Q12 · UPPSC current affairs · 12 October 2026 · PIB · ICMR Centre for High Altitude Medicine and Public Health Research Keylong

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What is the primary mandate of the newly established ICMR-CHAMP at Keylong?

A To monitor maritime weather patterns and oceanic biodiversity in the Himalayas.
B To regulate private sector investments in nuclear power plants.
C To supervise national competitive entrance examinations.
D To address mountain medicine, high-altitude public health, and physiological research in India.

Correct answer: (d) To address mountain medicine, high-altitude public health, and physiological research in India.

Explanation

Option D is correct because ICMR-CHAMP is ICMR's first dedicated institute for high-altitude public health and physiological research, focusing on mountain medicine. The other options point to unrelated sectors like nuclear energy or test administration.

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