Q. With reference to Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Initiative consider the following statements:
1.The initiative aims at preparing the world for future natural calamities and promotes setting up resilient infrastructure against the disasters.
2.The initiative has been launched by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. PRET initiative aims to be better prepared for future outbreaks of a similar scale and devastation as the COVID-19 pandemic. It also aims to provide guidance on integrated planning for responding to any respiratory pathogen such as influenza or coronaviruses.

Statement 2 is correct. The PRET initiative has been launched by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Source: ForumIAS