| 17. | Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) under the Ministry of AYUSH organized an international webinar on 10 April 2020 on the occasion of World Homoeopathy Day. Who is current AYUSH Union Minister of State? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) under the Ministry of AYUSH organized an international webinar on 10 April 2020 on the occasion of World Homoeopathy Day. Over 1000 participants attended the webinar on a digital platform which was also live-streamed. The webinar was addressed by Union Minister of State (I/C) AYUSH Shripad Yesso Naik. |
| 18. | Volcano Anak Krakatau erupted on 11 April. It spewed a column of ash 500 meters into the sky. Where is volcano Anak Krakatau located? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano erupted on 11 April. It spewed a column of ash 500 meters into the sky. It last erupted in 2018. No casualties were reported.Anak Krakatau means the child of Kratakau, is the offspring of the famous Krakatau volcano. |
| 19. | Which of the following institutes has developed "wormivet," an indigenous herbal medication (dewormer) in the form of commercial products for livestock owners? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: National Innovation Foundation India (NIF) has developed "wormivet," an indigenous herbal medication (dewormer) in the form of commercial products for livestock owners. The product will be an alternative to the chemical method of treatment of worm. |
| 20. | The Department of Science and Technology (DST), under the Ministry of Science & Technology, is to fund which institute to undertake the development of Active Virosome (AV) Vaccine and Immunodiagnostic kits for COVID-19 emergency? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Department of Science and Technology (DST), under the Ministry of Science & Technology, is to fund Seagull BioSolutions Pvt. Ltd. (SBPL) to undertake the development of Active Virosome (AV) Vaccine and Immunodiagnostic kits for COVID-19 emergency. |
