When World Sanskrit Day is observed? A. Kartik Poornima B. Sawan Poornima C. Shravan Poornima D. Vat Purnima Explanation: World Sanskrit Day is observed on Sawan Poornima in the Hindu calendar every year. The day also marks the holy festival of Raksha Bandhan. Being the first spoken and oldest language, Sanskrit holds significance in the […]
Who recently launched National Monetisation Pipeline? A. Narendra Modi B. Nirmala Sitharaman C. Amit Shah D. Rajnath Singh Explanation: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has launched the National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) in New Delhi. It comprises a four-year pipeline of the Central Government’s brownfield infrastructure assets. Besides providing visibility to investors, NMP will also serve as
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
