“Dare2eraD TB” launched on the Occasion of World TB Day

Current Context: Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the launch of Data-Driven Research to Eradicate TB- “Dare2eraD TB” by the Department of Biotechnology, M/o Science & Technology, on the occasion of World TB Day.

• Launched by - Department of Biotechnology, M/o Science & Technology.
• Aim - To realize dream of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of a “TB Mukt Bharat” by the year 2025.
• Initiatives under the umbrella program –
• InTGS - Indian Tuberculosis Genomic Surveillance Consortium.
• InTBK Hub- Indian TB Knowledge Hub- Webinar Series.
• Host Directed therapies against TB and developed an evidence-based regimen for treating extra-pulmonary Tuberculosis.

Question:

Q.1 Research on TB “Dare2eraD TB” has been launched by which department?
a. Ministry of health and family welfare
b. Ministry of AAYUSH
c. Ministry of Science and Technology
d. Ministry of Home Affairs