Current Affairs - Places

Exercise : Places - Latest Current Affairs
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286.
Where is AstraZeneca building a pioneering $1.5 billion manufacturing plant to produce advanced cancer-fighting drugs?
Switzerland
Singapore
United States
United Kingdom
Answer: Option
Explanation:
AstraZeneca is constructing a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Singapore with a focus on producing advanced cancer-fighting drugs known as antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). This significant investment in Singapore's pharmaceutical landscape underscores AstraZeneca's commitment to expanding its global supply chain and leveraging Singapore's reputation for excellence in complex manufacturing.

287.
Where was the significant bleaching event among sea anemones documented, marking the first observed instance of sea anemone bleaching in India?
Kochi, Kerala
Kavaratti Island
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Agatti Island
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The significant bleaching event among sea anemones, marking the first observed instance of sea anemone bleaching in India, was documented in the Lakshadweep islands. Specifically, the bleaching event occurred off Agatti Island, highlighting the environmental stressors affecting marine ecosystems in this region.