Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission Recognized as WHO-SEARN Regional Centre of Excellence
IPC was named 'WHO-SEARN Regional Centre of Excellence in Pharmacovigilance' and 'WHO-SEARN Technical Centre in Quality'.
The institutional designation reinforces India's contribution to drug standard safety and regulatory oversight in South-East Asia.
Exam Perspective: Recognition from WHO-SEARN positions India as a regulatory hub for pharmaceutical standards and safety monitoring in the region.
Key Facts / Static GK
SEARN: South-East Asia Regulatory Network
WHO South-East Asia Regional Office Headquarters: New Delhi, India
Practice Quiz — 6 August 2026
Q1. Who has been appointed as the new Representative of India on the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)?
Q2. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) recently approved a one-year extension for which Union Cabinet Secretary?
Q3. Who has been named as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Air India, succeeding Campbell Wilson?
Q4. Regarding the proposed RBI guidelines for licensing Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs), consider the following statements: 1. Fresh UCB licensing was halted by RBI in 2004. 2. Eligible entities must possess a minimum net worth of Rs 300 crore and a minimum operational history of 10 years. 3. Maximum Net NPA ratio permissible for eligibility is set at 5%. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q5. According to the India Celebrity Brand Valuation Report 2025 by Kroll, who emerged as India's most valued celebrity brand?
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