ESE 2021: Current Affairs (Anthrax as a Bioterrorism Weapon)

Anthrax is caused by

Consider the following statements:

1) Bioterrorism is also referred to as germ warfare.

2) NATGRID is part of India’s counter terrorism programme.

3) Bioterrorism is also referred to as genetic warfare

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Pathogen responsible for Anthrax is..............?

What is the scientific name of Anthrax?

When was a biological weapon used?

Which of the following Anthrax defines the statement regarding its symptoms:

Swelling in the sore and nearby lymph glands, fever and headache, itchy bump resembling an insect bite.

Which of the following Anthrax defines the statement regarding its symptoms:

Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Headache, Loss of appetite, Fever, Swollen neck.

Which of the following Anthrax defines the statement regarding its symptoms:

Mild chest discomfort, Shortness of breath, Nausea, coughing up blood, Painful swallowing, High fever, Trouble breathing, Shock.

Which of the following Anthrax defines the statement regarding its symptoms:

Redness at the area of injection, Significant swelling, Shock, Multiple organ failure, Meningitis.

Which of the following statement is correct with respect to the treatment of Anthrax bioweapons?

I. Antibiotics 60-day treatment.
II. Anthrax vaccine.
III. Monoclonal immunizers.