PRADHAN MANTRI BHARTIYA JANAUSHADHI PARIYOJANA (PMBJP) ACHIEVES THE TARGET OF FY 2021-22 IN JUST 6 MONTHS

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Q.1 Consider the following statements, with reference to Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP):

1. Medicines available under PMBJP costs less than the market price for the below poverty line people only.

2. Under the scheme medicines are procured from World Health Organization – Good Manufacturing Practices (WHO-GMP) certified suppliers.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans: a

Explanation:

• Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), the implementing agency of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) has completed the target of opening of 8,300 Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) for the FY 2021-22 before end of September, 2021. 
• Under the Scheme, medicines are procured from World Health Organization – Good Manufacturing Practices (WHO-GMP) certified suppliers for ensuring the quality of the products.
• Medicines available under PMBJP are priced 50%-90% less than that of branded prices.

PANDEMIC HAS REMODELLED G20 PRIORITIES

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Q.2 Consider the following statements, with reference to G20:

1. Currently Troika countries in G20 are Saudi Arabia, Italy and Indonesia.

2. G20 is the international forum having no permanent secretariat.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans: c

Explanation:

• The G20 is the international forum that brings together the world’s major economies. Its members account for more than 80% of world GDP, 75% of global trade and 60% of the population of the planet.
• The G20 does not have a permanent secretariat: its agenda and activities are established by the rotating Presidencies, in cooperation with the membership.
• A “Troika”, represented by the country that holds the Presidency, its predecessor and its successor, works to ensure continuity within the G20.
• The Troika countries are currently Saudi Arabia, Italy and Indonesia.

CLIMATE CHANGE: 14% CORAL REEFS LOST SINCE 2010, SAYS STUDY

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Q.3 Sometimes seen in news; coral triangle includes:

1. Indonesia

2. Malaysia

3. Philippines

Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans: d

Explanation:

The Coral Triangle is a marine area located in the western Pacific Ocean. It includes the waters of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste and Solomon Islands.

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MOSQUIRIX, FIRST MALARIA VACCINE APPROVED BY WHO

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Q.4 Consider the following statements:

1. Mosquirix is the world's first malaria vaccine.

2.It can be given to children aged 6 weeks to 17 months to help protect against malaria.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans: c

Explanation:

• The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday endorsed the world's first malaria vaccine.
• It should be given to children across Africa in the hope that it will spur stalled efforts to curb the spread of the parasitic disease.
• According to European Medicines Agency, Mosquirix is a vaccine that is given to children aged 6 weeks to 17 months to help protect against malaria.

DUST CONTROL & MANAGEMENT CELLS SET UP IN NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION IN PURSUANT TO DIRECTIONS BY COMMISSION OF AIR QUALITY.

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Q.5 With reference to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), consider the following statements:

1. It is a statutory body established under the Environment Protection Act 1986.

2.One of its functions is to promote cleanliness of streams and wells in different States.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans: b

Explanation:

• CPCB is a statutory body but it has been established under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.

• The functions of CPCB includes: promote cleanliness of streams and wells in different States by prevention, control and abatement of water pollution and to improve the quality of air and to prevent, control or abate air pollution in the country.