Daily Quiz – 06.10.2026

1. The scheme seeks to address the transmission constraints associated with the increasing geographical concentration and variability of renewable power generation.
2. The scheme combines expansion of intra-state transmission infrastructure with energy storage to facilitate greater integration of renewable electricity into the grid.

Which of the following information supports/support the above statements?

1. The scheme provides Central Financial Support to help offset intra-state transmission charges associated with renewable power evacuation.
2. The scheme enables evacuation of up to 135 GW of renewable energy across States and Union Territories.
3. The scheme provides for deployment of 50 GWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) at renewable energy developer/generator ends or other locations important for grid flexibility.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Statements:
I. It enables researchers to manipulate the electrical activity of selected neurons by introducing genes for light-sensitive proteins and subsequently exposing the modified cells to specific wavelengths of light.
II. Its development was preceded by the identification of light-sensitive ion channels in a unicellular alga, demonstrating that proteins involved in environmental sensing could be adapted to control electrical activity in other cells.

The above statements have been associated with which of the following?

1. Optogenetics
2. Chemogenetics

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. It originates in West Bengal as a bifurcation of the Mathabhanga River, which is a distributary of the Padma River.
2. After flowing through West Bengal, it enters Bangladesh and passes through the districts of Satkhira and Khulna.
3. The Ichamati River ultimately drains directly into the Bay of Bengal near Moore Island.

Which of the statements given above are correct?