Satellites Used For Telecommunication Relay Are Kept In a Geostationary Orbit?
Satellites used for telecommunication relay are kept in a geostationary orbit. A satellite is said to be in such an orbit when: (2011) 1. The orbit is geosynchronous. 2. The orbit is circular. 3. The orbit lies in the plane of the Earth’s equator. 4. The orbit is at an altitude of 22,236 km. Select […]
The Function of Heavy Water in a Nuclear Reactor Is to
The function of heavy water in a nuclear reactor is to(2011) a) Slow down the speed of neutrons b) Increase the speed of neutrons c) Cool down the reactor d) Stop the nuclear reaction Answer: A The function of heavy water in a nuclear reactor is to Slow down the speed of neutrons. Heavy water […]
Which of the Statements Given Above is/are Correct? ( 2011 Science N tech)
1.They use living organisms as catalysts to generate electricity from certain substrates. 2.They use a variety of inorganic materials as substrates. 3.They can be installed in wastewater treatment plants to cleanse water and produce electricity.(2011) Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 […]
Scientists Can Determine The Arrangement or Relative Positions of Genes or DNA Sequences on a Chromosome. How does this knowledge benefit us?
At present, scientists can determine the arrangement or relative positions of genes or DNA sequences on a chromosome. How does this knowledge benefit us? 1. It is possible to know the pedigree of livestock. 2. It is possible to understand the causes of all human diseases. 3. It is possible to develop disease-resistant animal breeds,(2011) […]
Current Affairs Quiz 18 May 2022
India’s U-turn on Wheat Exports
Context The Union commerce ministry was preparing to send delegations abroad to boost the country’s wheat exports, when the government abruptly banned its exports on 14 May. Relevance GS-III: Public Distribution System – Objectives, Functioning, Limitations, Revamping; Issues of Buffer Stocks and Food Security Dimensions of the Article Why did India ban the export of […]
For a Better South Asian Neighborhood
Context Recent developments — in Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Pakistan — underline the geographic imperative that binds India to its neighbours in the Subcontinent. Relevance GS-II: India and its Neighborhood- Relations. Dimensions of the Article Need for intensive regional cooperation for managing the new dangers Hope for transcending internal divide between India and Sri Lanka […]
Focusing on Public Health Engineering
Context As we confront the public health challenges emerging out of environmental concerns, expanding the scope of public health/environmental engineering science becomes pivotal. Relevance GS-II: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Dimensions of the Article Why does India need a specialized cadre of […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 18 May 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 18 May 2022 Contents Focusing on public health engineering For a better South Asian Neighborhood India’s U-turn on Wheat Exports Focusing on Public Health Engineering Context As we confront the public health challenges emerging out of environmental concerns, expanding the scope of public health/environmental engineering science becomes pivotal. Relevance GS-II: Government […]
Open-RAN (Radio Access Network)
Focus: GS III- Science and Technology Why in News? Recently, The Ministry of Communications has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with M/s VVDN Technologies Private Limited to facilitate registered startups, innovators and MSMEs working in the field of Open RAN (Radio Access Network) to get their product tested at the existing lab of M/s VVDN. Open-RAN […]