Q. Recently, “AKTOCYTE tablets” have been approved by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). For which one of the following purposes is the tablet approved?

[A] Cancer

[B] Malaria

[C] Tuberculosis

[D] AIDS

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation – AKTOCYTE tablets have been granted approval by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for the purpose of cancer treatment. AKTOCYTE tablets are designed to be used during cancer treatment to minimize the side effects of radiotherapy. The Department of Atomic Energy and M/s. IDRS Labs Pvt. Ltd. Bengaluru have collaborated to develop AKTOCYTE tablets. The tablets have been developed with the aim of enhancing the effectiveness of cancer treatment while reducing its adverse effects.

Source: Forum IAS

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