Questions and Answers - GK Current Affairs Quiz - December 5, 2024

Questions and Answers - GK Current Affairs Quiz  - December 5, 2024

Diamond Battery

Test your knowledge with this GK Current Affairs Quiz for December 5, 2024! Questions cover a range of topics, from Ekman's Theory and Diamond Batteries to Cosmic Hibernation and the Fermi Paradox. Explore developments in MaTCH, Criminal Law, PLI Scheme, Heritage Tourism, STEM, SheSTEM, and India's Tiger Reserves.

Ques. What are the animals with the longest lifespans?
Ans. Animals with the longest life spans include the ocean quahog clam (over 500 years), Greenland shark (up to 400 years), Bowhead whale (200+ years), red sea urchin, Koi fish, Tuatara (200 years) and Galápagos tortoise (100+ years). These species often exhibit slow growth, low metabolism, and unique adaptations for longevity.

Ques. What is Ekman’s wind-driven theory?

Ans. Ekman’s wind-driven theory describes how surface winds cause ocean currents. Due to the Coriolis effect, water deflects right in the Northern Hemisphere, and left in the Southern, forming an Ekman spiral. The net water movement is 90° to the wind direction, influencing ocean circulation, upwelling, and nutrient transport.

Ques. What are diamond batteries?

Ans. Diamond batteries use radioactive isotopes like carbon-14 encased in synthetic diamonds to generate electricity. They’re long-lasting, self-charging, and safe due to radiation containment. Promising low-power devices like sensors and pacemakers, these batteries could operate for thousands of years, offering revolutionary medical, space, and remote applications.

Ques. What is cosmic hibernation?

Ans. Cosmic hibernation means entering a state of suspended animation (dormancy) for space travel or survival. It involves drastically slowing metabolism to conserve energy during long journeys or harsh conditions (by using the blood of bats). It’s being explored for future interstellar missions or dealing with emergencies like resource shortages. 

Ques. What is Fermi paradox?

Ans. The Fermi Paradox asks why we haven't found alien life despite the universe's vast size and likelihood of extraterrestrial civilizations. Possible explanations include rare intelligent life, civilizations destroying themselves or using undetectable technology, and human limitations in understanding or searching effectively.

Ques. What is MaTCH?

Ans. MaTCH (Molecular and Cellular Targeted Healthcare) is developing personalized and precise healthcare solutions through molecular and cellular research, genetic data, and individualized therapies to target specific disease mechanisms, improving treatment effectiveness and reducing side effects. 

Ques What are the three features of the New Criminal Law of India?

Ans. The three features of the New Criminal Law of India

1. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita to focus on criminal justice reform.

2. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita to improve citizen safety.

3. Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam to introduce modern evidence laws.

Ques. What is the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme?

Ans. The Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) 2.0 scheme aims to encourage a self-sustaining drone ecosystem and local production of drones and their components. It also promotes services related to drones - leasing and software sales. Incentives for drone manufacturers will be calculated based on a percentage of the sale value of drones. 

Ques. What is heritage tourism? What are the UNESCO heritage tourism states of India?

Ans. Heritage tourism involves visiting historical sites, monuments, and cultural landmarks to explore a region's history, traditions, and customs. Heritage tourism states are Rajasthan (Jaipur, Udaipur, and Jodhpur), Uttar Pradesh (Taj Mahal and Varanasi), Tamil Nadu (Dravidian architecture), Kerala (backwaters), Maharashtra (Elephanta and Ajanta), and West Bengal (Sunderbans, Dakshineshwar and Kalighat temples).

Ques. What is meant by STEM and SheSTEM?

Ans. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. It represents an integrated approach to education and career development in these fields. SheSTEM aims to inspire, educate and empower women to pursue rewarding careers in STEM.

Ques. Which is the tiger state of India?

Ans. Madhya Pradesh is the tiger state of India. It has eight tiger reserves namely Kanha, Satpura, Bandhavgarh, Pench, Sanjay Dubri, Panna and Veerangana Durgavati, and Ratapani. 

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