefits?1.Cost of restoration of the computer system in case of malware disrupting access to one's computer2.Cost of a new computer if some miscreant wilfully damages it, if proved so3.Cost of hiring a specialized
Consider the following statements:1.The value of Indo-Sri Lanka trade has consistently increased in the last decade