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- Question
Name the enzyme discovered by Center for Cell and Molecular Biology (CCMB) scientists which helps to cut bacterial cell walls.
Options- A. Xanthine dehydrogenase
- B. Ribonucleotide reductase
- C. Firefly luciferase EC
- D. Murein EndopeptidiaseK
- Correct Answer
- Murein EndopeptidiaseK
ExplanationThe Center for Cell and Molecular Biology (CCMB) scientists have discovered a new enzyme called "Murein EndopeptidiaseK" while studying the cell growth in bacteria. This new discovery has paved the way for a new drug treatment that prevents anti-bacterial resistance by existing antibiotics.It would act on the protein of cell wall in Escherichia coli (E. coli), a bacterium found in the lower intestine of warm-blooded organisms.Pavan Kumar Chodisetti, research student and his mentor Dr. Manjula Reddy were the backbone of this discovery. The finding has been published in the latest issue of Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences, USA. - 1. India ranks __________ in Index of Cancer Preparedness.
Options- A. 19th
- B. 22nd
- C. 28th
- D. 31st Discuss
- 2. Which nation has decided to end sanctions waivers for all importers of Iranian oil?
Options- A. Russia
- B. United Kingdom
- C. United States
- D. France Discuss
- 3. Laurentino "Nito" Cortizo emerged as the President of which of the following country?
Options- A. Panama
- B. Cuba
- C. Belize
- D. Paraguay Discuss
- 4. Which country joined with India to produce film on the life of Mujibur Rahman?
Options- A. Bangladesh
- B. Pakistan
- C. Saudi Arabia
- D. Indonesia Discuss
- 5. Which ministry launched the Talent Hunt for artists and give them a platform to showcase their talent on the national stage?
Options- A. Minister of Environment and climate change
- B. Ministry of culture and tourism
- C. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
- D. Ministry of Labour and Employment Discuss
- 6. The book "Between Two Worlds" - "The Assamese Sikhs" has been authored by whom?
Options- A. Amrit Lal Nagar
- B. Aga Shahid Ali
- C. Abhijit Bhaduri
- D. Bimal Phukan Discuss
- 7. The book "The Island of Lost Girls" has been authored by whom?
Options- A. Kiran Doshi
- B. Anil Menon
- C. Manjula Padmanabhan
- D. Hansda Sowendra Shekhar Discuss
- 8. The Scientist from this Institute have developed world's Thinnest Material by making usage of Magnesium Diboride.
Options- A. IIT Indore
- B. IIT-Guwahati
- C. IIT Gandhinagar
- D. IIT Bhubaneswar Discuss
- 9. This country becomes World's 2nd biggest stock market.
Options- A. US
- B. China
- C. Japan
- D. Germany Discuss
- 10. World Poetry Day observed on __________.
Options- A. 22nd March
- B. 21st March
- C. 23rd March
- D. 24th March Discuss
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Correct Answer: 19th
Explanation:
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has released the 2019 Index of Cancer Preparedness (ICP) in which India's overall rank is 19th out of 28 countries, with a score of 64.9. Australia tops the ICP, followed by the Netherlands and Germany.
Correct Answer: United States
Explanation:
The United States is expected to announce on April 22, 2019 that all importers of Iranian oil will have to end their imports shortly or be subject to US sanctions. As per reports, the administration will terminate the sanction waivers that it had granted to some importers of Iranian oil late last year.
Correct Answer: Panama
Explanation:
The Panama Electoral Tribunal announced Laurentino "Nito" Cortizo (with 95% of votes counted) as the winner of Panama's presidential election.
Correct Answer: Bangladesh
Explanation:
India and Bangladesh agreed to jointly produce the film based on the life and works of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and documentary of Bangladesh Liberation War 1971. The delegation from Bangladesh side led by Dr. Gowher Rizvi, Adviser to Prime Minister of Bangladesh met Amit Khare, Secretary of Information and Broadcasting Ministry. The co-production of film was earlier announced by the PM of both India and Bangladesh. The movie will be directed by Shyam Benegal and the scriptwriter of the movie will be Atul Tiwari and the director of the documentary will be from Bangladesh who would be assisted by a co-director from India.
Correct Answer: Ministry of culture and tourism
Explanation:
Minister of culture and tourism Mahesh Sharma launched the National Mission on Cultural Mapping of India in the city. Under the mission, the government will hold a "talent hunt" for artists of various genres and give them a platform to showcase their talent on the national stage. The artists can register themselves on the cultural mapping portal, after which they will be given a unique ID.
Correct Answer: Bimal Phukan
Correct Answer: Manjula Padmanabhan
Correct Answer: IIT Gandhinagar
Explanation:
Scientists from Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar have developed world's Thinnest Material by making usage of Magnesium Diboride. It has its utility in next-generation materials and UV absorbing films.
Correct Answer: Japan
Explanation:
As a result of China's trade war with the US and its campaign to cut debt, the value of China's stock market fell to $6.09 trillion, losing its position as the World's second biggest stock market to Japan ($6.17 trillion). The U.S. has the world's largest stock market at just over $31 trillion. China's stock market overtook Japan's in 2014 and soared to an all-time high of over $10 trillion in 2015.
Correct Answer: 21st March
Explanation:
World Poetry Day observed on 21st March 2019 to encourage the reading, writing, and teaching of poetry throughout the world. In the year 1999 during its 30th General Conference in Paris, The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) adopted this day to support linguistic diversity and to safeguard endangered languages.
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