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  • Name the journal that publish, the discovery of the first small-molecule inhibitors of the Streptococcus pyogenes Cas9 (SpCas9) protein by the team of researchers headed by Amit Choudhary.


  • Options
  • A. Journal Nature
  • B. Journal Environmental Research
  • C. Journal of Biotechnology
  • D. Journal Cell

  • Correct Answer
  • Journal Cell 

    Explanation
    In the journal 'Cell' researchers authored that the discovery of the first small-molecule inhibitors of the Streptococcus pyogenes Cas9 (SpCas9) protein could enable more precise control over CRISPR-Cas9-based genome editing. i. The research was headed by Amit Choudhary of the Broad Institute, Harvard Medical School, and Brigham and Women's Hospital. These first small-molecule CRISPR-Cas9 inhibitors are much smaller than the previously discovered anti-CRISPR proteins.

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    • 1. What was the theme of the 5th Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) Media Summit on Climate Action and Disaster Preparedness?

    • Options
    • A. Focus on occupational safety and health has largely been confined to four sectors
    • B. For procurement and marketing support to MSMEs
    • C. Media Solutions for Sustainable Future: Saving Lives, Building Resilient Communities
    • D. Innovative Solutions for environmental challenges and sustainable production and consumption
    • Discuss
    • 2. Find the Metro rail corporation which has started an initiative to become the world's first 100% solar-powered metro?

    • Options
    • A. Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.
    • B. Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC)
    • C. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
    • D. Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)
    • Discuss
    • 3. Which of the following institute ranked 12th in APAC?

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    • A. Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
    • B. Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore
    • C. Indian Institute of Management, Indore
    • D. Indian Institute of Management, Kolkata
    • Discuss
    • 4. Name the organisation which has reported that India & China tops a list of nations for illegal sand mining?

    • Options
    • A. UNEP
    • B. UNESCO
    • C. UNICEF
    • D. IUCN
    • Discuss
    • 5. Name the product from Indonesia, which has been imposed Anti Dumping Duty by Government of India recently.

    • Options
    • A. Splenda
    • B. Saccharin
    • C. Stevia
    • D. Isomalt
    • Discuss
    • 6. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs gave its approval to permit Indian Oil to sale this much per cent of the equity in Lubrizol India to Lubrizol Corporation.

    • Options
    • A. 14 per cent
    • B. 24 per cent
    • C. 34 per cent
    • D. 44 per cent
    • Discuss
    • 7. The Union Government sought apology from this media agency before the Supreme Court for violating the telecast norms during the Pathankot terror in 2016.

    • Options
    • A. Times Now
    • B. Aaj Tak
    • C. NDTV India
    • D. ABP News
    • Discuss
    • 8. Which union ministry has launched "Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES)" for developing export-linked infrastructure?

    • Options
    • A. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
    • B. Ministry of Finance
    • C. Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
    • D. Ministry of Power
    • Discuss
    • 9. This party won the highest number of seats in the Manipur Legislative Assembly Elections 2017.

    • Options
    • A. Bharatiya Janata Party
    • B. All India Trinamool Congress
    • C. Communist Party of India
    • D. Indian National Congress
    • Discuss
    • 10. Which Union Minister launched the mobile app of (MHA) Grievances Redressal Mobile Application and Border Security Force (BSF)?

    • Options
    • A. Ramvilas Paswan
    • B. Y.S. Chowdary
    • C. Rajnath Singh
    • D. Venkaiah Naidu
    • Discuss


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