‘Wolbachia method’ is sometimes talked about with reference to which o

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

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Controlling the viral diseases spread by mosquitoes

Converting crop residues into packing material

Producing biodegradable plastics

Producing biochar from thermo-chemical conversion of biomass

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UPSC IAS – 2023

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The correct answer is A) Controlling the viral diseases spread by mosquitoes.

The Wolbachia method involves introducing the naturally occurring bacteria *Wolbachia* into mosquito populations, particularly *Aedes aegypti*, which transmit diseases like dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and yellow fever. *Wolbachia* can prevent these viruses from replicating effectively inside the mosquito, thereby reducing the mosquito’s ability to transmit the disease to humans. It can also affect mosquito reproduction, potentially suppressing populations over time.

This method is being explored and implemented by organizations like the World Mosquito Program as a sustainable, long-term approach to control mosquito-borne viral diseases, as an alternative or complement to traditional methods like insecticides.

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