Question:- Which of the following statement is/are true about Novavaxs vaccine? A. It is meant to create antibodies that block a protein "spike" that the virus uses to infect its host. B. After seeing a strong immune response in animal testing, Novavax selected its vaccine candidate in April. C. Novavax Inc. is a company and the name of the drug is NVX-CoV2373. D. All the above are correct
Answer:- Ans. D Explanation: Novavaxs vaccine is meant to create antibodies that block a protein "spike" that the virus uses to infect its host. It has selected its vaccine candidate in April after seeing a strong immune response in animal testing.
Question:- Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about Aspergillosis? A. It is an infection. B. It is an allergic reaction C. It is a fungal growth. D. All the above
Answer:- Ans. D Explanation: Aspergillosis is an infection, allergic reaction, or fungal growth caused by the Aspergillus fungus. After black, white, and yellow, cases of a new fungal infection named aspergillosis were reported in the country.
Question:- Which of the following is/are the symptoms of Black Fungus? 1. Facial Swelling 2. Nasal Congestion 3. Headache A. Only 1 B. Both 2 and 3 C. Only 2 D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer:- Ans. D Explanation: Black Fungus or Mucormycosis symptoms include facial swelling, nasal congestion, and headache. If the lungs are infected then the symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath.
Question:- Which of the following are the causes of Yellow Fungus infection? 1. Poor hygiene 2. Moisture and heat 3. Contaminated food 4. Overuse of steroids A. 1 and 4 B. 2, 3 and 4 C. 1, 2 and 3 D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer:- Ans. D Explanation: The causes of Yellow Fungus infection are poor hygiene, moisture, and heat, contaminated food, and overuse of steroids.
Question:- Which of the following statements regarding Isolation during COVID-19 is/are correct? 1. It is used for people suffering from COVID-19 symptoms or who have tested positive for the virus. 2. In isolation means being separated from other people, mainly in a medical facility where you can receive clinical care. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:- Ans. C Explanation: Isolation is used for those people who have COVID-19 symptoms or who have tested positive. In isolation means being separated from other people, mainly in a medical facility where you can receive clinical care. As per WHO, if any person has symptoms then he or she should remain in isolation for at least 10 days plus an additional 3 days without symptoms. If a person is infected and does not develop symptoms then he or she should remain in isolation for 10 days from the time he or she tests positive.
Question:- In India, when did the second phase of COVID-19 vaccination start? A. December 2020 B. January 2021 C. February 2021 D. March 2021
Answer:- Ans. D Explanation: On 1 March, 2021, the second phase of vaccination started in India that allows all Indians above the age of 60 and Indians between the age of 45 and 59 with comorbidities to be vaccinated.
Question:- Consider the following statements. 1. When a virus does not change is called a mutation. 2. A virus with one or more new mutations is known as a “variant” of the original virus. Which of the following statements is/are correct? A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:- Ans. B Explanation: When a virus replicates makes copies of itself sometimes changes a little bit which is normal for a virus. These changes are known as mutations and a virus with one or more new mutations is known as a "variant" of the original virus.
Question:- Which of the following statement is/are correct about Favipiravir? A. Favipiravir is an antiviral COVID-19 drug. B. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals under the brand name FabiFlu has launched an antiviral drug Favipiravir. C. It is Indias first COVID-19 drug launched, priced at Rs 103 per tablet. D. All the above are correct
Answer:- Ans. D Explanation: Favipiravir is an antiviral COVID-19 drug. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals under the brand name FabiFlu has launched an antiviral drug Favipiravir. It is Indias first COVID-19 drug launched, priced at Rs 103 per tablet.
Question:- How many countries, areas, or territories are suffering from novel coronavirus outbreaks in the World? A. More than 50 B. More than 100 C. More than 150 D. More than 200
Answer:- Ans. D Explanation: According to WHO, around 216 countries, areas, or territories are suffering from novel coronavirus or COVID-19 outbreak in the world till 11 June, 2020.
Question:- Thailand announced that it has proceeded to test its novel coronavirus vaccine on which animal/bird? A. Monkeys B. Lizards C. Hens D. Kites
Answer:- Ans. A Explanation: After seeing positive results on mice now Thailand announced that it has proceeded to test its novel coronavirus vaccine on monkeys. The vaccine uses messenger RNA (mRNA) technology to weaken the strain of the virus and produce antigens to fight the virus from the root.
Question:- In a study, which cells are found in COVID-19 patients bode well for long-term immunity? A. P-cell B. D-Cell C. T-Cell D. Endothelial Cells
Answer:- Ans. C Explanation: T cells are known as immune warriors that help us fight some viruses, but their importance for battling SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has been unclear. Research is going on and maybe it can be fruitful.
Question:- Name the vaccine that is jointly developed by the German company BioNTech and US pharma giant Pfizer for COVID-19? A. BNT162 B. PICOVACC C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B
Answer:- Ans. A Explanation: BNT162 is jointly developed by the German company BioNTech and US pharma giant Pfizer. It is a group of four potential vaccines based on the messenger RNA or mRNA, concept. On the other hand, PICOVACC is an inactivated vaccine developed by the private biopharma company Sinovac. These vaccines are in clinical trial phases.
Question:- Name a clinical trial in which blood is transfused from recovered COVID-19 patients to a coronavirus patient who is in critical condition? A. Plasma Therapy B. Solidarity C. Remdesivir D. Hydroxychloroquine
Answer:- Ans. A Explanation: Plasma Therapy or Convalescent Plasma Therapy is a clinical trial in which blood is transfused from recovered COVID-19 patients to a coronavirus patient who is in critical condition.
Question:- How does Coronavirus transmit? A. When a person sneezes or coughs, droplets spread in the air or fall on the ground and nearby surfaces. B. If another person is nearby and inhales the droplets or touches these surfaces and further touches his face, eyes, or mouth, he or she can get an infection. C. If the distance is less than 1 meter from the infected person. D. All the above are correct.
Answer:- Ans. D Explanation: Coronavirus (COVID-19) transmits through the above-mentioned options.