Practice MCQs

Correct Answer : B
IIT Guwahati has transferred the technology for a swine fever vaccine to BioMed Pvt. Ltd. This vaccine is designed to combat the classical swine fever virus found in areas such as Bihar, Kerala, and the northeastern regions of India. Utilizing a recombinant vector, the vaccine is safe for humans as it is non -infectious. The development of this vaccine was made possible through IIT Guwahati's reverse genetic platform. This collaboration seeks to fill a crucial void in India's swine fever vaccine technology, providing protection for pig populations in affected areas.

Correct Answer : A
Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston achieved a historic milestone as US surgeons successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig kidney into a 62-year-old patient. This groundbreaking achievement differs from earlier efforts, which involved temporary pig kidney transplants into brain-dead donors. Notably, this is the first instance of a pig kidney being implanted into a living individual, with the patient displaying encouraging signs of recovery.

Correct Answer : B
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has impacted 60% of dairy cattle in Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh, a highly infectious viral illness affecting livestock such as cattle, swine, sheep, and goats. Horses, dogs, and cats are not susceptible to FMD. Animals raised intensively are at higher risk. FMD, a transboundary animal ailment, impacts livestock trade and production, caused by an aphthovirus and marked by fever and blistering sores. Although recovery is typical, it results in reduced production.