Recently, "oilzapper" was in the news. What is it?
AIt is an eco-friendly technology for the remediation of oily sludge and oil spills.
BIt is the latest technology developed for under sea oil exploration.
CIt is a genetically engineered high biotuel yielding maize variety.
DIt is the latest technology to control the accidentally caused flames from oil wells.
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. It is an eco-friendly technology for the remediation of oily sludge and oil spills.
UPSC CSE Prelims 2011 (GS-I, Set A), Q.65. Official answer key: A.
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