Indo-French Liver and Metabolic Disease Network Launched

Current Context: On July 5, 2024, Union Minister of Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, inaugurated the Indo-French Liver and Metabolic Disease Network (InFLiMeN) at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) in New Delhi.

• This collaborative initiative aims to prevent and cure metabolic liver diseases by fostering joint research and development between India and France.
• The network operates under the aegis of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, and the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, Government of France.
• By integrating multidisciplinary approaches and cutting-edge technologies, InFLiMeN seeks to advance the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of liver and metabolic disorders.
• Its ultimate goal is to create a fertile ecosystem for collaborative efforts in translational sciences, benefiting individuals affected by these conditions.
• Notable experts include Didier Samuel, Christian Boitard, Richard Moreau, Thomas F. Baumert, and Jean Charles Nault.

Question:

1 Who inaugurated the Indo-French Liver and Metabolic Disease Network (InFLiMeN) on July 5, 2024?

• A) Dr. Thomas F. Baumert
• B) Dr. Jitendra Singh
• C) Dr. Richard Moreau
• D) Didier Samuel

Answer: B) On July 5, 2024, Union Minister of Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, inaugurated the Indo-French Liver and Metabolic Disease Network (InFLiMeN) at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) in New Delhi.