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Waksman got the noble prize for the discovery of

A) Streptomycin B) Chloromycetin
C) Pencillin D) Neomycin
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Streptomycin

Explanation:

In 1952, Waksman was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in recognition "for his discovery of streptomycin," the first antibiotic active against tuberculosis.

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Tarsands containing large molecular hydrocarbons like crude oil are found in limited quantities in several parts of the world but the most important known occurrence is in:

 

A) U.S.A B) Canada
C) Australia D) Russia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Canada

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Which of the following is an example of market failure?

A) Prices do not reflect the full social cost of production B) A firm goes out of business because it cannot find a market for its products
C) Prices rise so that the consumers cannot afford the products they want to buy D) Producer surplus is maximized
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Prices do not reflect the full social cost of production

Explanation:

Prices do not reflect the full social cost of production is an example of Market failure.

 

A market failure occurs when the supply of a good or service is insufficient to meet demand. This results in an inefficient distribution of resources among market participants.

It also occurs if externalities are not accounted for.

If a firm fails to maximize its profits this is not a general market failure.

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E.K. Janaki Ammal National Award on Taxonomy is administered by the

A) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare B) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
C) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare D) Ministry of Environment,Forest and Climate Change  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Ministry of Environment,Forest and Climate Change  

Explanation:

In order to encourage work of excellence in taxonomy and also to encourage young students and scholars to work in this field of science, this award, named after the late Prof. E.K. Janaki Ammal was instituted in the year 1999.Late Prof. Janaki Ammal did taxonomic work of outstanding merit and excellence, particularly in the area of cytotaxonomy and has been a source of inspiration to many young scientists.The award is presented by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

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Who is appointed as the UNICEF India’s Youth Ambassador?

A) P.V. Sindhu B) Hima Das
C) Mithali Raj D) Harmanpreet Kaur
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Hima Das

Explanation:

Hima Das, nicknamed the "Dhing Express", is an Indian sprint runner from the state of Assam is appointed as the UNICEF India’s Youth Ambassador.

 

She holds the current Indian national record in 400 metres with a timing of 50.79 s that she clocked at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia

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Which state government to install 221-Metre Bronze Statue Of lordRam In Ayodhya?

A) Uttar Pradesh B) Gujarat
C) Uttarakhand D) Himachal Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Uttar Pradesh

Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh state government to install 221-Metre Bronze Statue Of lordRam In Ayodhya.

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Missing letters puzzle

Answer

Answer:  T


Explanation:   In each row, add together the numerical values of the pairs of letters to the left and right, then calculate their difference, putting the letter with this numerical value in the centre space.

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Select the synonym of
dabble

A) solemn B) austere
C) meditative D) dally
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) dally

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