CURRENT AFFAIRS

2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is SII’s new vaccine price for state governments?
A
Rs 300
B
Rs 400
C
Rs 150
D
Rs 200
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -PUNE: Vaccine beneficiaries have alleged that several private hospitals in Maharashtra were still charging Rs 780 for a dose of Covishield and Rs 1, 410 for Covaxin in spite of the authorities slashing the cost to Rs 386 per dose.

Detailed explanation-2: -It consists of two doses of 0.5 ml each.

Detailed explanation-3: -All citizens irrespective of their income status are entitled to free COVID-19 vaccination at Govt. Vaccination Centres. Those who have the ability to pay are encouraged to use Private Hospitals’ Vaccination Centres.

Detailed explanation-4: -COVAXIN®, India’s indigenous COVID-19 vaccine by Bharat Biotech is developed in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) - National Institute of Virology (NIV).

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