Q. Consider the following statements about the 3 by 35 Initiative:
1.It is being launched by the World Health Organization (WHO).
2.It aims to increase the real prices of tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks by at least 35% by 2035.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: Only Statement 1 is correct
Statement 1 is correct: The World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with global development partners, civil society, and governments, has launched the 3 by 35 Initiative.
Statement 2 is incorrect: It is a global initiative to increase the real prices of tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks by at least 50% by 2035 through higher taxes.
Source: WHO
