Question 1

In late January 2026, India reported two confirmed cases of Nipah virus infection in West Bengal. What was a significant finding regarding the source of exposure for these cases?

Accepted Answer

Both identified cases were healthcare workers at the same hospital, and contact tracing involved over 190 individuals with no further onward transmission detected.

Question 2

According to recent reports from April 2026, what significant milestone has been reached in India's fight against tuberculosis with the VPM1002 vaccine?

Accepted Answer

A phase 3 trial found VPM1002 reduces the risk of extrapulmonary tuberculosis by half.

Question 3

The Union Budget 2026-27 announced significant plans for mental healthcare. Which of the following is a key initiative aimed at addressing regional disparities in mental health services?

Accepted Answer

Setting up of NIMHANS-2 in northern India and upgrading institutes in Ranchi and Tezpur.

Question 4

Recent analyses on air quality in India, particularly from early 2026 reports, highlight a critical issue. What did a CREA report reveal about Indian cities' compliance with air quality standards during the winter of 2025-26?

Accepted Answer

Not a single monitored city in India complied with the World Health Organization's daily safe guideline of 15 µg/m³ for PM2.5.

Question 5

In May 2026, India launched the "75/25" initiative to combat non-communicable diseases (NCDs). What is the primary goal of this initiative?

Accepted Answer

To place 75 million people suffering from hypertension and diabetes under standard care by 2025 through Primary Health Centres.

Question 6

A recent study published in The Lancet Planetary Health (December 2024) examined the impact of air pollution in India. What was a key finding regarding mortality?

Accepted Answer

Long-term exposure to air pollution increased deaths by 1.5 million deaths per year in India, compared to conditions if WHO guidelines were met.

Question 7

In May 2026, India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued an Ebola health advisory. Which regions were specifically mentioned as having confirmed Ebola outbreaks requiring enhanced screening for passengers?

Accepted Answer

Sub-Saharan Africa, specifically the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan.

Question 8

As of the latest available data for 2023 and early 2024, India has seen a significant reduction in its Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR). What is the reported MMR for the period 2020-22 according to the Registrar General of India - Sample Registration System (RGI-SRS)?

Accepted Answer

88 per 100,000 live births.

Question 9

In early 2026, the Union Budget highlighted advancements in digital health. Which of the following initiatives was emphasized as a key platform for interoperability in India's digital health ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), building common rails through ABHA, HFR, and HPR.

Question 10

Regarding the development of a dengue vaccine in India, what is the projected timeline for its potential commercial availability based on recent information (July 2024 and March 2024)?

Accepted Answer

Commercial availability is anticipated by mid-2026, following the completion of phase 2 and 3 clinical trials.

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