UPSC | Prelims GS | 2026

Under the reported Supreme Court proceedings, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) is associated with:

  1. Monitoring overcharging beyond regulated medicine prices
  2. Conducting elections
  3. Licensing private electricity distribution
  4. Managing maritime chokepoints

Answer

Correct Answer

Monitoring overcharging beyond regulated medicine prices

Explanation

The NPPA regulates and raises demands in cases of overcharging beyond regulated medicine prices. Elections, electricity licences and maritime security fall under separate institutions and policy frameworks.

Topics: economy, health governance, nppa and trade margins, pharmaceutical pricing