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9)• Whenever a man attain fame, (1)/ his personal qualities are (2)/ imitated by other who (3)/ are close to him (4) /No error (5)
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Whenever a man attain fame, (1)
17%
his personal qualities are (2)
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imitated by other who (3)
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are close to him (4)
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No error (5)
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10)• Rivers, mountains and deep forests (1)/ are the places (2)/ mostly like by (3)/people living in urban areas (4)/.No error (5).
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Rivers, mountains and deep forests (1)
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are the places (2)
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mostly like by (3)
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people living in urban areas (4)
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No error (5).
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🏆 READING COMPREHENSION SET - 26
🏆 READING COMPREHENSION SET - 26
Daily English Quiz™
😍 Good Morning & Ready For Morning Dose My Warriors ? 🏆 READING COMPREHENSION SET - 26
Directions : Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the correct/most appropriate options :-
Last week, the Drug Controller General of India cleared, under the provisions of ‘emergency use authorisation’, a new mRNA vaccine for COVID-19 developed by Pune-based Gennova Biopharmaceuticals, a pioneer in India in developing mRNA vaccines. The vaccine is meant to be particularly effective against the dominant Omicron variant. With the World Health Organization having officially declared the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is no longer obsessive public interest in new variants. Even less so in newer vaccines. Data suggest that the uptake of the booster, or ‘precautionary doses’ of the array of COVID vaccines available in India has been declining for several months. Therefore, the significance of the new vaccine, GEMCOVAC-OM, is that it shows that an Indian company has the capability to make an mRNA vaccine, believed to be amenable to rapid production and scale-up, that could be useful against any future virus.
Normally, vaccines must go through progressive stages of testing, from Petri dishes to animals and expanding cohorts of human test subjects. Doing greater harm than good, or being unable to be better than the alternative in any of these stages is a ground for disqualification. This is why vaccine development and approvals are a decades-long enterprise.
During COVID-19, this risk-averse strategy was deemed unsuitable for the crisis at hand because of which drug regulators globally allowed vaccine makers to combine multiple stages while evaluating the efficacy, thus giving greater leeway to experimental formulations. This underlines the basic framework of ‘emergency use authorizations (EUA)’ adopted by regulators globally. Unlike the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which has for many years been evaluating novel drug and vaccine candidates, India’s regulatory system has largely been geared toward evaluating formulations that have been approved abroad and in assessing their suitability to India. Mistrust, arbitrary decree, and lax regulations have historically plagued clinical trials in India. More than evidence-based assessment, it was a technicality in India’s ‘New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019’ that allowed EUA in India for COVID-19 vaccines. A credible regime of phased, clinical trials and independent regulation for new drugs is still in its infancy in India. The FDA still authorises updated COVID-19 vaccines under emergency use provisions because while the pandemic is over, COVID-19 is not and thousands continue to die globally. This alone, however, cannot be the basis for continuing with the EUA regime in India. While the flexibility to accelerate should always be present, India must specify a streamlined regulatory process that weeds out non-essential steps but is hawk-eyed on safety and adverse reactions from new drugs and vaccines.
Last week, the Drug Controller General of India cleared, under the provisions of ‘emergency use authorisation’, a new mRNA vaccine for COVID-19 developed by Pune-based Gennova Biopharmaceuticals, a pioneer in India in developing mRNA vaccines. The vaccine is meant to be particularly effective against the dominant Omicron variant. With the World Health Organization having officially declared the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is no longer obsessive public interest in new variants. Even less so in newer vaccines. Data suggest that the uptake of the booster, or ‘precautionary doses’ of the array of COVID vaccines available in India has been declining for several months. Therefore, the significance of the new vaccine, GEMCOVAC-OM, is that it shows that an Indian company has the capability to make an mRNA vaccine, believed to be amenable to rapid production and scale-up, that could be useful against any future virus.
Normally, vaccines must go through progressive stages of testing, from Petri dishes to animals and expanding cohorts of human test subjects. Doing greater harm than good, or being unable to be better than the alternative in any of these stages is a ground for disqualification. This is why vaccine development and approvals are a decades-long enterprise.
During COVID-19, this risk-averse strategy was deemed unsuitable for the crisis at hand because of which drug regulators globally allowed vaccine makers to combine multiple stages while evaluating the efficacy, thus giving greater leeway to experimental formulations. This underlines the basic framework of ‘emergency use authorizations (EUA)’ adopted by regulators globally. Unlike the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which has for many years been evaluating novel drug and vaccine candidates, India’s regulatory system has largely been geared toward evaluating formulations that have been approved abroad and in assessing their suitability to India. Mistrust, arbitrary decree, and lax regulations have historically plagued clinical trials in India. More than evidence-based assessment, it was a technicality in India’s ‘New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019’ that allowed EUA in India for COVID-19 vaccines. A credible regime of phased, clinical trials and independent regulation for new drugs is still in its infancy in India. The FDA still authorises updated COVID-19 vaccines under emergency use provisions because while the pandemic is over, COVID-19 is not and thousands continue to die globally. This alone, however, cannot be the basis for continuing with the EUA regime in India. While the flexibility to accelerate should always be present, India must specify a streamlined regulatory process that weeds out non-essential steps but is hawk-eyed on safety and adverse reactions from new drugs and vaccines.
Question 1:
According to the passage, why was the emergency use authorization granted for the GEMCOVAC-OM vaccine?
According to the passage, why was the emergency use authorization granted for the GEMCOVAC-OM vaccine?
Anonymous Quiz
11%
It was developed by a renowned Indian pharmaceutical company.
39%
It is effective against the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
15%
The World Health Organization recommended its approval.
28%
The uptake of booster doses of existing vaccines has been declining.
7%
It underwent extensive testing stages and showed promising results.
Question 2:
Which of the following words is a synonym for 'declining' as used in the passage?
Which of the following words is a synonym for 'declining' as used in the passage?
Anonymous Quiz
64%
Decreasing
13%
Increasing
16%
Expanding
4%
Surging
3%
Escalating
Question 3:
What is the significance of the emergency use authorizations (EUA) during the COVID-19 pandemic?
What is the significance of the emergency use authorizations (EUA) during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Anonymous Quiz
15%
They allowed vaccine makers to bypass testing stages for faster approvals.
23%
They ensured that vaccines were thoroughly tested and safe for use.
30%
They gave leeway to experimental formulations and novel drugs.
22%
They were adopted by regulators globally to evaluate vaccine candidates.
10%
They facilitated rapid production and scale-up of mRNA vaccines.
Question 4:
Why does the passage mention the mistrust, arbitrary decree, and lax regulations in clinical trials in India?
Why does the passage mention the mistrust, arbitrary decree, and lax regulations in clinical trials in India?
Anonymous Quiz
13%
To highlight the challenges faced by Indian pharmaceutical companies.
43%
To contrast India's regulatory system with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
31%
To emphasize the need for evidence-based assessment in clinical trials.
8%
To explain the historical context of vaccine development in India.
4%
To justify the adoption of emergency use authorizations in India.
Question 5:
Which of the following words is an antonym for 'flexibility' as used in the passage?
Which of the following words is an antonym for 'flexibility' as used in the passage?
Anonymous Quiz
48%
Rigidity
20%
Adaptability
19%
Versatility
9%
Resilience
3%
Suppleness
Question:
According to the passage, why does the FDA continue to authorize updated COVID-19 vaccines under emergency use provisions?
According to the passage, why does the FDA continue to authorize updated COVID-19 vaccines under emergency use provisions?
Anonymous Quiz
31%
The pandemic is over, but COVID-19 cases and deaths continue globally.
33%
The FDA has a long-standing practice of evaluating novel drug candidates.
17%
The FDA has a streamlined regulatory process for vaccine approvals.
12%
The FDA is more flexible in granting emergency use authorizations.
6%
The FDA relies on evidence-based assessment for vaccine safety.
Question 7:
Which of the following words is a synonym for 'streamlined' as used in the passage?
Which of the following words is a synonym for 'streamlined' as used in the passage?
Anonymous Quiz
13%
Complicated
22%
Elaborate
53%
Simplified
7%
Complex
5%
Intricate
Question 8:
What does the passage suggest about India's regulatory process for new drugs and vaccines?
What does the passage suggest about India's regulatory process for new drugs and vaccines?
Anonymous Quiz
13%
It is in its infancy and lacks a credible regime of phased clinical trials.
31%
It has historically focused on evaluating approved formulations from abroad.
24%
It is more stringent and safety-focused compared to the U.S. FDA.
10%
It is based on arbitrary decrees and mistrust in clinical trials.
22%
It requires vaccines to go through progressive testing stages like Petri dishes and animal trials.
Question 9:
What is the overall tone of the passage?
What is the overall tone of the passage?
Anonymous Quiz
32%
Informative
25%
Critical
31%
Optimistic
7%
Cynical
4%
Neutral
Question 10:
What would be the most suitable title for the passage?
What would be the most suitable title for the passage?
Anonymous Quiz
12%
The Challenges of Vaccine Development in India
13%
The Rise of mRNA Vaccines in India
43%
The Importance of Emergency Use Authorizations for Vaccines
20%
The Evolution of India's Regulatory System for New Drugs
12%
The Impact of COVID-19 on Clinical Trials in India
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