Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 2023 GS-I Current Affairs
Question

Which of the following is mRNA vaccine used against Covid-19 infection?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Moderna

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Moderna”.
The correct answer is Moderna.

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