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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) inagurated India’s first National Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Hub in ____
A
New Delhi
B
Hyderabad
C
Kolkata
D
Mumbai
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -All these indicate the extent of AMR in India. In response to this, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) established a national repository of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria at ICMR-National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases (ICMR-NICED), Kolkata, in 2019.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi, the apex body in India for the formulation, coordination and promotion of biomedical research, is one of the oldest medical research bodies in the world.

Detailed explanation-3: -Generate, manage and disseminate new knowledge. Increase focus on research on the health problems of the vulnerable, the disadvantaged and marginalized sections of the society. Harness and encourage the use of modern biology tools in addressing health concerns of the country.

Detailed explanation-4: -What is the function of ICMR? Ans. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is the apex body in the country, responsible for the formulation, coordination and promotion of biomedical research.

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