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What is the primary function of a virus in computer systems?
What is the primary function of a virus in computer systems?
Which dance form is primarily designed for women and combines elements of Kathakali and Bharatanatyam?
Which dance form is primarily designed for women and combines elements of Kathakali and Bharatanatyam?
What is the significance of the NATYA SHASTRA in Indian performing arts?
What is the significance of the NATYA SHASTRA in Indian performing arts?
Which of these events took place to highlight India’s space capabilities?
Which of these events took place to highlight India’s space capabilities?
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What is unique about the recent sighting of rare Indian skimmer birds in Telangana?
What is unique about the recent sighting of rare Indian skimmer birds in Telangana?
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Which Indian dancer choreographed the first full-length dance drama dedicated to Nawab Wajid Ali Shah?
Which Indian dancer choreographed the first full-length dance drama dedicated to Nawab Wajid Ali Shah?
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What was the purpose of the 26th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition held in Dubai?
What was the purpose of the 26th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition held in Dubai?
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What did Odisha's 'All Odisha Leopard Estimation' reveal?
What did Odisha's 'All Odisha Leopard Estimation' reveal?
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What is highlighted by India's Yashaswini and Krittwika's victory in women's doubles table tennis?
What is highlighted by India's Yashaswini and Krittwika's victory in women's doubles table tennis?
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What significant milestone was achieved during the Amaravati drone summit 2024?
What significant milestone was achieved during the Amaravati drone summit 2024?
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Which animal is known for swallowing water rapidly and inflating its body?
Which animal is known for swallowing water rapidly and inflating its body?
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What is the main component used to manufacture Integrated Circuit (IC) chips?
What is the main component used to manufacture Integrated Circuit (IC) chips?
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Which creature is often referred to as the ‘bushman's clock’ in Australia?
Which creature is often referred to as the ‘bushman's clock’ in Australia?
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Which of the following animals can generate over 550 volts of electricity?
Which of the following animals can generate over 550 volts of electricity?
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What does malware refer to in the context of computer systems?
What does malware refer to in the context of computer systems?
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Which bird changes its color in winter to match the snow?
Which bird changes its color in winter to match the snow?
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What type of creature is a gecko, known for its tail-shedding defense mechanism?
What type of creature is a gecko, known for its tail-shedding defense mechanism?
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Which organization is responsible for providing internet access to customers?
Which organization is responsible for providing internet access to customers?
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What characteristic defines the hagfish among other fish?
What characteristic defines the hagfish among other fish?
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Which animal uses ultrasonic beeps to locate food?
Which animal uses ultrasonic beeps to locate food?
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Study Notes
Gifted Creatures
- Alligator: Possesses an upper body and bursts of speed for catching prey in or near water.
- Kookaburra: Known as the "bushman's clock" in Australia due to its singing, laughing, and chuckling.
- Hagfish: A fish with four hearts, one nostril, no jaws, and no stomach.
- Raven: The largest member of the crow family.
- Pufferfish: Inflates its body like a balloon when frightened, causing spines to protrude.
- Leaf Fish: A saltwater fish resembling a leaf, swaying with water currents, and varying in color (yellow, orange, red).
- Seahorse: Male seahorse carries eggs in a pouch on their belly until they hatch.
- Electric Eel: Can generate over 550 volts of electricity.
- Bottle-nosed Dolphin: Emits clicks, using echoes to locate prey and objects.
- Chameleon: Can change color to match its surroundings.
- Bat: A mammal using ultrasonic beeps for locating food.
- Ptarmigan: Changes its color to white in winter to blend with snow.
- Cobra: A snake that sprays venom at the eyes of enemies.
- Gecko: An "acrobat" lizard that sheds its tail to distract attackers.
- Penguin: Navigates using the sun to reach its breeding grounds.
Cyber World
- Integrated Circuit (IC) chips: Primarily made of silicon.
- Router: A machine with customized software and hardware for routing and forwarding information.
- Internet Service Provider (ISP): A company providing internet access (dial-up or other).
- GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications): The most common mobile phone standard.
- Spam: Unsolicited and unwanted email.
- Flight Simulator: A realistic system simulating aircraft flight, ranging from handheld games to cockpit-sized areas.
- Malware: A broad term for malicious software for data theft or computer damage.
- Virus: A self-replicating computer program that infects a computer without user knowledge.
- Spyware: Secretly installed software that tracks user computer interactions.
- Applet: A small software component with a specific function, not independent.
- Dot Matrix Printer: A computer printer that prints by impact.
- Pixel: The smallest piece of information in a digital image.
- Social Media: Broad term for online tools enabling user interaction.
- Blu-ray Disc: A data storage format offering protection against damage. It can refer to security software or hardware.
Dance In India
- Mohiniattam (Kerala): A female-focused dance combining Kathakali and Bharatanatyam.
- Shantiniketan: First Indian dance school established in 1901 .
- Gidda (Punjab): A popular women's folk dance in Punjab, counterpart of Bhangra.
- Kelucharan Mohapatra: A significant Odissi dancer.
- Natya Shastra: The primary source of classical Indian dance, music, and drama.
- Kathakali: A pantomime dance drama emphasizing masculine vigour.
- Chhau (Jharkhand): A folk dance style with colorful masks.
- Malti Madhavan: The first full-length dance drama, choreographed by Pandit Birju Maharaj.
Cordova November 24 Issue
- Nobel Prize in Medicine: Awarded to Victor Ambrose and Gary Ruvkun for microRNA research.
- ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation): Focusing on reduced rocket orbit time and a Debris-Free Space Mission (DFSM) by 2030.
- Odisha Leopard Estimation: Found increased leopard population, including rare melanistic (black) leopards.
- Indian Skimmer Birds: Spotted at Telangana's Lower Manair Dam, indicating a shift in migration patterns.
- Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition 2024: Held in Dubai, showcasing innovations in renewables and environmental technologies.
- MIDORI Prize: Awarded to Vera Voronova and Ysabel Agustina Calderón Carlos for conservation efforts.
- Vishvajit More (Wrestling): Won bronze medal in 2024 Under-23 Wrestling World Championship.
- Yashaswini, Ghorpade, and Krittwika Roy (Table Tennis): Won Women's Doubles at WTT feeder Cagliari 2024.
- Amaravati Drone Summit 2024: Held in Vijayawada, featuring a record-breaking drone show with Guinness World Records.
- Shri Nitin Jairam Gadkari: Minister of Road, Transport and Highways.
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Test your knowledge of some of the most fascinating creatures on Earth! This quiz covers unique adaptations and characteristics of various animals, from the alligator to the chameleon. Explore how these gifted creatures thrive in their environments and learn interesting facts along the way.
