India’s first indigenous mRNA vaccine technology to fight Covid-19 was developed by which of the following institutes ?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is: (d) Indian Institute of Science and National Institute of Biomedical Genomics

India’s first indigenous mRNA vaccine technology against COVID-19 was developed collaboratively by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, and the National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (NIBMG), Kalyani. This vaccine platform is thermostable, cost-effective, and marks a major step in India's biotechnology and vaccine development capabilities.

mRNA vaccines work by introducing genetic instructions to produce viral proteins that trigger an immune response.

• Unlike conventional vaccines, they are synthetic and quicker to produce.

• India’s initiative aimed at self-reliance in vaccine technologies under Atmanirbhar Bharat.

• This development is significant as most mRNA vaccines (like Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna) were previously imported.

• The Indian mRNA vaccine candidate is expected to be more affordable and easier to store in Indian settings.