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Which of the following organisations is concerned with educating people about AIDS in India?

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GEAC
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ICMR
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NACO
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CSIR
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The correct option is C NACO
In India, the awareness of AIDS is being spread mainly by the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) and other non-governmental organisations.


Some of the steps taken by NACO to prevent and control the spread of AIDS are:

  • NACO approved the use of Teach AIDS curriculum in India.
  • Monitors blood bank licensing and blood donation activities.
  • Controlling the testing and reporting of infection transmitted through blood transfusion.

GEAC stands for Genetic Engineering Approval Committee. It takes decisions regarding the validity of GM research and the safety of introducing GM-organisms for public services.

ICMR stands for Indian Council of Medical Research. It is one of the oldest medical research bodies in the world.

The CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research) is the largest research and development organisation in India that conducts research in a wide array of various fields such as - environmental science, metallurgy, chemicals, life sciences, mining, food, petroleum, etc.


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