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Recently, "oilzapper" was in the news. What is it?
- A.It is an eco-friendly technology for the remediation of oily sludge and oil spills
- B.It is the latest technology developed for under-sea oil exploration
- C.It is a genetically engineered high biofuel-yielding maize variety
- D.It is the latest technology to control the accidentally caused flames from oil wells
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: A. It is an eco-friendly technology for the remediation of oily sludge and oil spills
The Oilzapper is a bioremediation technology that utilizes a consortium of microbes to degrade oily sludge and contaminants. It offers an environmentally friendly approach to cleaning up oil spills and industrial waste, converting harmful hydrocarbons into less toxic substances.
Source: UPSC gs1 2011