GS PrelimsScience and TechnologyBiotechnology2018

Consider the following pairs: Terms sometimes seen in news - Context/Topic 1. Belle II experiment - Artificial Intelligence 2. Blockchain technology - Digital/ Cryptocurrency 3. CRISPR – Cas9 - Particle Physics Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?

A

1 and 3 only

B

2 only

C

2 and 3 only

D

1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

1. Pair 1 is incorrectly matched. The Belle II experiment is a particle physics experiment designed to study properties of B mesons (subatomic particles) at the SuperKEKB accelerator in Japan. It is not related to Artificial Intelligence. 2. Pair 2 is correctly matched. Blockchain technology is the distributed ledger technology that underpins most cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. It provides a secure and transparent way to record transactions, making it central to the digital/cryptocurrency space. 3. Pair 3 is incorrectly matched. CRISPR–Cas9 is a revolutionary gene-editing tool used in biotechnology and genetic engineering. It allows scientists to make precise modifications to DNA. It is not related to particle physics.

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