UPSC

Q46. In India, the term “Public Key Infrastructure” is used in the context of

(a) Digital security infrastructure

(b) Food security infrastructure

Q45. What is the importance of using Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines in India?

These vaccines are effective against pneumonia as well as meningitis and sepsis.

Q44. Consider the following statements:

Genetic changes can be introduced in the cells that produce eggs or sperm of a prospective parent.

Q43. The experiment will employ a trio of spacecraft flying in formation in the shape of an equilateral triangle that has sides one million kilometers long

Adverse changes to biotic interactions, and the intricate relationships between living organisms within ecosystems, pose significant threats to the delicate balance of natur

Q42. Consider the following activities:

Spraying pesticides on a crop field

Inspecting the craters of active volcanoes

This phenomenon, termed as increased zoonosis due to habitat loss, presents a significant threat to global public health and biodiversity conservation efforts.

Q41. With reference to the carbon nanotubes, consider the following statement:

They can be used as the carriers of drugs and antigens in the human body.

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