15th International Meeting of World Pharmacopoeias (IMWP) held in New Delhi

Current Context: The 15th International Meeting of World Pharmacopoeias (IMWP) was held in New Delhi from February 5 to February 7, 2025.

• It was organized by the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO).
• The event was chaired by Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Patel.
• The aim of the meeting was to discuss key issues related to pharmaceutical standards, harmonization, and regulatory convergence.
• Topics included updates on recommendations from the 14th IMWP, emerging issues in impurity assessment, and defining the IMWP Charter to establish a long-term governance structure for the forum.

Question:

1. Where was the 15th International Meeting of World Pharmacopoeias (IMWP) held?

• A) Geneva
• B) Paris
• C) New Delhi
• D) Tokyo

Answer: C) The 15th International Meeting of World Pharmacopoeias (IMWP) was held in New Delhi, India, from February 5 to February 7, 2025.