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‘Wolbachia method’ is sometimes talked about with reference to which one of the following?

UPSC · 2023 · Environment & Science & Tech
Question:
‘Wolbachia method’ is sometimes talked about with reference to which one of the following?

Options

Controlling the viral diseases spread by mosquitoes
Converting crop residues into packing material
Producing biodegradable plastics
Producing biochar from thermo-chemical conversion of biomass
Answer: Controlling the viral diseases spread by mosquitoes

Explanation:
The Wolbachia method involves introducing Wolbachia bacteria into mosquito populations to reduce their ability to transmit viruses like dengue and Zika.

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