S&T 2016 Flashcards
(33 cards)
What is ‘Project Loon’ related to?
Wireless communication technology
Project Loon is developed by Google LLC to provide internet access using balloons.
What does Project Loon aim to achieve?
Economic internet access across the world
It uses a network of balloons floating in the stratosphere.
Viruses can infect which of the following?
Bacteria, fungi, plants
Viruses can infect almost any kind of host with living cells.
What is a bacteriophage?
A virus that infects and replicates within a bacterium
Bacteriophages are specific to bacteria.
What was the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) launched by ISRO also known as?
Mars Orbiter Mission
Mangalyaan made India the first Asian country to reach Mars.
Which country successfully made a spacecraft orbit Mars in its first attempt?
India
Mangalyaan was launched on 5th November 2013 and entered Mars orbit in September 2014.
What is the primary objective of Mangalyaan?
Study the Martian atmosphere and surface features
It also aimed to develop technologies for interplanetary missions.
What is ‘Astrosat’?
India’s first dedicated multi-wavelength space telescope
Astrosat was launched on September 28, 2015.
What is the lift-off mass of Astrosat?
1515 kg
It was launched into a 650 km orbit inclined at 6 degrees.
What is the purpose of the XPoSat mission?
Study dynamics of bright astronomical X-ray sources
It is India’s first dedicated polarimetry mission.
What type of vessel is INS Astradharini?
Torpedo launch and recovery vessel
INS Astradharini was commissioned on 6th October 2015.
What is the primary function of INS Imphal?
Guided missile destroyer
It is one of the most technologically advanced destroyers in the world.
What is the immediate advantage for India if the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) succeeds?
It can build fusion reactors for power generation
ITER is a collaborative project involving 35 countries.
What does the term ‘transcriptome’ refer to?
The full range of mRNA molecules expressed by an organism
It includes all RNA types, not just mRNA.
According to the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulation, 2011, which information is mandatory on pre-packed items?
List of ingredients, nutrition information, vegetarian/non-vegetarian
Recommendations regarding allergic reactions are not mandatory.
What information must every package of food carry according to the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulation, 2011?
The Name of Food, List of Ingredients, Nutritional information, Declaration regarding Veg or Non-veg, Declaration regarding Food Additives, Name and complete address of the manufacturer, Net quantity, Date of manufacture or packing, Lot/Code/Batch identification, Best Before and Use By Date, Country of origin for imported food, Instructions for use.
Allergic reactions information is not mandatory.
What are the three important decisions taken regarding Front of Package (FoP) labelling in February 2022?
- Threshold levels of sugar, salt, and fat for ‘high’ classification
- Voluntary FoP norms for 4 years
- Implementation of a health star rating system.
How is the Indian Nutrition Rating (INR) calculated?
Based on contribution per 100 g of solid food (100 ml for liquids):
* Energy
* Saturated fats
* Total sugar
* Sodium
* Positive nutrients.
What types of products are exempt from the Indian Nutrition Rating (INR) norms?
Products like:
* Milk and milk-based products
* Egg-based desserts
* Instant formula
* Salad and sandwich spreads
* Alcoholic beverages.
What is the role of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)?
Framing regulations, granting food safety licenses, laying down procedures for laboratories, providing policy suggestions, collecting data on food contaminants, creating an information network, and promoting food safety awareness.
What is the purpose of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006?
To establish a single reference point for food safety and standards, moving from multi-level control to a single command.
What does LiFi stand for?
Light Fidelity.
What are the key characteristics of LiFi technology?
Uses visible light for data transmission, wireless, significantly faster than WiFi, high-speed, low latency, and larger bandwidth.
Which statement about Bitcoin is true?
Anyone with a Bitcoin address can send and receive Bitcoins from anyone else with a Bitcoin address.
