CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -New Delhi: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has recommended the name of Dr Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi as the new Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI).

Detailed explanation-2: -The government appointed VG Somani as Drug Controller General of India (DCGI). DCGI heads the Indian drug regulatory body the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), His functions include ensuring the quality of drugs and cosmetics sold in the country, approval of new drugs and regulating clinical trials.

Detailed explanation-3: -The present Drug Controller General of India is Dr. V. G. Somani.

Detailed explanation-4: -The statement by Health Ministry said, “ It has been decided with the approval of the competent authority that Dr V G Somani shall continue to hold the charge of the post of Drug Controller of (India) under FR 49(v) for a period of three months w.e.f 16.08. 2022 or until further orders, whichever is earlier."

Detailed explanation-5: -The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) leads the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). CDSCO is a drug authority in India. CDSCO is a national regulatory body under the Department of Health and Family Welfare.