What is meant by the term “Oilzapper” that we frequently hear in the news?

Q. What is meant by the term “Oilzapper” that we frequently hear in the news?

1. It is an eco-friendly technology for the remediation of oily sludge and oil spills
2. It is the latest technology developed for undersea oil exploration
3. It is a genetically engineered high biofuel-yielding maize variety.
4. It is the latest technology to control the accidentally caused flames from oil wells.

Answer: It is an eco-friendly technology for the remediation of oily sludge and oil spills

The new technique of using the bacteria to get rid of oil spill has been called “Oil Zapping”. Oil Zapping is a bio-remediation technique involving the use of 'oil zapping' bacteria.

Bioremediation is a process used to treat contaminated media, including water, soil and subsurface material, by altering environmental conditions to stimulate growth of microorganisms and degrade the target pollutants. In many cases, bioremediation is less expensive and more sustainable than other remediation alternatives.Biological treatment is a similar approach used to treat wastes including wastewater, industrial waste and solid waste.