Q97. Recently, scientists observed the merger of giant ‘blackholes’ billions of light-years away from the Earth. What is the significance of this observation?
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Q96. RNA interference (RNAi) technology has gained popularity in the last few years. Why?
It is used in developing gene-silencing therapies.
Q95. In the context of wearable technology, which of the following tasks is/are accomplished by wearable devices?
Location identification of a person.
Q94. Consider the following statements about a digital signature:
An electronic record that identifies the certifying authority issuing it.
Q93. With reference to the recent developments in science which one of the following statements is not correct?
(a) Functional chromosomes can be created
Climate migrants are a burgeoning population at the forefront of one of the most pressing global challenges of the 21st century:
Q92. The word ‘Denisovan’ is sometimes mentioned in media in reference to:
(a) fossil of a kind of dinosaur.
(b) an early human species.
Deterioration of Carbon sink – UPSC Environment Notes
Any entity that takes in more carbon from the atmosphere than it releases is identified as a carbon sink.
Q91. In the context of digital technologies for entertainment, consider the following statements:
In Augmented Reality (AR), a simulated environment is created
Carbon Sink and Carbon Sequestration – UPSC Environment Notes
Carbon sink and carbon sequestration are integral components in the global carbon cycle, playing a crucial role in mitigating the impacts of climate change.