Current Affairs Quiz 14 February 2024
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1. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to Biosimilars:
1) They are created using living organisms through extremely intricate production procedures.
2) They are usually lower-cost alternatives to their original biologic.
3) They are less sensitive to temperature, easy to maintain and does not require cold chain network.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectWhat are Biologics?
• Medicines known as biologics or biological products are created using living organisms through extremely intricate production procedures.
• The term “biologics” refers to a broad range of goods, including vaccines, therapeutic proteins, monoclonal antibodies, and gene and cell therapies.
What are Biosimilars?
• A biosimilar is a biologic that is “similar” to another biologic medication.
• Biosimilars and reference products are very similar in terms of safety, purity, and potency, but may differ somewhat in clinically inactive components.
• They are duplicates of biologic medications that have been utilized to treat a variety of diseases and disorders rather than brand-new pharmaceuticals.
• Every biosimilar is produced utilizing the same amino acid starting materials and exact, step-by-step procedures as its reference medicine, a well-researched, widely-used biologic drug that has been available for years. Biosimilars are all prescribed medications.
• The same raw materials and production techniques as the original biologic are used to create biosimilars. They are created and developed to be close to the original medication on which they are based.
Challenges of Biosimilars
• The pricey and drawn-out development process might take up to six or seven years.
• The temperature has a significant impact on the maintenance of biosimilars because of their great sensitivity. They must therefore be distributed via a cold chain network.
• Biosimilars and generic products differ significantly in terms of manufacturing costs and the required capital expenditures for machineryIncorrectWhat are Biologics?
• Medicines known as biologics or biological products are created using living organisms through extremely intricate production procedures.
• The term “biologics” refers to a broad range of goods, including vaccines, therapeutic proteins, monoclonal antibodies, and gene and cell therapies.
What are Biosimilars?
• A biosimilar is a biologic that is “similar” to another biologic medication.
• Biosimilars and reference products are very similar in terms of safety, purity, and potency, but may differ somewhat in clinically inactive components.
• They are duplicates of biologic medications that have been utilized to treat a variety of diseases and disorders rather than brand-new pharmaceuticals.
• Every biosimilar is produced utilizing the same amino acid starting materials and exact, step-by-step procedures as its reference medicine, a well-researched, widely-used biologic drug that has been available for years. Biosimilars are all prescribed medications.
• The same raw materials and production techniques as the original biologic are used to create biosimilars. They are created and developed to be close to the original medication on which they are based.
Challenges of Biosimilars
• The pricey and drawn-out development process might take up to six or seven years.
• The temperature has a significant impact on the maintenance of biosimilars because of their great sensitivity. They must therefore be distributed via a cold chain network.
• Biosimilars and generic products differ significantly in terms of manufacturing costs and the required capital expenditures for machinery - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
A state of sluggishness, inactivity, or torpor exhibited by reptiles during winter or extended periods of low temperature because of scarcity of food is called?
CorrectAbout Brumation
• It’s a state of sluggishness, inactivity, or torpor exhibited by reptiles during winter or extended periods of low temperature because of scarcity of food.
o It is a period of dormancy in reptiles, similar to hibernation in mammals, to conserve energy and survive the adverse environmental conditions.
• During brumation, reptiles may retreat to underground burrows, rock crevices or other sheltered areas where temperatures are relatively more stable.Estivation is when animals are dormant because weather conditions are very hot and dry. Their breathing rate, heart rate and metabolic rate decrease to conserve energy under these harsh conditions.
IncorrectAbout Brumation
• It’s a state of sluggishness, inactivity, or torpor exhibited by reptiles during winter or extended periods of low temperature because of scarcity of food.
o It is a period of dormancy in reptiles, similar to hibernation in mammals, to conserve energy and survive the adverse environmental conditions.
• During brumation, reptiles may retreat to underground burrows, rock crevices or other sheltered areas where temperatures are relatively more stable.Estivation is when animals are dormant because weather conditions are very hot and dry. Their breathing rate, heart rate and metabolic rate decrease to conserve energy under these harsh conditions.
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Recently, the Government has launched the SWATI Portal, that is aimed at?
CorrectAbout SWATI Portal:
• Science for Women-A Technology & Innovation (SWATI)” Portal is aimed at creating a single online portal representing Indian Women and Girls in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Medicine).
• The database of SWATI Portal will serve in policy making to address the challenges of Gender-gap.
• The Portal is a complete interactive database; and the first-of-its-kind in India which is developed, hosted and maintained by the National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR).IncorrectAbout SWATI Portal:
• Science for Women-A Technology & Innovation (SWATI)” Portal is aimed at creating a single online portal representing Indian Women and Girls in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Medicine).
• The database of SWATI Portal will serve in policy making to address the challenges of Gender-gap.
• The Portal is a complete interactive database; and the first-of-its-kind in India which is developed, hosted and maintained by the National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR). - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which among the following countries are part of Weimar Triangle?
1) Spain
2) France
3) Poland
4) Germany
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectWeimar Triangle
• The “Weimar Triangle” is a regional alliance of France, Germany, and Poland created in 1991 in the German city of Weimar.
• The group is intended to promote cooperation between the three countries in cross-border and European issues.
• It also aimed at assisting Poland’s emergence from Communist rule.IncorrectWeimar Triangle
• The “Weimar Triangle” is a regional alliance of France, Germany, and Poland created in 1991 in the German city of Weimar.
• The group is intended to promote cooperation between the three countries in cross-border and European issues.
• It also aimed at assisting Poland’s emergence from Communist rule. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about Kyasanur Forest Disease:
1) It is a disease caused by a pathogen that is primarily found in the Western Ghats region of India.
2) It primarily affects humans and monkeys with mortality rate between 30-40%.
3) It’s symptoms include fever, conjunctivitis and myalgia.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAbout Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD)
• Recent study confirms presence of Kyasanur forest disease in Karnataka districts.
• KFD is a tick-borne viral disease primarily found in the Western Ghats region of India.
• Symptoms: Fever is the predominant symptom, followed by conjunctivitis and myalgia(pain in a muscle) among confirmed cases.
• Mortality Rate:Reported mortality rate is 2–10%.
• Geographical Spread:
o Endemic to Karnataka, the virus causing KFD has been confirmed in two additional districts—Hassan and Mysore.
o Recent spread observed along the entire Western Ghats region, including Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Goa.
• Transmission and Susceptibility:
o Transmitted through tick bites, with black-faced langur monkeys playing a crucial role in the virus’s spread.
o Humans can contract the virus through tick bites, leading to considerable morbidity.
o Gender and Age differences:
Males and females are equally affected in the 20-40 age group.
Males predominate in the pediatric and elderly age groups among confirmed cases.IncorrectAbout Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD)
• Recent study confirms presence of Kyasanur forest disease in Karnataka districts.
• KFD is a tick-borne viral disease primarily found in the Western Ghats region of India.
• Symptoms: Fever is the predominant symptom, followed by conjunctivitis and myalgia(pain in a muscle) among confirmed cases.
• Mortality Rate:Reported mortality rate is 2–10%.
• Geographical Spread:
o Endemic to Karnataka, the virus causing KFD has been confirmed in two additional districts—Hassan and Mysore.
o Recent spread observed along the entire Western Ghats region, including Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Goa.
• Transmission and Susceptibility:
o Transmitted through tick bites, with black-faced langur monkeys playing a crucial role in the virus’s spread.
o Humans can contract the virus through tick bites, leading to considerable morbidity.
o Gender and Age differences:
Males and females are equally affected in the 20-40 age group.
Males predominate in the pediatric and elderly age groups among confirmed cases.
