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World Bank cuts India's growth forecast to 6.5% for 2022-23: The World Bank has reduced the GDP growth forecast of India for 2022-23 to 6.5% from 7.5%. October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz Reason: The impact of the ongoing war in Ukraine, rising global interest rates and high inflation. ...

RBI issues directions for appointment of Internal Ombudsman: RBI has issued directions for appointment of Internal Ombudsman for all Credit Information Companies (CICs). October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz Eligibility: Every CIC must appoint the Internal Ombudsman for a fixed term of 3 ...

Q. Enrichment media allows the growth of a large number of varied bacterial species. TrueFalse Answer: False

Q. Isolation of pure culture refers to ___________ purification of cultureintroduction of inoculumseparation of a single colonyto grow microorganisms on a surface Answer: separation of a single colony

Q. An outbreak of sepsis caused by Staphylococcus aureus has occurred in the newborn nursery. You are called upon to investigate. According to your knowledge of the normal flora, what is the most likely source of the organism? ThroatColonNosenone of the above Answer: Nose

Centre raises credit guarantee limit for airlines sector: The Department of Financial Services (DFS) has modified the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) for the aviation sector. October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz The department has raised the scheme’s cheaper loan limit to ...

French writer, Annie Ernaux wins the 2022 Nobel Prize in literature: The French writer, Annie Ernaux (82) has been awarded the 2022 Nobel Prize in literature. October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz Reason: For the courage and clinical acuity with which she uncovers the roots, estrangements ...

Q. Roll-tube technique is used to isolate ___________ Stringent AnaerobesFacultativesAerobesNone Of These Answer: Stringent Anaerobes

Q. Which of the following is a function of cryoprotective agents? to trap the liquid nitrogenfor long-term preservation of culturesprevents formation of iceprevents cell damage due to ice crystal formation Answer: prevents cell damage due to ice crystal formation

Veteran actor, Arun Bali passed away: Veteran actor, Arun Bali has been passed away at the age of 79 in Mumbai. October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz He was best known for his work on TV show “Swabhimaan” and “3 Idiots”. He has started his acting debut with noted filmmaker Lekh Tandon's TV show ...