Science & Technology Quiz: Science & Technology | 4 August, 2021

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), which of the following disease (s) is/are considered as Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD)?
1. Buruli Ulcer
2. Dengue fever
3. AIDS
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements regarding the “benzoic acid”:
1. It exists as a crystalline, colorless solid under normal conditions.
2. It is used in the manufacture of dyes and in insect repellants.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the benefits of Gene Editing:
1. It can be used to treat many human diseases & genetic disorders like HIV/AIDS, hemophilia.
2. It can slow down the spread of diseases by eliminating its means of transmission.
3. It can be used to bring to life extinct species.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES):
1. It is an independent intergovernmental body.
2. It is not a United Nations body.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Earth’s oldest known mineral is found in which of the following Continent?

The Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure, or JEDI, project was associated with which of the following country?

The term “Apophis” is often seen in news is related to which of the following?

The term “Keratinocytes” is related to which of the following?

The term “Saggitarus *A” is often seen in news is related to which of the following?