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1.Which space company has received the contract of NASA to ferry cargo and supplies to the agency’s proposed lunar space station? [A] Blue Origin [B] SpaceX [C] Astra Space [D] Exos Aerospace Correct Answer:  B [SpaceX] Notes: NASA has recently selected a new space capsule from Elon Musk-owned SpaceX to ferry cargo and supplies to be used in its proposed lunar space station. The Lunar space station aims to build a permanent post on the moon and mount future missions to Mars. SpaceX will get a portion of a $7 billion NASA contract to send ‘Dragon-XL’ spacecraft by using its Falcon Heavy rocket. 2.Which Indian state celebrated its statehood day on March 30? [A] Gujarat [B] Rajasthan [C] Maharashtra [D] Karnataka Correct Answer:  B [Rajasthan] Notes: Every year, March 30 is being celebrated as ‘Rajasthan Day’, to commemorate the day on which the state, which was earlier known as Rajputana came into existence. The state of Rajasthan came into existence on Mar

hydroxychloroquine IS USEFUL OR NOT IN TREATMENT OF COVID 19 OR CORONA

Hydroxychloroquine  (HCQ) is an anti-malarial drug similar to chloroquine, one of the oldest and best-known anti-malarial drugs, but with lesser side-effects. It can be bought over the counter and is fairly inexpensive. What is hydroxychloroquine? Hydroxychloroquine is a  quinoline medicine  used to treat or prevent  malaria , a disease caused by parasites that enter the body through the bite of a mosquito. Malaria is common in areas such as Africa, South America, and Southern Asia. This medicine is not effective against all strains of malaria. Hydroxychloroquine is also an  antirheumatic medicine  and is used to treat symptoms of  rheumatoid arthritis  and discoid or systemic lupus erythematosus. Important information Taking hydroxychloroquine long-term or at high doses may cause irreversible damage to the retina of your eye.  Stop taking this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have  trouble focusing, if you see light streaks or flashes in your vision, or if yo