CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Jitendra Singh announced the launch Dare2eraD-TB on March the 24th. The initiative is data-driven research to eradicate TB by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India.

Detailed explanation-2: -Abhishek Mishra. Answer: Option D Explanation: “Dare2eraD TB” will be the umbrella TB program comprising initiatives like the Indian Tuberculosis Genomic Surveillance Consortium, Indian TB Knowledge Hub- Webinar Series and Host Directed therapies against TB and Evidence-based procedures for treating extra-pulmonary TB.

Detailed explanation-3: -The National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP), previously known as Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP), aims to strategically reduce TB burden in India by 2025, five years ahead of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Detailed explanation-4: -On the World Tuberculosis Day on Thursday, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya reaffirmed the government’s commitment to making India tuberculosis–free by 2025 and said this will be achieved by ensuring access to quality healthcare and advanced treatment. “Tuberculosis is a preventable and treatable disease.

Detailed explanation-5: -Tribal TB initiative, a unique partnership between the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Ministry of Tribal Affairs to improve the cascade of TB care and support services among Tribal Populations in India. The technical assistance for this initiate will be provided by USAID.