CSIR-IITR, Lucknow marks diamond jubilee; Jitendra Singh calls for 'toxin-free India' by 2047
CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research marked its 60th anniversary at an event in Lucknow on 28 January 2025 addressed by Union Minister Jitendra Singh.
Summary
CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR) marked its 60th anniversary, or diamond jubilee, at an event in Lucknow on 28 January 2025 addressed by Union Minister Jitendra Singh. Singh called for CSIR-IITR to expand its reach towards a 'toxin-free India' by 2047 and noted its work investigating the cause of the mysterious disease in Rajouri district of Jammu & Kashmir. CSIR-IITR has supported more than 30 startups and 55 MSMEs, and a commemorative stamp was unveiled at the event.
Key facts
- Date
- 28 January 2025, Lucknow
- Milestone
- 60th anniversary (diamond jubilee)
- Institute
- CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research
- Goal
- Toxin-free India by 2047
- Support
- 30+ startups, 55 MSMEs
- Also
- Commemorative stamp unveiled
Practice MCQs 2 questions
CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, which celebrated its diamond jubilee on 28 January 2025, is located in which city?
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Correct answer: A — Lucknow
PIB 2097112: CSIR-IITR marked its 60th anniversary at an event in Lucknow on 28 January 2025.
CSIR-IITR was credited in January 2025 with investigating the cause of a mysterious disease in which district?
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Correct answer: A — Rajouri, Jammu & Kashmir
PIB 2097112: Jitendra Singh noted CSIR-IITR's contribution in investigating the cause of the mysterious disease in Rajouri district of Jammu & Kashmir.