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India's Long-Term Low-Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) targets net-zero emissions by the year ________.
- 2050
- 2060
- 2070
- 2080
Answer: 2070
India announced net-zero by 2070 at COP26 (2021), with interim targets: 500 GW non-fossil capacity, 50% renewable energy, 1 billion tonne CO₂ reduction by 2030. Balanced approach considering development needs. [[MoEFCC, NITI Aayog Reports]]
Organoids are 3D miniaturized versions of organs grown from ________ cells that mimic key structural and functional properties.
- Prokaryotic
- Stem
- Epithelial
- Blood
Answer: Stem
Organoids derived from pluripotent or adult stem cells self-organize into tissue-like structures. Used for disease modeling (e.g., brain, gut, liver), drug screening, and personalized medicine. Ethical alternative to animal testing. [[DBT Reports, NCERT Biology Class 12]]
AlphaFold, developed by DeepMind, uses deep learning to predict the ________ structure of proteins.
- Primary
- Secondary
- Tertiary
- Quaternary
Answer: Tertiary
AlphaFold predicts 3D protein structures from amino acid sequences with atomic accuracy, revolutionizing structural biology. Critical for rational drug design, understanding disease mechanisms, and enzyme engineering. [[DBT Reports, NCERT Biology Class 12]]
The Bhopal gas tragedy (1984) involved the release of ________ gas from a pesticide plant.
- Chlorine
- Phosgene
- Methyl isocyanate
- Ammonia
Answer: Methyl isocyanate
MIC (CH₃NCO) leak from Union Carbide plant caused one of the world's worst industrial disasters. Led to strengthened environmental regulations, disaster management protocols, and corporate accountability norms in India. [[MoEFCC Reports]]
BharatNet aims to provide high-speed broadband connectivity to all ________ in India.
- Cities
- Towns
- Gram Panchayats
- Districts
Answer: Gram Panchayats
BharatNet (formerly NOFN) is the world's largest rural broadband project, connecting ~2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats via optical fiber. Enables e-governance, telemedicine, education in rural India. [[MeitY Reports]]
Atal Bhujal Yojana focuses on sustainable management of ________ water through community participation.
- Surface
- Ground
- Rain
- Desalinated
Answer: Ground
Atal Bhujal Yojana (2020) is a World Bank-assisted scheme for participatory groundwater management in water-stressed areas. Aims to improve water security and livelihoods. [[Jal Shakti Ministry Reports]]
The Ayushman Bharat scheme provides health coverage of up to ₹________ per family per year for secondary and tertiary care.
- 2 lakh
- 5 lakh
- 10 lakh
- 15 lakh
Answer: 5 lakh
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) offers ₹5 lakh annual coverage for ~50 crore beneficiaries. World's largest government-funded healthcare program. [[NHA, MoHFW Reports]]
The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030) focuses on reducing disaster risk through ________ approaches.
- Reactive
- Preventive
- Curative
- Compensatory
Answer: Preventive
Sendai Framework emphasizes proactive risk reduction: understanding risk, strengthening governance, investing in resilience, enhancing preparedness. India aligns national policies with its targets. [[NDMA, UNDRR Reports]]
Zeolites are microporous, aluminosilicate minerals used as ________ catalysts in petroleum refining.
- Homogeneous
- Heterogeneous
- Enzymatic
- Photocatalytic
Answer: Heterogeneous
Zeolites (e.g., ZSM-5) have shape-selective pores for catalytic cracking, isomerization. Solid acid catalysts easily separated from products. Critical for clean fuel production. [[NCERT Chemistry Class 12]]
Drones in agriculture are used for crop monitoring, spraying, and collecting ________ data.
- Soil
- Weather
- Multispectral
- All of these
Answer: All of these
Agricultural drones equipped with multispectral sensors assess crop health (NDVI), soil moisture, pest infestation. Enable precision application of inputs, optimizing yield and sustainability. [[MoA Reports, ISRO]]
Quantum key distribution (QKD) ensures secure communication based on the principles of quantum ________.
- Entanglement
- Superposition
- Uncertainty
- All of these
Answer: All of these
QKD (e.g., BB84 protocol) uses quantum properties: any eavesdropping disturbs quantum states (uncertainty), detectable by legitimate users. Enables theoretically unbreakable encryption. India's National Quantum Mission supports R&D. [[DST Reports]]
Supercritical ________ is used as a green solvent for decaffeination and dry cleaning.
- Water
- Ethanol
- CO₂
- Methane
Answer: CO₂
Supercritical CO₂ (above 31°C, 73 atm) has gas-like diffusivity and liquid-like solvation power. Non-toxic, non-flammable, easily separable. Embodies green chemistry principles. [[NCERT Chemistry Class 12]]
India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act was enacted in the year ________.
- 2021
- 2022
- 2023
- 2024
Answer: 2023
DPDP Act 2023 establishes framework for processing personal data, emphasizing consent, purpose limitation, data principal rights. Aligns with global standards while addressing Indian context. [[MeitY Reports]]
The Smart Cities Mission in India focuses on developing urban areas with ________ infrastructure and digital solutions.
- Traditional
- Sustainable
- Industrial
- Rural
Answer: Sustainable
Smart Cities Mission (2015) promotes area-based development with sustainable mobility, water/energy efficiency, ICT integration, and citizen participation. 100 cities selected across India. [[MoHUA Reports]]
Oncogenes are mutated versions of normal cellular genes called ________ that promote cell growth.
- Tumor suppressors
- Proto-oncogenes
- Apoptosis genes
- DNA repair genes
Answer: Proto-oncogenes
Proto-oncogenes regulate cell division; mutations (point, amplification, translocation) convert them to oncogenes (e.g., RAS, MYC), driving uncontrolled proliferation. Key concept in carcinogenesis. [[NCERT Biology Class 12]]
Nuclear fusion research in India is primarily conducted at the Institute for ________ Research in Gandhinagar.
- Plasma
- Nuclear
- Atomic
- Space
Answer: Plasma
Institute for Plasma Research (IPR), Gandhinagar, leads India's fusion program (ADITYA-U tokamak, SST-1). Aims for clean, abundant energy via replicating stellar processes. [[DST Reports, NCERT Physics Class 12]]
Cyclic voltammetry is used to study the ________ properties of electroactive species.
- Thermal
- Optical
- Redox
- Mechanical
Answer: Redox
Cyclic voltammetry applies triangular potential waveform to electrode, measuring current response. Reveals redox potentials, reaction mechanisms, electron transfer kinetics. Key tool in electrochemistry research. [[NCERT Chemistry Class 12]]
In IoT, MQTT is a lightweight ________ protocol designed for low-bandwidth, high-latency networks.
- Transport
- Application
- Network
- Data link
Answer: Application
MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport) uses publish-subscribe model for efficient machine-to-machine communication. Ideal for sensor networks, smart homes, industrial IoT. [[MeitY Guidelines]]
Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) emphasizes the use of ________ and microbial cultures instead of chemical inputs.
- Chemical fertilizers
- Pesticides
- Cow dung and urine
- Hybrid seeds
Answer: Cow dung and urine
ZBNF (Subhash Palekar) uses Jeevamrut (microbial culture), Bijamrita (seed treatment), Mulching, and Waaphasa (soil aeration) to enhance soil health and reduce costs. Promoted in several Indian states. [[MoA Reports]]
Base editing, a derivative of CRISPR, allows direct conversion of one DNA base to another without causing ________.
- Mutations
- Double-strand breaks
- Deletions
- Insertions
Answer: Double-strand breaks
Base editors (e.g., cytosine/adenine base editors) chemically convert C→T or A→G without DSBs, reducing unintended indels. Safer for therapeutic genome editing. [[DBT Reports, NCERT Biology Class 12]]