Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

Current Affairs

Topic

Year 2025

Question:

India has established its first zoo-based biobank at _________ which stores genetic materials from endangered species.

Options:

Thekkady

Kaziranga

Darjeeling

New Delhi

Correct Answer:

Darjeeling

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 1:Darjeeling

India has established its first zoo-based biobank at the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (PNHZP) in Darjeeling, West Bengal. Operational since July 2024, the facility stores genetic materials from endangered species. The project, a collaboration with the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), also includes an animal museum, enhancing conservation and research efforts in India.