Question

What is NDM-1?

• A. National Defence Missile 1, developed by Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) as a part of the comprehensive missile shield for India.
• B. A bacterial gene called New Delhi Metallolactamase-I, dubbed the 'superbug' because of it being resistant to most antibiotics.
• C. New Directions in Management I - the first among a series of international conferences on Management, to be inaugurated by Bill Gates in Mumbai in January 2012.
• D. A vision document on Disaster Management, released by Planning Commission.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

A bacterial gene called New Delhi Metallolactamase-I, dubbed the 'superbug' because of it being resistant to most antibiotics.

Answer 2

The correct option is (B): A bacterial gene called New Delhi Metallolactamase-I, dubbed the 'superbug' because of it being resistant to most antibiotics.