Q5 · UPPSC current affairs · 6 September 2026 · News · CDSCO Drug Quality Enforcement and Spurious Vaccines

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Consider the following statements regarding drug regulation and enforcement in India:1.The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) acts as the central regulator for drug quality.2.State Licensing Authorities issue manufacturing and retail licenses under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only
B 2 only
C Both 1 and 2
D Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation

Both statements are correct according to the institutional framework. CDSCO serves as the central regulator, and State Licensing Authorities are empowered to issue manufacturing and retail licenses under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.

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