JP Nadda launches five DHR-ICMR research initiatives including the 'First in the World' Challenge
On 25 October 2024, in India, Union Health Minister JP Nadda launched five DHR-ICMR health research initiatives planned under the 100-days agenda, including the 'First in the World' Challenge inspired by the success of Chandrayaan-3.
Summary
On 25 October 2024, in India, Union Health Minister JP Nadda launched five health research initiatives of the Department of Health Research and ICMR, planned under the 100-days agenda. A key initiative is the 'First in the World' Challenge, a high-risk, high-reward R&D scheme inspired by the success of Chandrayaan-3 to create health technologies unprecedented globally. Under PM-ABHIM, ICMR is also upgrading Viral Research & Diagnostic Laboratories into Infectious Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratories.
Key facts
- Date
- 25 Oct 2024
- Launched by
- Health Minister JP Nadda
- Number of initiatives
- Five (DHR-ICMR)
- Key initiative
- 'First in the World' Challenge
- Inspired by
- Chandrayaan-3
- Lab upgrade
- VRDLs to IRDLs under PM-ABHIM
- DG ICMR
- Dr Rajiv Bahl
Practice MCQs 1 questions
The ICMR 'First in the World' Challenge, launched by JP Nadda on 25 October 2024, was inspired by the success of:
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Correct answer: A — Chandrayaan-3
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: one of the key initiatives launched is the 'First in the World' Challenge, inspired by the success of Chandrayaan-3.