Human-animal conflict denotes adverse encounters between humans and wild animals, resulting in detrimental outcomes for both human communities and their resources, as well as wildlife and their habitats.
40. With reference to “Blockchain Technology”, consider the following statements:
It is a public ledger that everyone can inspect but no single user controls
Ecology & Environment - General Studies
Biodiversity Loss – Affects Livelihood – UPSC Environment Notes
Biodiversity loss refers to the decline in the number of genes, species, microorganisms, and other living entities crucial for maintaining ecological equilibrium on Earth.
Q39. With reference to visible light communication (VLC) technology, which of the following statements are correct?
VLC uses the electromagnetic spectrum
Ecology & Environment - General Studies
Consequences of Loss of Biodiversity – UPSC Environment Notes
The consequences of loss of biodiversity are far-reaching and profound, exerting substantial impacts on ecosystems, economies, and human well-being
Q38. With the present state of development, Artificial Intelligence can effectively do which of the following?
Bring down electricity consumption in industrial
Pollution is characterized by the introduction of harmful substances into the natural environment, leading to detrimental alterations.
Trade in wildlife, both legal and illegal, represents a complex and multifaceted issue that has garnered increasing attention on a global scale.
Q37. In the context of recent advances in human reproductive technology, ‘Pronuclear Transfer” is used for
(a) Fertilization of egg in vitro by the donor sperm
Ecology & Environment - General Studies
Genetically Modified Organism (GMO/Transgenic Organisms) – UPSC Environment Notes
A genetically modified organism (GMO) is an entity, whether it pertains to animals, plants, or microorganisms, that has undergone genetic engineering methods to modify its DNA.
