Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is the top organization in India for biomedical research.
2.The ICMR has launched the initiative ‘Global Excellence Challenge’ to encourage Indian scientists to come up with groundbreaking ideas to solve tough health problems.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is correct. The ICMR is the apex body in India responsible for the formulation, coordination, and promotion of biomedical research. It is one of the oldest and largest medical research organizations in the world.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The ICMR has launched an initiative called the “First in the World Challenge”, to encourage Indian scientists to find innovative solutions to difficult health problems.
Source: The Hindu
