27 APRIL 2022 DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTION

1) Question

With reference to Paxlovid, consider the following statements:

1. Paxlovid consists of nirmatrelvir tablets and ritonavir tablets.

2. It is manufactured by Serum Institute of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

2) Question

With reference to Montelukast, consider the following statements:

1. It is used for treatment of asthma and allergies.

2. According to a study by Indian Institute of Science (IISc) can block a protein that is key to replication of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

3) Question

Bagdogra airfield, recently seen in news, is located in:

West Bengal

Odisha

Tamil Nadu

Jharkhand

4) Question

With reference to the ‘Fasal Bima Pathshala’, consider the following statements:

1. It is under ‘Kisan Bhagidari Prathmikta Campaign’.

2. It aims to make the farmers aware about key scheme aspects of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) like basic scheme provisions, importance of insuring the crops and how to avail scheme benefits etc. in the ongoing Kharif Season 2022.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

5) Question

With reference to the tax collections, consider the following statements:

1. India’s net direct tax collections amounted to ₹14,09,640.83 crore for FY22.

2. The direct tax-to-GDP ratio is around 12% during 2020-21.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2