Which of the following schemes aims to provide generic medicines at reasonable prices to the citizens of the country?
Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana
- The Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) was launched to provide affordable generic medicines.
- It promotes the availability of quality medicines at lower prices through dedicated stores called Janaushadhi Kendras.
- Generic medicines under this scheme are significantly cheaper than branded medicines.
- The initiative is managed by the Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI).
- It helps reduce healthcare costs and improves access to essential drugs.
Important Questions from Government Policies and Schemes
Which of the following statements about ‘SHRESHTA’ scheme, launched recently by the Government of India, is/are correct?
1. This scheme is for residential education for students in high school in targeted areas.
2. It provides for high quality education for meritorious but poor Scheduled Caste students.
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On 14 th January, 2022, which one of the following ministries has organized a global Surya Namaskar Demonstration programme?
Bharatmala Pariyojana is related to
Which of the following statements about Krishi Kalyan Cess (KKC) is/are correct?
1) KKC is calculated in the same way as Service Tax is calculated.
2) The current rate of KKC is 0.50%
3) KKC is similar to the KKS (Krishi Kalayn Surcharge)
Select the correct answer using the code given below:Which of the following is/are the component/components of the Integrated Power Development Scheme launched by the Government of India recently?
1. Strengthening of sub-transmission and distribution networks in the urban areas
2. Metering of distribution transformers/feeders/consumers in the rural areas
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