Indian army has published the notification for SSC Tech 56 men and SSC Tech 27 women for the course commencing at OTA Chennai from April 2021
Recently scientists observed the merger of giant 'black holes' billions of light years away from the Earth. What is the significance of this observation?
Higgs boson particles' were detected
'Gravitational waves' were detected.
Possibility of inter-galactic space travel through 'wormhole' was confirmed.
It enabled the scientists to understand 'singularity'.
Which of the following are the reasons for the occurrence of multi-drug resistance in microbial pathogens in India?
1. The genetic predisposition of some people
2. Taking incorrect doses of antibiotics to cure diseases
3. Using antibiotics in livestock farming
4. Multiple chronic diseases in some people
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1 and 2
2 and 3 only
1, 3 and 4
2, 3 and 4
What is Cas9 protein that is often mentioned in news?
A molecular scissors used in targeted gene editing
A biosensor used in the accurate detection of pathogens in patients
A gene that makes plants pest-resistant
A herbicidal substance synthesized in genetically modified crops
Which one of the following statements is not correct?
Hepatitis B virus is transmitted much like HIV.
Hepatitis B, unlike Hepatitis C, does not have a vaccine.
Globally, the number of people infected with Hepatitis B and C viruses are several times more than those infected with HIV.
Some of those infected with Hepatitis B and C viruses do not show the symptoms for many years.
Consider the following statements:
1. In the first Lok Sabha, the single largest party in the opposition was the Swatantra Party.
2. In the Lok Sabha, a "Leader of the Opposition" was recognized for the first time in 1969.
3. In the Lok Sabha, if a party does not have a minimum of 75 members, its leader cannot be recognized as the Leader of the Opposition.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 and 3 only
2 only
1, 2 and 3
