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Which one of the following is the best description of ‘AYUSH 64’, that was in the news recently?
A. It is an alternative dwarfing genes in wheat.
B. It is a Bio-pesticide based on entomo-pathogenic fungus Verticillium lecanii.
C. It is a poly herbal formulation developed by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences.
D. None of these
Explanation:
Scientists have found that AYUSH 64 is useful in the treatment of asymptomatic, mild and moderate COVID-19 infection as an adjunct to standard care. AYUSH 64 is a poly herbal formulation developed by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences. Initially the drug was developed for Malaria in the year 1980 and now is repurposed for COVID-19.