Q18 · UPPSC current affairs · 9 October 2026 · PIB · Trade Margin Capping on Non-Scheduled Anti-Cancer Drugs

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The trade margin on non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs was approved to be capped at what percentage of the Maximum Retail Price (MRP)?

A 10%
B 20%
C 30%
D 50%

Correct answer: (c) 30%

Explanation

Option C is correct because the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers approved capping the trade margin on non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs at 30% of the MRP. Options A, B, and D fail to match the specified figure in the text.

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