CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Make in India, the flagship program of the Government of India that aspires to facilitate investment, foster innovation, enhance skill development, and build best-in-class manufacturing infrastructure, completes 8 years of path-breaking reforms on 25th September 2022.

Detailed explanation-3: -Quality Control Orders (QCOs): For ensuring availability of quality products to consumers, QCOs are issued by various Ministries/Departments of Government of India in exercise of the powers conferred by section 16 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 stipulating conformity of the products to Indian Standards.

Detailed explanation-4: -With the country’s outbound shipments all set to cross $400 billion this fiscal year, the Commerce Ministry is planning to launch Brand India Campaign to give momentum to exports of both services and products in new markets, an official said.

Detailed explanation-5: -Make in India focuses on 25 different sectors. Some of the projects were initiated by globally reputed companies like Samsung, Foxconn, General Electric, Alstom, Boeing, HAL, Tata Motors, etc covering different sectors. You can read about the Make In India – Initiatives, Aims, Advantages & Challenges in the given link.