UPSC | Prelims GS | 2026

With reference to the anti-dumping investigation on Penicillin G, consider the following statements: 1. The investigation was initiated by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies. 2. Penicillin G is used as a key starting material and active pharmaceutical ingredient for medicines. 3. The alleged source of dumped imports is China. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer

Correct Answer

1, 2 and 3

Explanation

D is correct: DGTR initiated the probe after a domestic producer alleged material injury; Penicillin G is a KSM/API used in medicines; and the notification concerns imports from China. A, B and C each omit one statement that is explicitly supported by the report.

Topics: anti-dumping, economy, penicillin g imports from china, trade policy