CURRENT AFFAIRS

2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the name of India’s first mRNA vaccine which has granted approval to conduct human trials?
A
HGCO19
B
ZyCoV-D
C
Covishield
D
COVAXIN
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The EUA follows a recommendation of the expert group of the Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO), which deliberated on the vaccine candidate’s clinical trial data from 4, 000 volunteers. With the DCGI’s approval, GEMCOVAC-19 becomes the first indigenous mRNA Covid-19 vaccine to be available in India.

Detailed explanation-2: -BBV154 COVID Vaccine is the first intranasal vaccine approved by DCGI for primary immunization against COVID-19 in the 18+ age group for restricted use in emergency situation being developed in the country under Mission COVID Suraksha and adds to our repertoire of COVID-19 vaccine.

Detailed explanation-3: -Covishield (Oxford/ AstraZeneca formulation)

Detailed explanation-4: -Most vaccines contain a weakened or dead bacteria or virus. However, scientists have developed a new type of vaccine that uses a molecule called messenger RNA (mRNA) rather than part of an actual bacteria or virus.

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