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Asked: January 23, 2022Category: General Knowledge, Honours and Awards

Which is the highest literary award in the world?

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    The Booker Prize is one of the highest and most prestigious literary awards given each year for the best novel written in English and published in the United Kingdom or Ireland. It is one of the most coveted awards in British culture, and winning it can lead to a significant sales boost for an authoRead more

    The Booker Prize is one of the highest and most prestigious literary awards given each year for the best novel written in English and published in the United Kingdom or Ireland.

    It is one of the most coveted awards in British culture, and winning it can lead to a significant sales boost for an author.

    The award was first created in 1969, and eligibility was initially limited to Commonwealth, Irish, and South African authors.

    In 2014, the rules were changed to allow any English–language novel to be nominated.

    This change proved controversial, with some commentators arguing that it diluted the quality of the award.

    The Booker Prize is decided by a panel of seven judges, who are appointed by the Booker Prize Foundation.

    The winner is announced each year in October and receives a cash prize of £50,000.

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Asked: January 20, 2022Category: Chemistry

Why are metallic compounds solid at room temperature?

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    The metallic elements are solid at room temperature because they have a high energy level. Metals conduct heat and electricity well, which is one of the properties that makes them useful in construction. They also tend to be malleable, meaning they can easily be molded into products. All metallic coRead more

    The metallic elements are solid at room temperature because they have a high energy level.

    Metals conduct heat and electricity well, which is one of the properties that makes them useful in construction.

    They also tend to be malleable, meaning they can easily be molded into products. All metallic compounds contain metals (such as iron, nickel, cobalt), and some contain other elements such as oxygen or sulfur.

    The main reason that metals are solid at room temperature is that the electrons in the metal atoms can move freely around. This is called metallic bonding, and it allows for electrical conductivity.

    The metallic bond also makes them malleable (i.e., capable of being bent into different shapes).

    Other reasons that metals are solid at room temperature include the following: The atoms in a metal are tightly packed together.

    During melting, heat is required to separate the atoms and rearrange them into new positions.

    This requires energy because it takes work to push or pull objects apart. The added heat also makes the electrons move faster, which increases the metal’s energy level. Solid metals are very hard.

    It takes a lot of heat to melt them, and even more, heat to evaporate them (that is, change from solid to gas).

    These processes require a great deal of energy because they involve releasing heat that is stored in solid metal.

    When a liquid is heated, the molecules move faster and their atoms become more spread out.

    The opposite happens when they cool down; the molecules slow down and come closer together again to form solids.

    In metallic compounds, there are so many electrons that it takes an enormous amount of energy to move them to a place where they can be absorbed by other atoms.

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Asked: January 19, 2022Category: Business, Business GK, Technology

How Much Does It Cost to Make an App?

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    How much does it cost to make an app?- is a common question to ask your software development company. It’s your right to know where your money goes when crafting your mobile solution. In this guide, we break down everything you need to know about mobile app development cost.

    How much does it cost to make an app?- is a common question to ask your software development company. It’s your right to know where your money goes when crafting your mobile solution. In this guide, we break down everything you need to know about mobile app development cost.

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Asked: January 13, 2022Category: Business GK, General, Technology

How to Hire App Developer For Mobile App Development?

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    Hire Mobile App Developers at Next Big Technology to convert your next mobile app idea into a creative and innovative Mobile Application. Being a top mobile app development company, we always focus on providing quality solutions at the best cost-effective price. We provide end-to-end support and helRead more

    Hire Mobile App Developers at Next Big Technology to convert your next mobile app idea into a creative and innovative Mobile Application. Being a top mobile app development company, we always focus on providing quality solutions at the best cost-effective price. We provide end-to-end support and help clients to grow their business, we provide complete support to them to grow their businesses and always love to be part of their growth.

    As a Top Mobile App Development Company, We provide complete Mobile App Development solutions as per customer needs. At Next Big Technology, We have a team of experienced Mobile Application Developers and Designers. We do work on all the latest and trending technologies which include Native Android App Development, Native Ios App Development, Hybrid App Development, Ionic App Development, Flutter App Development, React Native App Development. We are experienced in creating powerful, innovative, unique, custom mobile applications as per client ideas.

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Asked: January 12, 2022Category: General Knowledge

Custom Software Solutions – How it manage to get attention of Business owners?

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    Individual software must be created for each company. This approach allows you to effectively manage the company and get more profits. Read more useful information on the Virtosoftware blog.

    Individual software must be created for each company. This approach allows you to effectively manage the company and get more profits. Read more useful information on the Virtosoftware blog.

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Asked: December 22, 2021Category: General Awareness

India recently performed sea trials of a stealth destroyer ship named

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    On 19th December 2021, the sea trials of India's indigenously built stealth destroyer Mormugao began in the Arabian Sea. The maiden voyage of this warship coincided with the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Goa from Portuguese rule. Mormugao is the second stealth destroyer to be built under proRead more

    On 19th December 2021, the sea trials of India‘s indigenously built stealth destroyer Mormugao began in the Arabian Sea. The maiden voyage of this warship coincided with the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Goa from Portuguese rule. Mormugao is the second stealth destroyer to be built under project P-15B and will be commissioned in mid-2022.

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Asked: December 20, 2021Category: Biology

Carbon and energy requirements of autotrophic organisms are fulfilled by the process of

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    Autotrophic organisms are those that obtain their energy from the sun. These include plants and certain bacteria. Autotrophs use photosynthesis to create complex molecules from simple ones, such as carbon dioxide and water. In this way, they convert sunlight into usable chemical energy. They also reRead more

    Autotrophic organisms are those that obtain their energy from the sun. These include plants and certain bacteria.

    Autotrophs use photosynthesis to create complex molecules from simple ones, such as carbon dioxide and water. In this way, they convert sunlight into usable chemical energy. They also release oxygen and other gases.

    The carbon and energy requirements of autotrophic organisms are fulfilled by the process of photosynthesis. They require light, water, and carbon dioxide to produce organic materials (food).

    These organisms obtain carbon from the atmosphere in the form of CO2. Water is also needed for photosynthesis to occur.

    The autotrophs release oxygen as well as energy-rich molecules into their environment. Simple examples are plants such as mosses and algae.

    The energy-rich molecules produced during photosynthesis are used by autotrophs to capture the energy of sunlight and convert it into chemical bonds. The process is called photolysis.

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Asked: December 20, 2021Category: Biology

In which part of a plant are mesophyll cells found?

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    Mesophyll cells are found in the middle of a plant's leaves. Between these cells is a layer of tissue, known as intercellular air space, which contains stomata and chloroplasts. [adinserter block="7"] These cells are responsible for the process of photosynthesis. The main function of mesophyll cellsRead more

    Mesophyll cells are found in the middle of a plant’s leaves. Between these cells is a layer of tissue, known as intercellular air space, which contains stomata and chloroplasts.

    These cells are responsible for the process of photosynthesis. The main function of mesophyll cells in stomata is to absorb carbon dioxide.

    In plants, water is usually absorbed through the roots into the xylem tissue, where it travels upwards through numerous vessels known as tracheary elements and then enters intercellular air spaces in a process known as transpiration.

    The stomata release oxygen and produce carbon dioxide during this process. This process takes place in the mesophyll cells, which absorb both carbon dioxide and water through their cell walls.

    The stoma then releases oxygen into the atmosphere while absorbing carbon dioxide to use for photosynthesis.

    Mesophyll cells are unique because they contain chloroplasts, which means that they can conduct photosynthesis. These cells are responsible for the production of carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water.

    And so, mesophyll cells are extremely important for the process of photosynthesis, which is a vital aspect of plant growth and development.

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Asked: December 20, 2021Category: Biology

Deficiency of thiamine results in ___?

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    Thiamine deficiency results in a disease called Beriberi. It is a rare disorder that results in brain damage. The condition occurs when the body does not have enough thiamine (vitamin B1), which plays an important role in metabolism and cell growth. [adinserter block="7"] There are several types ofRead more

    Thiamine deficiency results in a disease called Beriberi. It is a rare disorder that results in brain damage. The condition occurs when the body does not have enough thiamine (vitamin B1), which plays an important role in metabolism and cell growth.

    There are several types of thiamine deficiency, including beriberi, Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, and Korsakoff psychosis.

    Beriberi is a condition that is characterized by peripheral neuritis. The nervous system degeneration leads to a loss of feeling in the feet and legs, weakness in the arms and hands, difficulty walking on stairs or rising from a chair, leg cramps, hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), numbness or tingling in the arms, legs and face, confusion, memory loss or dementia.

    Thiamine Deficiency is also known as Beriberi. It affects 0.15% of the population and occurs following long-term, low intake of thiamine (Vitamin B1) or from an inadequate diet that does not have enough foods such as whole grains, legumes, pork, and liver.

    Other causes include alcoholism, poor intestinal absorption (due to gastric bypass surgery), and taking certain medications such as diuretics, birth control pills, or antibiotics.

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Asked: December 20, 2021Category: Biology

Which of the following carries blood from the heart to the kidneys?

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    The renal arteries are the vessels that carry blood from the heart to the kidneys. The right and left renal arteries each originate at their corresponding aortic arch, but they may have slightly different sizes or lengths depending on such factors as age. [adinserter block="7"] Each one then travelsRead more

    The renal arteries are the vessels that carry blood from the heart to the kidneys. The right and left renal arteries each originate at their corresponding aortic arch, but they may have slightly different sizes or lengths depending on such factors as age.

    Each one then travels down toward its respective kidney through an abdominal cavity called the retroperitoneal space.

    The renal artery is also known as the afferent arteriole which means that it carries blood into the nephron. The main role of these arteries is to provide oxygenated blood for filtration and excretion of waste products from the kidneys, via capillaries i.e. glomerulus.

    The renal artery is the main blood supply for each kidney, so it is essential for its survival. The arterial walls are very elastic and composed of smooth muscle to allow the kidneys to adjust their blood flow according to various conditions such as exertion or even dehydration.

    It also gives a secondary supply to the ureters. The renal arteries are small in size and have an average diameter of about 1 mm.

    They branch extensively into arterioles which then further branch into capillaries (endothelial cells) that lie within the glomerulus, from where it exchanges oxygenated blood and filtrate (urine) with the surrounding interstitium.

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