CURRENT AFFAIRS

2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
With what cost 42 virology research and diagnostic laboratories will be set up by the Central government?
A
Rs 324 Crore
B
Rs 300 Crore
C
Rs 434 Crore
D
Rs 400 Crore
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Union government will set up over 42 virology research and diagnostic laboratories under a central scheme during the period of the 15th Finance Commission (2021-22 to 2025-26). These will be set up at a cost of Rs 324 crore.

Detailed explanation-2: -Even if going for minimum specifications and cheapest equipment models, for the above one should budget for at least Rs 5-7 lakhs of investment.

Detailed explanation-3: -70% of all treatment decisions are based on pathology results, and therefore, setting up a business in pathology is an extremely lucrative career option.

Detailed explanation-4: -Virology Institutes. The two existing Apex Institutes for viral investigations and research in the country are as follows: ICMR’s National Institute of Virology at Pune, Maharashtra and its three field stations at Bangalore (Karnataka), Gorakhpur (U.P.) and Alappuzha (Kerala)

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