1. Consider the following statements regarding bulk drugs and related schemes in India:
- A bulk drug is the key ingredient of a drug.
- Paracetamol is a bulk drug.
- The Bulk Drug Park scheme was launched in 2020 by the Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, aiming to develop 3 mega BDPs and reduce India’s dependence on China for APIs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] Only 1 and 2
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
A bulk drug or active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) is the main ingredient providing the therapeutic effect in medicines, such as paracetamol. The Bulk Drug Park scheme was launched in 2020 by the Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers to set up 3 mega parks and reduce dependency on China for APIs. Therefore, all the statements are correct.
2. Which of the following rivers flow through both India and Bangladesh:
- Kaladan
- Teesta
- Manu
- Narayani
Select the correct option using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 & 3]
Notes:
Teesta and Manu rivers flow through both India and Bangladesh. Kaladan originates in Myanmar and enters India, but does not flow into Bangladesh. Narayani, also known as Gandaki, flows from Nepal into India, joining the Ganga, but does not enter Bangladesh. Therefore, only 2 and 3 are correct.
3. With respect to the International Labour Organization, consider the following statements:
- It is the only tripartite U.N. agency, since 1919.
- It received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999.
- It sets labour standards, develop policies and devise programmes promoting decent work for all women and men.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 & 3]
Notes:- International Labour Organization (ILO) is the only tripartite U.N. agency, since 1919. It brings together governments, employers and workers of 187 member States, to set labour standards, develop policies and devise programmes promoting decent work for all women and men.
- It was established in 1919 by the Treaty of Versailles as an affiliated agency of the League of Nations.
- It became the first affiliated specialized agency of the United Nations in 1946.
- It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
- Promotes internationally recognized human and labour rights.
- Received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1969.
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