UPSC Prelims Marathon 1st May – Awareness in the field of Nanotechnology, Biotechnology and related issues of IPR policies – 2024

Consider the following statements with respect to Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine (inStem):
1.Research at inStem addresses the genetic mechanisms of potency, differentiation and proliferation in human pluripotent cells.
2.inStem located at Hyderabad.
Which of the above given statement is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with respect to Nano Mission:
1.It was launched in 12th five-year plan
2.The Department of Science and Technology is the nodal agency for implementing the Nano Mission.
Which of the above given statement is/are correct?

Nice, Locarno and Vienna Agreement are related to which of the following field?

Consider the following statements with respect to CRISPR-Cas9:
1.It is a new type of Gene Editing.
2.It was adapted from a naturally occurring genome editing system in bacteria and virus.
Which of the above given statement is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with respect to benefits of Gene Editing:
1.Treat many human diseases & genetic disorders like HIV/AIDS, hemophilia
2.It could form the basis of highly efficient and cost-effective next generation antibiotics
3.Gene editing can be used to bring to life extinct species
Which of the above given statement is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with respect to Industrial Design (IPR):
1.“Industrial design” title granted by any official authority protects only the non-functional features of an industrial product.
2.The period of protection granted to Industrial Design is from 10 to 25 years.
Which of the following codes below given is/are NOT correct?

Which of the following is/are functions of Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)?
1.To appraise activities involving large scale use of hazardous microorganisms and recombinants in research and industrial production from the environmental angle.
2.To appraise proposals relating to the release of genetically engineered organisms and products into the environment including experimental field trials.
3.It has no powers to take punitive action under the Environment Protection Act.
Which of the following codes below given is/are NOT correct?

Which of the following statements are true regarding challenges related to Nanoparticles?
1.Nanoparticles being small in size have a tendency to clump up which make them inactive with prolonged use.
2.Due to their ability to long persistence, they may raise concerns such as biomagnification.
3.In free form nanoparticles can accumulate in the soil, water or plant life.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Gold Nano particles helps in:
1.Defecting Alzheimer’s disease at an early stage.
2.Delivery drugs to specific site in the body, without harming healthy organs.
Which of the above given applications is/are correct?