ICMR Lays Foundation for India's First High-Altitude Medicine Research Centre in Himachal Pradesh
The center is being set up at Keylong in the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh.
It will focus on clinical research, health issues unique to mountainous terrains, and improving healthcare delivery in isolated, remote regions.
The project is a multi-agency collaboration involving the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), DRDO, the Himachal Pradesh Government, and top academic institutions.
Exam Perspective: Understanding high-altitude physiology and pathology is crucial for both local tribal populations and defense personnel stationed in border areas like Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh.
Key Facts / Static GK
Himachal Pradesh CM: Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Headquarters: New Delhi
ICMR Director General: Dr. Rajiv Bahl
Practice Quiz — 14 July 2026
Q1. With reference to the recent surge in India's retail inflation, consider the following statements: 1. The retail inflation in June climbed to 4.4%, breaching the RBI's target of 4% for the first time since January 2025. 2. Retail inflation in India is measured primarily using the Wholesale Price Index (WPI). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q2. Which Indian state has become the first to sign the 'Framework for Action - Advanced Clean Energy, Driven Sustainable Development' with the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
Q3. What is the maximum shareholding/stake held by the Government of India in the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF)?
Q4. Which state government is set to develop India's first state-owned Earth Observation Satellite System, named 'AssamSAT'?
Q5. Where is the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) establishing India's first-ever dedicated Research Centre for High Altitude Medicine and Public Health?
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