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Days & Themes
Jan Aushadhi Diwas 2026 Observed to Promote Generic Medicine Awareness
Jan Aushadhi Diwas is celebrated annually on 7 March to raise awareness about affordable generic medicines available under PMBJP.
The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) aims to provide quality medicines at 50% to 90% cheaper rates than branded equivalents.
The observance emphasizes making healthcare affordable for all citizens through the Jan Aushadhi Kendras.
Perspective: Important days related to health schemes are high-priority for SSC and State PSC examinations.
The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) aims to provide quality medicines at 50% to 90% cheaper rates than branded equivalents.
The observance emphasizes making healthcare affordable for all citizens through the Jan Aushadhi Kendras.
Perspective: Important days related to health schemes are high-priority for SSC and State PSC examinations.
Key Facts / Static GK
PMBJP: Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana
Nodal Agency: Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI)
Nodal Agency: Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI)
Practice Quiz — 11 March 2026
Q1. Who has been appointed as the 30th Governor of Himachal Pradesh?
Answer: (C) Kavinder Gupta — Kavinder Gupta was sworn in as the 30th Governor of Himachal Pradesh, replacing Shiv Pratap Shukla.
Q2. Jishnu Dev Varma succeeded whom as the Governor of Maharashtra?
Answer: (B) Acharya Devvrat — Jishnu Dev Varma succeeded Acharya Devvrat, who was holding the additional charge as Maharashtra Governor.
Q3. Who is the newly appointed Supreme Leader of Iran as of March 2026?
Answer: (C) Mojtaba Khamenei — Mojtaba Khamenei was appointed as the third Supreme Leader of Iran in March 2026.
Q4. Which of the following statements regarding the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) extension is correct?
Answer: (C) Central assistance for the project is ₹3.59 lakh crore. — The Union Cabinet extended JJM to December 2028 with a total outlay of ₹8.69 lakh crore and central assistance of ₹3.59 lakh crore.
Q5. Which airport was recently granted International status by the Union Cabinet in March 2026?
Answer: (B) Madurai Airport — The Union Cabinet approved the declaration of Madurai Airport as an International Airport.
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