Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (PNHZP) has become the first zoo in India to preserve DNA samples of wildlife from snowy regions. Which institution collaborated with PNHZP for this initiative?
Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB)
Why in the News?
"Darjeeling’s Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoo Becomes India’s First to Preserve DNA of Snowy Region Wildlife”
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (PNHZP) in Darjeeling collaborated with the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) to launch India's first DNA preservation initiative for snowy region wildlife, ensuring future research and conservation of endangered species like the Snow Leopard.
Consider the following statements with reference to Lower-sodium salt substitutes (LSSS):
1. Recently, The Department of Nutrition and Food Safety (NFS) of the World Health Organization (WHO) has launched its new guideline on the use of lower-sodium salt substitutes.
2. They can help in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
3. It may cause a deficiency in sodium.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I- A decline in pollinator populations can have a significant impact on global food security.
Statement-II- Approximately 35% of the world's food crops rely on animal pollinators for successful reproduction.
Which one of the following is correct in respect to the above statements?
Consider the following statements with reference to Brucellosis:
1. Brucellosis is a viral infection primarily transmitted through contaminated water sources.
2. The disease is also known as undulant fever due to the characteristic fluctuating pattern of fever it causes.
3. Human-to-human transmission of brucellosis is a common occurrence, particularly in crowded settings.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Recently, which method was used to detect the D1.1 genotype of the H5N1 virus in dairy cattle?
Consider the following statements regarding Self-amplifying mRNA (saRNA) Vaccine:
1. Unlike traditional vaccines, saRNA vaccines instruct the body to produce antigenic proteins instead of injecting them directly.
2. They require higher doses compared to existing mRNA vaccines to generate an immune response.
3. saRNA vaccines enable self-replication of mRNA, which makes them more effective at lower doses.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I- Containing outbreaks of Sudan Virus Disease (SVD) is challenging due to its high fatality rate and lack of a licensed vaccine..
Statement-II- SVD is a viral hemorrhagic fever with a history of significant outbreaks and limited treatment options
Which one of the following is correct in respect to the above statements?
Which of the following best describes the role of Bacterial Cellulose in plant healing, as revealed by a study in Science Advances?
What is Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), which has recently seen a surge in cases in Pune, Maharashtra?
Consider the following statements with reference to Lower-sodium salt substitutes (LSSS):
1. Recently, The Department of Nutrition and Food Safety (NFS) of the World Health Organization (WHO) has launched its new guideline on the use of lower-sodium salt substitutes.
2. They can help in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
3. It may cause a deficiency in sodium.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is classified as a type of prion disease. What is a prion?
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I- A decline in pollinator populations can have a significant impact on global food security.
Statement-II- Approximately 35% of the world's food crops rely on animal pollinators for successful reproduction.
Which one of the following is correct in respect to the above statements?
Recently, Niger has became first African Nation to eliminate which of the following diseases as a public health threat?