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Choose the following pairs:
(Missiles/Defence deals) : : (Associated country)
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?
Solution (c)
Correct pairs:
Reference article: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/border-row-with-china-figures-in-rajnaths-telephonic-talks-with-israeli-defence-minister/article32183371.ece
Solution (c)
Correct pairs:
Reference article: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/border-row-with-china-figures-in-rajnaths-telephonic-talks-with-israeli-defence-minister/article32183371.ece
Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Solution (c)
Article 164:
The five judge Constitution Bench judgment of the Supreme Court in Nabam Rebia versus Deputy Speaker on July 13, 2016, held that a Governor cannot employ his “discretion”, and should strictly abide by the “aid and advice” of the Cabinet to summon the House.
“The Governor can summon, prorogue and dissolve the House only on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers with the Chief Minister as the head. And not at his own,” the Bench had held.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/news-analysis-governor-cannot-employ-his-discretion-and-should-strictly-abide-by-the-aid-and-advice-of-the-cabinet-to-summon-house-supreme-court/article32191699.ece
Solution (c)
Article 164:
The five judge Constitution Bench judgment of the Supreme Court in Nabam Rebia versus Deputy Speaker on July 13, 2016, held that a Governor cannot employ his “discretion”, and should strictly abide by the “aid and advice” of the Cabinet to summon the House.
“The Governor can summon, prorogue and dissolve the House only on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers with the Chief Minister as the head. And not at his own,” the Bench had held.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/news-analysis-governor-cannot-employ-his-discretion-and-should-strictly-abide-by-the-aid-and-advice-of-the-cabinet-to-summon-house-supreme-court/article32191699.ece
Which of the following is are correctly matched?
GI Tag State
Select the correct code:
Solution (d)
Government has allotted GI tags to 4 new products during 2019
Solution (d)
Government has allotted GI tags to 4 new products during 2019
Which of the following statements are correct about Karewas?
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Solution (d)
Karewas
Solution (d)
Karewas
Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO)?
Choose correct answer:
Solution (b)
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) is the national regulatory body for Indian pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
It is the Central Drug Authority for discharging functions assigned to the Central Government under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
Under the Drug and Cosmetics Act, the regulation of manufacture, sale and distribution of Drugs is primarily the concern of the State authorities while the Central Authorities are responsible for approval of New Drugs, Clinical Trials in the country, laying down the standards for Drugs, control over the quality of imported Drugs and coordination of the activities of State Drug Control Organisations.
It works under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Do you know?
Solution (b)
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) is the national regulatory body for Indian pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
It is the Central Drug Authority for discharging functions assigned to the Central Government under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
Under the Drug and Cosmetics Act, the regulation of manufacture, sale and distribution of Drugs is primarily the concern of the State authorities while the Central Authorities are responsible for approval of New Drugs, Clinical Trials in the country, laying down the standards for Drugs, control over the quality of imported Drugs and coordination of the activities of State Drug Control Organisations.
It works under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Do you know?
