GK Current Affairs - Questions & Answers  - 17 January 2025

Anti-Ageing Drug

Welcome to the GK Current Affairs Quiz for 17th January 2025! Stay updated with the latest trends and facts across various topics including battlefield tourism, Amazon’s renewable energy efforts, Moon heritage sites, DNA motors, antiviral plants, anti-ageing drugs, the golden spice turmeric, and trans athletes in sports. Test your knowledge on these subjects to stay ahead in your preparation for competitive exams like UPSC, and enhance your understanding of current affairs. Let’s dive into today’s quiz!

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GK Current Affairs - Questions & Answers

Ques. What is battlefield tourism?

Ans. Battlefield tourism, or war heritage tourism, involves visiting historic battle sites, war memorials, and museums. It offers insights into military history, commemorates sacrifices, and fosters an understanding of significant conflicts and their impacts.

Ques. Who is the world's largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy?

Ans. Amazon is the world's largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy for five consecutive years.  Its 600 renewable energy projects produce 33 gigawatts (GW) sufficient to power approximately 8.3 million homes. It's a commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.  

Ques. Why has the Moon been added to endangered heritage sites?

Ans. The Moon was added to the endangered heritage sites list by the World Monuments Fund (WMF) due to risks from increased space exploration and commercial activities, threatening 90 heritage sites, including Tranquility Base, where Apollo 11 first landed, and artefacts from historic missions.

Ques. What are DNA motors?

Ans. DNA motors are nanoscale machines made from DNA strands that convert chemical energy into mechanical motion. They hold potential for targeted drug delivery, molecular diagnostics, and nanotechnology applications by manipulating molecules at the atomic level.

Ques. What are anti-viral plants?

Ans. Antiviral plants like neem, tulsi, ginger, and garlic possess bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, alkaloids, and essential oils,  that combat viruses. They boost immunity, inhibit viral replication, and are used in traditional medicine for treating respiratory infections and viral diseases.

Ques. What are the anti-ageing drugs? How are they risky?

Ans. Anti-ageing drugs, such as rapamycin and metformin, aim to slow ageing processes by targeting cellular pathways. Side effects may include immune suppression, gastrointestinal issues, and potential long-term risks like increased cancer susceptibility or metabolic disruptions.

Ques. Which spice is known as a golden spice?

Ans. Golden spice, commonly known as turmeric, contains curcumin, a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound. It has been traditionally used in medicine for its potential benefits in treating arthritis, improving skin health, and enhancing digestion.

Ques. Who are trans athletes?

Ans. Trans athletes are individuals who participate in sports according to their gender identity rather than their assigned sex at birth. They are undergoing hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or other medical treatments to align their physical characteristics with their gender identity. 

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