When United States. Food and Drug Administration approve two gene therapies for sickle cell disease?
- A. 8 December 2023
- B. 7 December 2023
- C. 11 December 2023
- D. 12 December 2023
Correct Answer: A. 8 December 2023
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on 8 December 2023 approve two gene therapies for sickle cell disease, making one of them the first treatment in the United States based on the Nobel Prize-winning CRISPR gene editing technology. Casgevy, develop by partners Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX.O) and CRISPR Therapeutics (CRSP.BN), and bluebird bio’s (BLUE.O) Lyfgenia were approved for people aged 12 years and older.
Correct Answer: C. 1444 AH
Current Hijri Year is 1444 or the Current Islamic year is 1444 AH. The Islamic New Year also called the Hijri New Year or Arabic New Year is the day that marks the beginning of a new Hijri year and is the day on which the year count is incremented. The first day of the Islamic year is observe by Muslims on the first day of the month of Muharram. The current Hijri Year is 1444. it is started on Saturday, July 30, 2022.
Correct Answer: B. 20 May 2022
President Joe Biden landed in South Korea on 20 May 2022 for his first trip to Asia as US leader, aiming to cement ties with regional security allies as concerned over a North Korean nuclear test grows. Biden wants the trip to boost a years-long US pivot to Asia, where rising Chinese commercial and military power is undercutting Washington’s dominance. He received a warm welcome from South Korea’s new President Yoon Suk-Yeol, but there is growing concern that North Korea’s unpredictable leadership could conduct a nuclear test while he is in the region.
Correct Answer: B. Year of Rat
The Chinese New Year, which is popularly known as the Spring Festival in China fell on January 25, 2020. According to Chinese astrology, this year marks the year of Rat.
Correct Answer: C. Qatar
Qatar has announced major changes in its labour laws and policies. The country has announced to raise the minimum wage by 25 % to 1,000 riyals per month. The country has also scrapped the requirement for workers to get permission from their employers to change jobs. As Qatar is the host of FIFA world cup 2022, it has been under the spotlight.
Correct Answer: A. United States
The United States has successfully launched an intercontinental ballistic missile named Minuteman 3 from California. The missile was test flighted from the Vandenberg Air Force Base to a target in the Pacific Ocean. The unarmed missile and its three vehicles travelled over 6750 kilometers to the Marshall Islands as a part of the test.
Correct Answer: B. 9 October
World Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day (H2FC Day) is annually observe on October 8 to recognise the importance of the chemical element, Hydrogen, and its role in the transition towards a cleaner and more equitable energy future