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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the name of the consortium launched by the Department of Biotechnology, to monitor Bacterial and Viral infections?
A
One Health
B
Bharat Health
C
Health Heroes
D
Covid Warrior
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The One Health Consortium consists of medical centres (All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)-Delhi, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)-Jodhpur, ICMR-Regional Medical Research Centre (RMRC)-Gorakhpur, ICMR- Regional Medical Research Centre (RMRC)-Dibrugarh, The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R.

Detailed explanation-2: -Renu Swarup, Secretary, Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of launched the First ‘One Health’ project of DBT through video conferencing.

Detailed explanation-3: -Such diseases have devastating impacts on animals, human, health systems, and economies, requiring years of social and economic recovery. Sensing this urgent need, the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, GoI supported a mega consortium on ‘One Health’.

Detailed explanation-4: -One Health Joint Plan of Action launched and presented by WHO and the Quadripartite partners.

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