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Q145 (NDA-II/2023) Science & Technology › Biotechnology & Health Official Key

Consider the following statements about Centralized Laboratory Network (CLN) : 1. CLN works to test vaccines which can be used during pandemic 2. India is a member of CLN 3. CLN is a part of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Explanation

All three statements are correct regarding the Centralized Laboratory Network (CLN):

  • Statement 1 is correct: The CLN is a global collaboration designed to test and evaluate vaccines during pandemic and epidemic disease outbreaks. It standardizes methods and materials to ensure that vaccine candidates are assessed rapidly, accurately, and consistently across different laboratories.
  • Statement 2 is correct: India is a member of the CLN. In 2023, the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Virology (ICMR-NIV) joined the network as a partner facility, enhancing India's role in global vaccine research.
  • Statement 3 is correct: The CLN is an initiative under the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI). It serves as a key enabler for CEPI’s "100 Days Mission," which aims to reduce vaccine development timelines to just 100 days in response to future pandemic threats (Disease X).
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