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341.
Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) is a severe form of:
A Inherited blindness
B Glaucoma
C Cataracts
D Macular degeneration
342.
What is the primary technology being used in the recent trials for treating inherited blindness?
A CRISPR-based gene editing
B Stem cell transplantation
C Retinal prosthetics
D Pharmacological interventions
343.
The successful operation of 'Shakti' reactor contributes to India's goal of:
A Enhanced energy security and reduced reliance on fossil fuels.
B Increased coal production for domestic use.
C Exporting nuclear fission technology.
D Developing advanced satellite propulsion systems.
344.
Compared to nuclear fission, nuclear fusion power is considered advantageous due to:
A Minimal greenhouse gas emissions and no long-lived radioactive waste.
B Lower initial investment costs.
C Easier technological implementation.
D Abundant availability of fissile materials.
345.
What type of device is 'Shakti' reactor, used for magnetic confinement of plasma?
A Tokamak
B Stellarator
C Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF) device
D Cyclotron
346.
What critical milestone has India's 'Shakti' reactor achieved?
A Sustaining plasma at over 100 million degrees Celsius for 10 seconds.
B Generating net energy from a fusion reaction.
C Achieving stable fusion at room temperature.
D Completing the construction of a commercial fusion power plant.
347.
What is the fundamental process that powers nuclear fusion reactors?
A Combining light atomic nuclei to release energy.
B Splitting heavy atomic nuclei to release energy.
C The combustion of fossil fuels.
D The fission of radioactive isotopes.
348.
The development of systems like 'Project Vayu' is crucial for addressing which major global issue?
A Air pollution and its impact on public health.
B Water scarcity and drought.
C Deforestation and biodiversity loss.
D Plastic waste accumulation in oceans.
349.
How does 'Project Vayu' aim to improve air quality management by policymakers?
A By enabling targeted and effective pollution control strategies.
B By automating the issuance of driving licenses.
C By managing the national power grid.
D By optimizing agricultural subsidies.
350.
What is a key benefit of 'Project Vayu' for citizens?
A Timely information to take protective health measures.
B Free access to high-speed internet.
C Automated delivery of essential goods.
D Personalized weather forecasting for outdoor activities.