Ans a
PI is the biologically active component of a drug product that produces the intended health effects.
Raw materials for most of the API intermediates are currently not produced in India.
Indian APIs are on an average 20% more expensive than those manufactured in China

Ans c
The hazards associated with geomagnetic storms are ->
Because the ionosphere is heated and distorted during storms, long range radio communication that relies on sub-ionospheric reflection can be difficult or impossible and global-positioning system (GPS) communications can be degraded.
Ionospheric expansion can increase satellite drag and make their orbits difficult to control.
During magnetic storms, satellite electronics can be damaged through the build up and discharge of static-electric charges. Astronauts and high altitude pilots can be subjected to increased levels of radiation.
Even though rapid magnetic field variations are generated by currents in space, very real effects can result down here on the Earth’s surface. That includes voltage surges in power grids that cause blackouts.
The Aurora Borealis or “Northern Lights” and the Aurora Australis or “Southern Lights” occur during geomagnetic storms when charged particles impact the Earth’s upper atmosphere
It is not known to cause slowing down of ocean currents and intensification of glacier melting.

Ans b
Bodily fluids such as blood, semen, vaginal fluids, rectal fluids and breastmilk can be carriers for HIV.
It can be transmitted through unprotected sex, transfusion of contaminated blood, sharing needles and syringes, and from a mother with HIV to her infant during pregnancy.

Ans b
The concept of a special category status was first introduced in 1969 by the fifth Finance Commission

Ans c
Absolute Veto is withholding of assent of the bill passed by the state legislature while pocket veto is taking no action on the bill passed by the state legislature