Who among the following is the CMD of the Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd.?
[amp_mcq option1=”Dr. Krishna Ella” option2=”Adar C. Poonawalla” option3=”Dr. Cyrus S. Poonawalla” option4=”Viloo Poonawalla” correct=”option3″]
This question was previously asked in
UPSC Geoscientist – 2021
– It was founded by Dr. Cyrus S. Poonawalla.
– While Adar C. Poonawalla is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Cyrus S. Poonawalla holds the position of Chairman and Managing Director.
– It plays a significant role in producing vaccines for various diseases, including those supplied through global programs like Gavi and UNICEF.
– During the COVID-19 pandemic, SII was a major producer of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine (branded as Covishield).