Current Affairs Question - 20 April 2019
Science & Technology
Bacteriophage
‘Bacteriophage’ sometimes seen in the news is:
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Bacteria that eats Virus
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Virus that eats Bacteria
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Bacteria that is immune to most of the drugs
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Bacteria that has New Delhi Metallo-beta-lactamase Gene
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Science & Technology
Bacteriophage
Consider the following statements:
- All bacteriophages are composed of a nucleic acid molecule that is surrounded by a protein structure.
- New bacteriophages assemble and burst out of the bacterium in a process called transduction.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
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Only 1
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Only 2
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Both 1 and 2
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Neither 1 nor 2
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National Physical Geography
India River System
Consider the following statements:
- Narmada and Tapi flows and drains in the Bay of Bengal.
- Malda Gap acts as water divide between River Ganga and River Yamuna.
- Turbulent flow of river is called Rapid.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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| D |
3 only
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International Physical Geography
Ports
Arrange the following ports from West to East:
- Gwadar Port
- Hambantota Port
- Sittwe Port
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:v
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1-2-3
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2-3-1
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| C |
3-2-1
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| D |
1-3-2
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International Defence & Security
International Fleet Review 2019
Consider the following statements vis-à-vis International Fleet Review (IFR) 2019:
- IFR 2019 is conducted off the coast of Vishakhapatnam in India.
- IFR is a platform for world’s navies to showcase their prowess and indigenous ship designing and ship building capabilities in a global/ international arena.
- INS Arihant will take part in IFR 2019.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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| D |
2 only
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