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Medical Education and Training in India: Research and Innovation

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge on Medical Education and Training in India, with a focus on Research and Innovation.
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Which organization is responsible for regulating medical education and training in India?

  1. Medical Council of India (MCI)

  2. National Board of Examinations (NBE)

  3. University Grants Commission (UGC)

  4. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Medical Council of India (MCI) is the statutory body responsible for regulating medical education and training in India.

What is the minimum duration of the MBBS program in India?

  1. 4 years

  2. 5 years

  3. 6 years

  4. 7 years


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The minimum duration of the MBBS program in India is 5 years, including one year of internship.

Which of the following is a premier medical research institute in India?

  1. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

  2. National Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS)

  3. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)

  4. Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) is a premier medical research institute in India, known for its advanced research facilities and contributions to medical science.

What is the name of the national-level entrance examination for admission to medical colleges in India?

  1. National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)

  2. All India Pre-Medical Test (AIPMT)

  3. Joint Entrance Examination (JEE)

  4. Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is the national-level entrance examination for admission to medical colleges in India.

Which government scheme aims to promote research and innovation in medical education in India?

  1. Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA)

  2. National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology (NMEICT)

  3. Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE)

  4. Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration (SPARC)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration (SPARC) is a government scheme that aims to promote research and innovation in medical education in India.

What is the name of the national medical journal published by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)?

  1. Indian Journal of Medical Research (IJMR)

  2. Journal of the Indian Medical Association (JIMA)

  3. The Lancet

  4. New England Journal of Medicine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Journal of Medical Research (IJMR) is the national medical journal published by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

Which Indian medical institution was ranked among the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023?

  1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)

  2. Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER)

  3. Christian Medical College, Vellore

  4. St. John's Medical College, Bangalore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) was ranked among the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023.

What is the name of the government initiative that aims to establish new medical colleges in underserved areas of India?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY)

  2. National Health Mission (NHM)

  3. Ayushman Bharat Yojana

  4. Janani Suraksha Yojana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) is a government initiative that aims to establish new medical colleges in underserved areas of India.

Which Indian medical institution was established as a Centre of Excellence in Biomedical Research by the Department of Biotechnology?

  1. National Institute of Immunology (NII)

  2. National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS)

  3. Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

  4. Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Institute of Immunology (NII) was established as a Centre of Excellence in Biomedical Research by the Department of Biotechnology.

What is the name of the national-level program that aims to promote research and innovation in medical education among undergraduate students in India?

  1. Undergraduate Research Scholars (URS) Program

  2. Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) Program

  3. Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) Program

  4. National Science Olympiad (NSO) Program


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Undergraduate Research Scholars (URS) Program is a national-level program that aims to promote research and innovation in medical education among undergraduate students in India.

Which Indian medical institution was ranked first in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023 in the medical category?

  1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)

  2. Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER)

  3. Christian Medical College, Vellore

  4. St. John's Medical College, Bangalore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) was ranked first in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023 in the medical category.

What is the name of the government scheme that provides financial assistance to medical students from economically weaker sections?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY)

  2. Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY)

  3. Ayushman Bharat Yojana

  4. Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for College and University Students


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for College and University Students provides financial assistance to medical students from economically weaker sections.

Which Indian medical institution was established as a Centre of Excellence in Translational Research by the Department of Biotechnology?

  1. National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (NIBMG)

  2. National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS)

  3. Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB)

  4. National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (NIBMG) was established as a Centre of Excellence in Translational Research by the Department of Biotechnology.

What is the name of the national-level program that aims to promote research and innovation in medical education among postgraduate students in India?

  1. Postgraduate Research Scholars (PRS) Program

  2. Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) Program

  3. Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) Program

  4. National Science Olympiad (NSO) Program


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Postgraduate Research Scholars (PRS) Program is a national-level program that aims to promote research and innovation in medical education among postgraduate students in India.

Which Indian medical institution was ranked among the top 200 universities in the world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023?

  1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)

  2. Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER)

  3. Christian Medical College, Vellore

  4. St. John's Medical College, Bangalore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) was ranked among the top 200 universities in the world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023.

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