8th Janaushadhi Diwas Celebrated as 'Janaushadhi Saptah' Concludes
The 2026 theme was 'Jan Aushadhi – Affordable & trustworthy medicines, health with savings'.
Currently, over 18,000 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) are operational across the country.
The government has set an ambitious target to expand this network to 25,000 outlets by 2027.
The campaign highlights the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) and its role in reducing healthcare costs for the public.
Key Facts / Static GK
Department: Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP)
Ministry: Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers
Practice Quiz — 7 March 2026
Q1. Which index will serve as the base for the new derivatives approved by SEBI for the Bombay Stock Exchange in March 2026?
Q2. Who has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador for SBI General Insurance's 'Chuniye Bharosa, Apno Sa' campaign?
Q3. Regarding the 'YES Essence Women’s Salary Account', which of the following statements is/are correct? I. It offers a ₹5 lakh top-up health cover. II. It provides 5% cashback on the Elegance Debit Card up to ₹10,000 annually. III. The minimum age for eligibility is 18 years.
Q4. From which date has IRDAI proposed the mandatory adoption of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) for all insurers?
Q5. What regulatory change by SEBI in December 2025 facilitated EPFO's investment in the Raajmarg Infra InvIT (RIIT) IPO?
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