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$25 million G20 Pandemic Fund project on animal health security launched

On 25 October 2024, in New Delhi, Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched the $25 million Pandemic Fund project on 'Animal Health Security Strengthening in India for Pandemic Preparedness and Response', funded by the G20 Pandemic Fund.

Summary

On 25 October 2024, in New Delhi, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched the Pandemic Fund project on 'Animal Health Security Strengthening in India for Pandemic Preparedness and Response'. It is a $25 million initiative funded by the G20 Pandemic Fund. He stressed the 'One Health' approach and released two documents: Standard Veterinary Treatment Guidelines (SVTG) and a Crisis Management Plan.

Key facts

Date
25 Oct 2024
Place
New Delhi
Project
Animal Health Security Strengthening in India for Pandemic Preparedness and Response
Size
$25 million
Funder
G20 Pandemic Fund
Documents released
Standard Veterinary Treatment Guidelines; Crisis Management Plan
Approach
One Health

Practice MCQs 2 questions

Q1 Advanced

The animal health security project launched in New Delhi on 25 October 2024 is funded by:

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Correct answer: C — G20 Pandemic Fund

PIB, 25 Oct 2024: the Pandemic Fund Project is a $25 Million initiative funded by the G20 Pandemic Fund.

Q2

What is the size of the Pandemic Fund project on 'Animal Health Security Strengthening in India for Pandemic Preparedness and Response' launched on 25 October 2024?

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Correct answer: A — $25 million

PIB, 25 Oct 2024: the Pandemic Fund Project is a $25 Million initiative.

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