Explanation

• Antonie van Leeuwenhoek is known as the Father of Microbiology.
• He was the first to observe and describe microorganisms using a microscope.
• He observed microscopic organisms in 1674.
• His discoveries included bacteria, protozoa, and other microscopic life forms.

Last verified on 05-09-2026

Explanation

• Aldehydes give a silver mirror test with Tollens' reagent.
• Tollens' reagent contains the diamminesilver(I) ion, [Ag(NH₃)₂]⁺.
• The aldehyde is oxidized to a carboxylic acid/carboxylate, while Ag⁺ is reduced to metallic silver.
• The deposited silver forms a shiny silver mirror on the test tube.

Last verified on 05-09-2026

Explanation

• USB stands for Universal Serial Bus.
• USB is a standard used to connect and transfer data between electronic devices.
• A USB flash drive is a data storage device that uses flash memory with an integrated USB interface.
• Ajay Bhatt is widely credited as a key figure in the development of USB technology in the 1990s.

Last verified on 05-09-2026

Explanation

Explanation

• Allergy is an abnormal immune response to harmless substances like dust or pollen.
• It occurs when the body reacts excessively to an allergen.
• This reaction involves the immune system producing antibodies.
• Thus, allergy is mainly due to an antigen–antibody reaction.

Last verified on 23-04-2026

Explanation

• GPS is an abbreviation of the Global Positioning System.
• It is a satellite-based radio navigation system.
• Owned by the United States government. 
• First launch: February 22, 1978

Last verified on 05-09-2026

Explanation

• Blood groups are identified by specific antigens present on the surface of red blood cells.
• These antigens determine compatibility for blood transfusions.
• They are key to classifying blood types like A, B, AB, and O.

Last verified on 04-09-2026

Explanation

• First Polio Vaccine Introduced: 1955
• Developer: Dr. Jonas Salk
• Type: Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV)
• Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV): 1961
• Developer of OPV: Dr. Albert Sabin

Last verified on 20-07-2026

Explanation

• The Banyan tree is famous for developing aerial roots from its branches.
• These roots grow downward and may become supporting trunks.
• Because of its multiple root-like structures.

Last verified on 04-09-2026

Explanation

• The normal number of ribs in a human body is 24 (12 pairs).

Additional information:

• Upper ribs: True ribs (1–7 pairs)
• Lower ribs: False ribs (8–12 pairs)
• Floating ribs: Last 2 pairs (11–12)

Last verified on 24-06-2026