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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
GOI has launched a mobile application “Janaushadhi Sugam”. Which ministry of the government has issued it?
A
Ministry of Sports
B
Ministrof Textiles
C
Ministry of Commerce
D
Union Ministry for Chemicals and Fertilizers
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Janaushadhi Sugam App has been developed by the Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) under Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.

Detailed explanation-2: -With an objective of making quality generic medicines available at affordable prices to all, Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India in November, 2008.

Detailed explanation-3: -In November 2008, with an objective to make available generic medicines at affordable prices to all, the Department of Pharmaceuticals under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers launched the “Jan Aushadhi Scheme”.

Detailed explanation-4: -It was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals in November 2008 under the name Jan Aushadi Campaign. Pharmaceutical & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) is the implementation agency for PMBJP.

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