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As of July 2020, who among the following was the Director General of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)?

As of July 2020, who among the following was the Director General of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)? Correct Answer Prof. Balram Bhargava

The correct answer is Prof. Balram Bhargava.

  • As of July 2020, Prof. Balram Bhargava was the Director-General of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

Key Points

  • Professor Balram Bhargava, Secretary, Department of Health Research, (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare), Government of India and Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) joined on April 16, 2018.
    • Professor Bhargava is a Professor of Cardiology. Also serves as Executive Director of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi and Stanford India Biodesign Centre, School of International Biodesign (
    • ).
    • Professor (Dr) Balram Bhargava is an outstanding cardiologist, one of the foremost leaders in biomedical innovation, public health, medical education and medical research.

Additional Information

  • The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the apex body in India for the formulation, coordination and promotion of biomedical research, is one of the oldest and largest medical research bodies in the world.
    • Predecessor: Indian Research Fund Association (IRFA)
    • Formation:
      • 1911 (as IRFA)
      • In 1949, renamed as ICMR
    • Parent organization: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

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