(GIST OF SCIENCE REPORTER) MCQs December 2024

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(GIST OF SCIENCE REPORTER) MCQs

(DECEMBER-2024)

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MCQs

Q. Bose-Einstein condensates have practical applications in

1. Environmental monitoring by ultra-sensitive detection 

2. Enhanced imaging in medical diagnosis 

3. Precise gravitational measurements 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only 

(b) 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only 

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Q. RNA editing applications can be utilized for:

1. Treatment of Parkinson’s disease 

2. Treatment of Huntingston’s disease 

3. Treatment of obesity 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only 

(d) 1,  2 and 3

Q. LID-568 recently seen in news is ...

(a) A type of super massive black hole

(b) A neutron star 

(c) Earth like planet in milky way galaxy  

(d) None 

Q. Consider the following statements regarding LongoSat:

1. It was built by Japanese researchers from kyoto university.

2. It is world’s first wooden satellite.

3. Wood can be sustainable solution for metal-based satellite.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only 

(b) 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only 

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the recently launched ‘One Day One Genome initiative?

 1. It was jointly launched by Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC).

 2. It aims to highlight unique bacterial species found in our country and their critical roles in environment, agriculture and human health.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

(a) 1 only 

(b) 2 only 

(c) Both 1 and 2 

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q. Consider the following statements regarding Operation Dronagiri:

1. It was launched by Ministry of Home Affairs.

2. It aims to liberalize geospatial data, developing geospatial infrastructure and geospatial skills etc.

3. It will ensure ease of doing business in sectors of agriculture, livelihoods, logistics and transport. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only 

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Q. Recently, which country permitted use of genome editing to create genetically modified children?

 (a) Sweden 

(b) Japan 

 (c) Russia 

(d) South Africa

Q. Consider the following statements:

1. Recently ISRO has started the country’s first analog mission at Leh in Ladakh.

2. It will help to stimulate environment like interplanetary habitats.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only 

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2 

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q. Recently ISRO and Department of Biotechnology signed a Memorandum of Understanding on collaboration on space technology. The collaboration will focus on:

1. Microgravity experiments  

2. Space bio-manufacturing  

3. Bioastronautics 

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 Only 

(b) 1 and 3 Only

(c) 2 and 3 Only 

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Q. The principle of Raman spectroscopy can be applied in:

1. Carbon containing materials like graphene, nanotubes

2. Drugs development 

3. Producing solar cells

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only 

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only 

(d) 1, 2 and 3

 

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