The protein X is produced by the cells in the snail-shaped part of inner ear called the cochlea, it is where sound waves are translated into electric pulses. The protein X helps transmit pulses from cochlear cells to nerves. The above ‘X refers to’:
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6%
Pendrin
53%
Otoferlin
21%
Beta-Amyloid
21%
Cytokines
Consider the following:
1. Carbon monoxide
2. Nitrogen oxide 3. Ozone 4. Sulphur dioxide Excess of which of the above in the environment is/are cause(s) of acid rain?
1. Carbon monoxide
2. Nitrogen oxide 3. Ozone 4. Sulphur dioxide Excess of which of the above in the environment is/are cause(s) of acid rain?
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11%
1, 2 and 3
71%
2 and 4 only
4%
4 only
14%
1, 3 and 4
Which country is world's largest platinum producer?
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16%
Russia
14%
United States of America
37%
South Africa
33%
Zimbabwe
Identify the incorrect statement with respect to ‘Coltan’:
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37%
Kenya holds more than 70% of the world's coltan reserves
17%
It is used to manufacture electric car batteries, mobile phones and other electronic devices
21%
Coltan is often refined into metallic tantalum, a heat-resistant powder used to produce capacitors
25%
DR Congo, along with neighbouring Rwanda, are two of the world's top coltan suppliers
‘Codex Alimentarius Commission’ with reference to it; identify the ‘incorrect’ statement:
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18%
CAC is an international food standards body established jointly by the FAO and the WHO
13%
It is headquartered in Rome
53%
India is a not a member of CAC
16%
Agreement on Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures of WTO recognizes Codex standards
‘Dark Fiber; sometimes seen in news refers to:
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33%
Optical fiber infrastructure that is installed but not currently in use
44%
World Wide Web content that exists on darknets
11%
A technique of genetic engineering
13%
A drone technology which has been optimally used for entering enemy lines
With respect to ‘Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) Instruments’ Identify the incorrect statement:
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23%
ZCZP bonds are financial instruments available for non-profit organizations (NPOs) to raise funds
10%
ZCZP bonds align with the philanthropic objectives of contributors
48%
ZCZP bonds involve high interest payments
18%
ZCZP instruments are structured like bonds but operate on a donation-based fundraising model