State PCS - Jharkhand (JPSC)

• 17 Nov 2025

Jharkhand Ties Up with Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC)

Why in News? 

The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) signed an MoU with the Jharkhand State Pharmacy Council (JSPC) to strengthen pharmacovigilance systems across Jharkhand. 

Key Points 

• About the Agreement: 
  • The MoU aims to strengthen the safe and rational use of medicines in the state by improving pharmacovigilance (drug safety monitoring) and materiovigilance (medical device safety). 
  • The agreement promotes wider adoption of the National Formulary of India (NFI) as a standard reference across healthcare institutions to support rational medication practices. 
  • Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) will provide technical expertise, while Jharkhand State Pharmacy Council (JSPC) will mobilise pharmacists from public and private sectors to ensure effective implementation. 
• About Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC): 
  • IPC is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. 
  • It publishes the Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP), the official book of drug standards in India. 
  • It operates the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PvPI) and Materiovigilance Programme of India (MvPI). 
  • It promotes patient safety, drug quality surveillance, and evidence-based medicine use. 
• About National Formulary of India (NFI): 
  • It is an official reference published by the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) to guide the rational and safe use of medicines. 
  • It provides standard information on approved drugs, including indications, dosages, contraindications and adverse effects, promoting uniform and evidence-based prescribing.

Garuda Exercise 2025

Why in News? 

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is taking part in the 8th edition of Exercise Garuda-25, a bilateral air combat drill conducted with the French Air and Space Force (FASF). 

Key Points 

• About Garuda Exercise: 
  • “Garuda” is a bilateral air exercise between the Indian and French air forces, conducted periodically since 2003. 
  • It is among the highest-level air force exercises India conducts with a foreign air force and is held alternately in India and France. 
  • Its key objectives include enhancing mutual operational capabilities, sharing tactics, building log-operational familiarity and forging strategic ties. 
• About 2025 Edition: 
  • The 8th edition of Garuda (Garuda-25) is being held from 16th to 27th November, 2025 at Mont‑de‑Marsan Air Base in France. 
  • The Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent, featuring Su-30MKI fighter aircraft supported by IL-78 refuellers and C-17 Globemaster III air-lift assets, will operate alongside French multirole fighters in complex simulated missions involving air-to-air combat, air defence, and joint strike operations.