Which joint initiative has been launched by TISS and PHF?

a. Centre for Environment Research

b. Centre for Environment Health

c. Centre for Environment Welfare

d. None of the above

ANSWER: Centre for Environment Research

Explanation:

The ‘Centre for Environmental Health‘ to assess the impact of environment-related problems like air pollution, climate change, pesticide use and sanitation on health, was launched by Union Minister JP Nadda.

A joint initiative of the Public Health Foundation of India and the Tata Institute of Social Science, the centre will conduct research across a range of environmental health issues, including chemical exposure, water and hygiene.

Its mandate also includes capacity-building, advocacy, outreach and remedial issues.

With a million species facing extinction and Arctic region experiencing ice free summer by 2040, environment health has become increasingly important