11th to 21st January 2024 - National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)

Question 1

What does NIPER stand for?

Answer 1

National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research

Question 2

Where was the most recent NIPER inaugurated, and by whom?

Answer 2

Guwahati, Assam by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya

Question 3

Besides Guwahati, where else did Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya lay foundation stones for new NIPERs?

Answer 3

Hyderabad and Raebareli

Question 4

What is the primary objective of NIPER institutes?

Answer 4

To become centers of excellence for advanced studies and research in pharmaceutical sciences

Question 5

What special status does the Government of India give to NIPER?

Answer 5

Institute of National Importance

Question 6

Which ministry and department of the Indian government oversees NIPERs?

Answer 6

Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Department of Pharmaceuticals

Question 7

Does NIPER function as a dependent body or does it have its own decision-making power?

Answer 7

NIPER is an autonomous body, meaning it has its own decision-making authority

Question 8

Can you think of some specific areas of research that NIPER institutes might focus on?

Answer 8

(Possible Answers) Drug development, new drug delivery systems, pharmaceutical analysis, regulatory affairs, pharmaceutical biotechnology, etc.

Question 9

Why is it important for India to have Institutes of National Importance like NIPER?

Answer 9

(Possible Answers) To train highly skilled pharmaceutical professionals, drive innovation in the pharmaceutical sector, make India a leader in drug development and research.