GK Current Affairs - Questions & Answers - 9 January 2025
GK Current Affairs - Questions & Answers - 9 January 2025
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Stay updated with the latest GK current affairs in this comprehensive Q&A session on 9 January 2025. This edition covers a wide range of topics, including Ponzi schemes, Alopecia, and Asaram Babu's legal battles. We also explore concepts like Mumbai High, Googly in cricket, Bonds, Mohun Bagan, Femosphere, Tidal Tail, and Wolf Moon. Additionally, delve into scientific topics such as the Cosmic Conveyor Belt, pangenomes, loneliness proteins, aDNA, and Garudakshi. Learn about innovations like badge engineering and Thaiyur.
Ans. A Ponzi scheme is a fraudulent investment scam in which returns are paid to earlier investors using funds from new investors. The scheme collapses when recruitment slows or stops, causing significant financial losses to participants.
Ques. What is Alopecia Areata?
Ans. Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks hair follicles, causing patchy hair loss on the scalp or body. It can be temporary or chronic, with unpredictable regrowth patterns.
Ques. Who is Asaram Babu?
Ans. Asaram Bapu, also known as Asumal Sirumalani Harpalani, is an Indian spiritual leader who was convicted of rape. He gained popularity in the 1970s and established numerous ashrams and schools across India and abroad.
Ques. What is FAFSA?
Ans. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form used to apply for US college or graduate school financial aid. It determines your eligibility for federal grants, loans, and work-study programs.
Ques. Which is India's largest oil and gas field?
Ans. India's largest oil and gas field is the Mumbai High Field, located in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Mumbai. Discovered in 1974, it began production in 1976 and remains a significant contributor to India's domestic oil production.
The Mumbai High Field currently produces around 134,000 barrels of oil per day.
Ques. What is meant by the phrase"googly bamboozle?"
Ans. "Googly bamboozle" is a playful way to describe a surprising or unexpected change in data confusingly or misleadingly. It implies that the data has been altered in a way that is surprising and potentially misleading, like a googly in cricket.
Ques. What is a bond market?
Ans. The bond market is a financial marketplace where investors buy and sell debt securities, like government or corporate bonds. It influences interest rates, provides funding for entities, and serves as a key investment option.
Ques. What are copper concentrates?
Ans. Copper concentrates are partially processed ores containing high copper content, typically produced through mining and beneficiation. They are refined further in smelters to extract pure copper, essential for electrical, construction, and industrial applications worldwide.
Ques. What is a labelling system on the internet?
Ans. A labelling system on the internet categorizes and organizes content using metadata, tags, or labels. It enhances searchability, navigation, and user experience, aiding in content discovery, filtering, and efficient information management across platforms.
Ques. What is the Internet of Animals?
Ans. The Internet of Animals uses tracking devices, sensors, and data networks to monitor wildlife and domestic animals. It supports conservation, health monitoring, behaviour analysis, and ecological research, promoting sustainable coexistence between humans and animals.
Ques. What is femosphere?
Ans. Femosphere refers to the collective digital and social space where women's voices, experiences, and issues are amplified. It encompasses online communities, platforms, and movements advocating for gender equality, empowerment, and diverse female perspectives.
Ques. What is Mohun Bagan?
Ans. Mohun Bagan is one of India's oldest and most iconic football clubs, established in 1889. Based in Kolkata, it gained legendary status after winning the 1911 IFA Shield, symbolizing Indian resilience against colonial rule.
Ques. What are the five largest sea creatures?
Ans. The five largest sea creatures are Blue Whale (200 T), Fin Whale (80 T), Sperm Whale (57 T), Whale Shark (20 T), and Giant Squid (500 Kg)
Ques. What is a tidal tail?
Ans. A tidal tail refers to the elongated, often curved stream of gas, dust, or stars pulled from a celestial body due to gravitational interactions, such as a galaxy or star being affected by a nearby massive object. This phenomenon is commonly observed in galactic collisions or close encounters.
Ques. What is meant by the Wolf Moon?
Ans. The Wolf Moon is the first full moon of the year, typically occurring in January. It is named after the howling of wolves during the cold winter months, symbolizing the harshness of the season.
Ques. What is the Cosmic Conveyor Belt?
Ans. The Cosmic Conveyor Belt refers to the continuous movement of matter in the universe, including the cycling of stars, gas, and dust. It plays a crucial role in galaxy formation, star birth, and cosmic evolution.
Ques. What is Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization (FISH)?
Ans. Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization (FISH) is a molecular technique used to detect and localize specific DNA or RNA sequences in cells or tissues. It uses fluorescent probes to visualize genetic material, aiding in diagnostics and research.
Ques. What are pangenome graphs?
Ans. Pangenome graphs are advanced representations of genetic diversity within a species, incorporating variations across multiple genomes. They use graph structures to capture genetic differences, enabling more accurate analysis of gene function, evolution, and disease mechanisms.
Ques. What is Huntington's disease?
Ans. Huntington's disease is a hereditary neurodegenerative disorder caused by a mutation in the HTT gene. It leads to progressive motor dysfunction, cognitive decline, and psychiatric symptoms. Symptoms typically appear in mid-adulthood, and there is currently no cure.
Ques. What are loneliness proteins?
Ans. Loneliness proteins, like C-reactive protein (CRP), are activated during social isolation, contributing to inflammation. Elevated CRP levels in lonely individuals may increase the risk of health issues, including cardiovascular disease and stress-related disorders.
Ques. Where is Asia’s largest shallow wave basin research facility located?
Ans. Asia’s largest shallow wave basin research facility is located in Thaiyur, Chennai. The facility is designed by IIT-M to meet the research and industry requirements in coastal engineering and port management and studies the effects of climate change and developing large solar floating plants.
Ques. What is an aDNA?
Ans. aDNA (ancient DNA) refers to genetic material extracted from ancient specimens, such as fossils or archaeological remains. It provides insights into the genetics of extinct species, human evolution, and past environments, aiding in archaeological and evolutionary studies.
Ques. What is the "Garudakshi" online FIR system?
Ans. The Karnataka Forest Department launched the "Garudakshi" online FIR system, developed with the Wildlife Trust of India, to report forest and wildlife crimes. Initially piloted in five divisions, it will expand statewide for better crime management.
Ques. What is badge engineering?
Ans. Badge engineering refers to the practice of rebranding a product, often a car, by changing its logo or name while keeping the underlying design and components the same. It is commonly used by automakers to target different markets.
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