16.04.2025

1. KFD is caused by a bacterium transmitted by the bite of Haemaphysalisspinigera ticks.
2. Human-to-human transmission of KFD has been documented in forest-dwelling communities.
3. The primary reservoirs of KFD virus in the ecosystem include monkeys, rodents, and ticks.
4. There is a specific antiviral treatment available for Kyasanur Forest Disease.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. It is India’s first automated bat monitoring system that detects and analyses bat echolocation calls in real time.
2. The system uses machine learning algorithms to classify bat calls based on their frequency and structure.
3. It was developed as a collaborative initiative between IIHS Bengaluru and the Zoological Survey of India.
4. BatEchoMon is powered by a solar battery and can function autonomously throughout the night.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The mission aims to measure forest biomass globally using a radar system capable of penetrating dense vegetation.
2. It will use a short-wave synthetic aperture radar (SAR) system to provide high-resolution images of forest canopies only.
3. The data from the mission will help in assessing the carbon flux between forests and the atmosphere.
4. Apart from forest mapping, the mission will also contribute to monitoring polar ice sheet movements.

Which of the statements given above are correct?