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. Consider the following statements regarding the International Labour Organization (ILO):
- It has functioned as the only tripartite United Nations agency since 1919.
- It was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1969.
- It is responsible for setting labour standards, developing policies, and devising programmes to promote decent work for all women and men.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 and 3
[C] Only 2 and 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 and 3]
Notes:
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is the only tripartite UN agency, established in 1919, which sets labour standards, develops policies, and devises programmes promoting decent work for all. However, it received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1969, not in 1999. Therefore, statements 1 and 3 are correct.
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