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61.
What is the primary operational role envisioned for the 'Prahari' Missile System?
A Providing tactical battlefield support to ground forces
B Intercepting enemy satellites in orbit
C Conducting deep-sea surveillance operations
D Launching small satellites into low earth orbit
62.
The 'Prahari' Missile System, recently tested by DRDO, is best described as what type of missile?
A Short-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile
B Long-range air-to-air missile
C Anti-tank guided missile
D Submarine-launched cruise missile
63.
Which Indian organization is responsible for the development and successful testing of the indigenous 'Prahari' Missile System?
A Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
B Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
C Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
D Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
64.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the 'Varuna' exercise?
A It is a multilateral exercise involving all NATO member countries.
B It focuses exclusively on anti-submarine warfare.
C It is an annual bilateral naval exercise.
D It is a land-based military drill.
65.
What is the primary objective of the 'Varuna' naval exercise?
A To enhance interoperability and maritime cooperation
B To conduct joint land-based counter-terrorism operations
C To develop joint air superiority strategies
D To practice cyber warfare tactics
66.
The 'Varuna' naval exercise is a bilateral exercise conducted between India and which other country?
A France
B United States
C Russia
D United Kingdom
67.
What is a significant challenge associated with the indigenous CRISPR therapy for Sickle Cell Anemia in India?
A High cost of treatment and accessibility.
B Lack of suitable patient populations for clinical trials.
C Limited availability of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing tools.
D Ethical concerns regarding germline editing.
68.
Which of the following is a common approach in CRISPR-based gene therapy for Sickle Cell Anemia?
A Editing the gene to produce fetal hemoglobin (HbF) instead of adult hemoglobin.
B Introducing a functional copy of the faulty gene into the patient's cells.
C Silencing the gene responsible for producing abnormal hemoglobin.
D Removing the mutated gene entirely from the genome.
69.
What is the primary genetic defect targeted by CRISPR therapy for Sickle Cell Anemia?
A A mutation in the gene responsible for producing hemoglobin.
B A deletion in the DNA sequence of red blood cells.
C An overproduction of white blood cells.
D A deficiency in iron absorption.
70.
The integration of satellite networks into the Bharat 6G Testbed is expected to facilitate which of the following advanced applications?
A Enhanced drone operations and autonomous systems.
B Improved telemedicine and remote education services.
C Global IoT connectivity for smart cities and agriculture.
D All of the above