Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024
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Which researchers were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2024?

  • Carovalan R. Bertozzi, Morten Meldal, Barry Sharpless
  • David Baker, Demis Hassabis, and John M. Jumper (correct)
  • John B. Goodenough, Stanley Whittingham, and Akira Yoshino
  • Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna
  • Trachoma is related to which part of the human body?

  • Lung
  • Heart
  • Eyes (correct)
  • Skin
  • When is World Mental Health Day observed?

  • 10 October (correct)
  • 9 October
  • 8 October
  • 7 October
  • Choose the incorrect statement:

    <p>The theme of 2017 World Mental Health Day was 'Mental Health' at the workplace.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024

    • David Baker (USA), Demis Hassabis (UK), and John M. Jumper (UK) won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2024.
    • David Baker was awarded for his work in computational protein design.
    • Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper were also awarded the Nobel Prize, jointly, for their work in protein structure prediction.
    • The Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2024 was awarded for contributions to protein science.

    Protein Science

    • A branch of biochemistry that focuses on the study of protein structure, function, and properties.
    • Proteins are crucial for various bodily functions, including cell development, repair, and function.

    World Health Organization (WHO) Honors India for Trachoma Elimination

    • India was honored by the World Health Organization (WHO) in October 2024 for eliminating Trachoma.
    • India becomes the third country in South-East Asia to eliminate Trachoma, after Nepal and Myanmar.

    Trachoma

    • An infectious disease affecting the eyes.
    • Caused by the Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria.
    • Symptoms include swelling, redness, itching, and discharge from the eyes.
    • Untreated Trachoma can lead to blindness.

    World Mental Health Day

    • World Mental Health Day is celebrated on October 10th every year.
    • The theme in 2024 was “Mental Health at Work”.
    • World Mental Health Day was first celebrated in 1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health.

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    Discover the groundbreaking achievements in protein science that led to the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2024. David Baker, Demis Hassabis, and John M. Jumper made significant contributions in computational protein design and structure prediction. Learn more about these advancements and the importance of protein science.

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