August 2021

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the ZyCoV-D? A. Zydus Cadila has recently received approval for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) for ZyCoV-D. B. It is the world’s first and India’s indigenously developed DNA based vaccine for COVID-19 to be administered in humans including […]

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Piperine? A. It enhances curcumin absorption in the body. B. It gives turmeric its multivariate healing and protective power. C. A & B D. None of these Explanation: The actual turmeric slices or turmeric powder that we use every day in preparing our meals

A team of marine biologists from the Central University of Punjab have discovered a new species of marine green algae from A. Western Ghats B. Eastern Himalayas C. Andaman and Nicobar Islands D. None of these Explanation: Marine biologists from the Central University of Punjab (CUP) have discovered a new species of marine green algae

Which of the following set to start human trials of experimental mRNA HIV vaccine? A. Panacea Biotec B. Moderna C. Wockhardt D. Novozymes Explanation: Moderna has indicated that it may begin human trials for a vaccine for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) in September, employing the same m-RNA platform that it has used in its COVID-19

Who recently launched new peer-to-peer lending feature? A. DRDO B. CRED C. TRIFED D. NITI Aayog Explanation: Fintech platform CRED recently announced the launch of a new peer-to-peer lending feature called CRED Mint. In P2P lending, users sitting on idle money provide loans to potential borrowers identified by the service provider. These lenders then receive

Panjshir Valley, recently seen in news, is located in A. Iraq B. Iran C. Qatar D. Afghanistan Explanation: The Panjshir Valley is Afghanistan’s last remaining holdout where anti-Taliban forces seem to be working on forming a guerrilla movement to take on the Islamic fundamentalist group. Panjshir (also spelled as Panjsher and Panjsheer) is one of

Who was Kalyan Singh, recently seen in news? A. Former Odisha chief minister B. Former Punjab chief minister C. Former UP chief minister D. Former Gujarat chief minister Explanation: Senior BJP leader and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Kalyan Singh passed away recently. He served twice as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. He was

Which of the following notified as Central Drugs Laboratory for testing and batch release of vaccines? A. Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur B. Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi C. Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Noida D. National Institute of Animal Biotechnology, Hyderabad Explanation: National Institute of Animal Biotechnology, Hyderabad notified as Central Drugs Laboratory for testing

Exercise Konkan-2021 was held between HMS Westminster and which of the following Indian ship? A. INS Tabar B. INS Rana C. INS Ranvir D. INS Ranvijay Explanation: Exercise Konkan-2021 was held between INS Tabar and HMS Westminster on 16th of this month in the English Channel. The exercise included the participation of integral helicopters of

Who recently commissioned 25 MW floating solar PV project at Simhadri? A. Tata Power B. Adani Group C. NTPC D. JSW Energy Explanation: NTPC Ltd has commissioned the largest floating solar PV project of 25MW on the reservoir of its Simhadri thermal power station in Visakhapatnam. This is also the first solar project to be