NPPA - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Consider the following statements

1. The Drug Prices Control Order in 2013 (DPCO 2013) has brought 348 medicines under an essential list.
2. The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority enforce this Drug price control order.
3. NPPA is an Attached office under Department of Health.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?


a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 1,2

Explanation:
NPPA is an Attached office under Department of Chemical and petrochemical, under Ministry of chemicals, fertilizers and pharmaceuticals.