December 2011

ANSWERS of Previous PharmaQUIZ-21:

1.C    2.A    3.B    4.D    5.B

6.C    7.C    8.D    9.B    10.B

The setting up of a separate Department of Biotechnology (DBT), under the Ministry of Science and Technology in 1986 gave a new impetus to the development of the field of modern biology and biotechnology in India. In more than a decade of its existence, the department has promoted and accelerated the pace of development of biotechnology in the country. Through several R&D projects, demonstrations and creation of infrastructural facilities a clear visible impact of this field has been seen.

Umrao Hospitals is a 330 bedded Multi-speciality tertiary care institute which is slated to be North Mumbai’s largest health care project. It has been envisioned as a healthcare destination where patients receive care in a truly restorative environment. It will deliver hi-end clinical care across major medical specialties through comprehensive solutions including consultancy, diagnostics and therapy.

Part of the USD 265 million Aarti Group of Industries, Aarti Drugs Ltd (ADL) was established way back in in 1984.
Since its inception, the Company has established a strong presence in the Anti-diarrhea, Anti-inflammatory therapeutic groups. With its manufacturing facilities at Tarapur and Sarigam, the Company manufactures Vitamins, Anti-arthritis, Anti-fungal, Antibiotics, ACE inhibitors, besides its range in , anti-diabetic, anti-cholinergic, sedatives and anti-depressant drugs.

MITRA INDUSTRIES (P) LTD. is a reputed and established name in the field of Blood Collection Bags and CAPD bags for home dialysis, Products are of high quality and supplied across Asia Europe and parts of African sub-continent.