Subject of the week – Science & Technology (Questions will be based on current affairs)
Daily Quiz 2.0: March 27
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Question 1 of 6
1. Question
Category: Science & TechnologyRecently a new group named ‘Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI)‘ came into force, it’s main aim is:-
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CEPI is a new alliance to finance and coordinate the development of new vaccines to prevent and contain infectious disease epidemics.
CEPI will create an innovative partnership between public, private, philanthropic and civil organizations.
The main goal of CEPI will be to work together to help fast-track vaccine development for known pathogens before they pose an epidemic threat.Incorrect
CEPI is a new alliance to finance and coordinate the development of new vaccines to prevent and contain infectious disease epidemics.
CEPI will create an innovative partnership between public, private, philanthropic and civil organizations.
The main goal of CEPI will be to work together to help fast-track vaccine development for known pathogens before they pose an epidemic threat. -
Question 2 of 6
2. Question
Category: Science & TechnologyWhich of the following statements are correct about ‘Superbugs’:-
1. Super Bugs can be either bacteria or viruses
2. Only some specific types of bacteria having some specified genes can be turned into superbugs
3. Misusing antibiotics is the single leading factor contributing to this problem
Answer using the codes below:-Correct
Explanations:-
“Superbugs” is a term used to describe strains of bacteria that are resistant to the majority of antibiotics commonly used.
Superbugs aren’t specific types of bacteria; all bacteria species can turn into super bugs.
“Misusing antibiotics (such as taking them when you don’t need them or not finishing all of your medicine) is the single leading factor contributing to this problem, the CDC says. The concern is that eventually doctors will run out of antibiotics to treat them.”Incorrect
Explanations:-
“Superbugs” is a term used to describe strains of bacteria that are resistant to the majority of antibiotics commonly used.
Superbugs aren’t specific types of bacteria; all bacteria species can turn into super bugs.
“Misusing antibiotics (such as taking them when you don’t need them or not finishing all of your medicine) is the single leading factor contributing to this problem, the CDC says. The concern is that eventually doctors will run out of antibiotics to treat them.” -
Question 3 of 6
3. Question
Category: Science & TechnologyRefuse Derived Fuel (RDF) systems are:-
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RDF is the product of processing municipal solid waste to separate the noncombustible from the combustible portion, and preparing the combustible portion into a form that can be effectively fired in an existing or new boiler.
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RDF is the product of processing municipal solid waste to separate the noncombustible from the combustible portion, and preparing the combustible portion into a form that can be effectively fired in an existing or new boiler.
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Question 4 of 6
4. Question
Category: Science & TechnologyA recent discovery name ‘Mesentery’ is:-
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The new discovery Known as the mesentery, the new organ is found in our digestive systems, and was long thought to be made up of fragmented, separate structures. But recent research has shown that it’s actually one, continuous organ.
To know more:- visit this site
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The new discovery Known as the mesentery, the new organ is found in our digestive systems, and was long thought to be made up of fragmented, separate structures. But recent research has shown that it’s actually one, continuous organ.
To know more:- visit this site
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Question 5 of 6
5. Question
Category: Science & TechnologyRecently ‘Hyperloop transportation system’ has been proposed to be introduced in India, which of the following statements are correct about it:-
1. It is a mode of passenger and freight transportation that would propel a pod-like vehicle
2. The tubes would house a low pressure environment, surrounding the pod with a cushion of air that permits the pod to move safely at such high speeds
Answer using the codes below:-Correct
Hyper loop is a proposed mode of passenger and freight transportation that would propel a pod-like vehicle through a reduced-pressure tube at more than airline speed.
The tubes would house a low pressure environment, surrounding the pod with a cushion of air that permits the pod to move safely at such high speeds, like a puck gliding over an air hockey table.Incorrect
Hyper loop is a proposed mode of passenger and freight transportation that would propel a pod-like vehicle through a reduced-pressure tube at more than airline speed.
The tubes would house a low pressure environment, surrounding the pod with a cushion of air that permits the pod to move safely at such high speeds, like a puck gliding over an air hockey table. -
Question 6 of 6
6. Question
Category: Science & TechnologyPlease consider the following statements about ‘Giant Metre wave Radio Telescope (GMRT)’:-
1. It is operated by the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, a part of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai.
2. Study of Pulsars have been it’s one of the objectives
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct, answer using the codes below:-Correct
The Giant Metre wave Radio Telescope (GMRT) was world’s largest radio telescope at the time it was built operating at Metre wave lengths. The GMRT was built and is operated by the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (NCRA-TIFR).
It’s objectives are:-
(i) Searching for the highly red-shifted line of neutral hydrogen from protoclusters or protogalaxies in an attempt to determine to epoch of galaxy formation, and
(ii) Searching for new short-period pulsars.Incorrect
The Giant Metre wave Radio Telescope (GMRT) was world’s largest radio telescope at the time it was built operating at Metre wave lengths. The GMRT was built and is operated by the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (NCRA-TIFR).
It’s objectives are:-
(i) Searching for the highly red-shifted line of neutral hydrogen from protoclusters or protogalaxies in an attempt to determine to epoch of galaxy formation, and
(ii) Searching for new short-period pulsars.
