Q.1 Which vaccine was recently approved in India for the prevention of malaria?
Covaxin
RTS,S/AS01 (Mosquirix)
Pfizer-BioNTech
Moderna
Explanation - India approved the RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine, also known as Mosquirix, for children as part of a global initiative to reduce malaria cases.
Correct answer is: RTS,S/AS01 (Mosquirix)
Q.2 What is the primary objective of the WHO’s Global Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)?
Eradicate all bacteria
Promote excessive antibiotic use
Ensure effective antimicrobial stewardship
Develop new surgical techniques
Explanation - The WHO Global Action Plan on AMR aims to optimize the use of antimicrobials and prevent the spread of resistance.
Correct answer is: Ensure effective antimicrobial stewardship
Q.3 Which Indian state launched the 'Mukhyamantri COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign' for children aged 12-14 in 2023?
Kerala
Maharashtra
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka
Explanation - Maharashtra initiated a targeted campaign to vaccinate children between 12-14 years against COVID-19, ensuring wide coverage.
Correct answer is: Maharashtra
Q.4 Which disease was declared eradicated from India by WHO in 2014?
Polio
Smallpox
Measles
Cholera
Explanation - India was declared polio-free in 2014 after rigorous immunization drives under the National Polio Surveillance Project.
Correct answer is: Polio
Q.5 The National Health Mission (NHM) in India primarily aims to:
Promote traditional medicine only
Improve healthcare access and quality
Fund medical tourism
Manufacture medical devices
Explanation - NHM focuses on strengthening primary healthcare infrastructure and reducing health disparities, particularly in rural areas.
Correct answer is: Improve healthcare access and quality
Q.6 Which of the following is a vector-borne disease targeted by India’s National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme?
Tuberculosis
Dengue
Diabetes
Cancer
Explanation - The programme targets diseases spread by vectors such as mosquitoes, including malaria, dengue, chikungunya, and Japanese encephalitis.
Correct answer is: Dengue
Q.7 What is the main purpose of the 'Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission'?
Digitize patient health records
Promote traditional farming
Develop AI robots
Manufacture vaccines
Explanation - The mission aims to create a digital health ecosystem, providing every Indian with a digital health ID to streamline medical records and services.
Correct answer is: Digitize patient health records
Q.8 India achieved the elimination of which neglected tropical disease in 2020?
Yaws
Leprosy
Filariasis
Chagas disease
Explanation - India was declared free from Yaws, a bacterial infection, as a result of the National Yaws Eradication Programme.
Correct answer is: Yaws
Q.9 Which of the following is the leading cause of child mortality globally according to WHO 2023?
Malaria
Diarrhea
Neonatal complications
Polio
Explanation - WHO reports that neonatal complications, such as preterm birth and infections, are the leading cause of death in children under 5 globally.
Correct answer is: Neonatal complications
Q.10 The India TB Report 2023 highlighted which key strategy for TB elimination?
Banning antibiotics
Active case finding and treatment adherence
Focusing only on urban areas
Exclusive vaccine development
Explanation - India emphasizes early detection, proper treatment adherence, and community involvement to achieve TB elimination by 2025.
Correct answer is: Active case finding and treatment adherence
Q.11 Which program is implemented in India to reduce blindness caused by cataract?
National Blindness Control Programme
Ayushman Bharat
Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram
Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Yojana
Explanation - The program focuses on cataract surgeries, early detection of eye diseases, and rehabilitation services to reduce preventable blindness.
Correct answer is: National Blindness Control Programme
Q.12 Which of the following is a WHO-designated essential medicine widely used to treat cardiovascular diseases?
Paracetamol
Amlodipine
Azithromycin
Metformin
Explanation - Amlodipine is included in WHO’s essential medicines list for treating hypertension and other cardiovascular conditions.
Correct answer is: Amlodipine
Q.13 India’s first indigenous mRNA COVID-19 vaccine is named:
Covaxin
ZyCoV-D
HGCO19
Sputnik V
Explanation - HGCO19, developed by Gennova Biopharmaceuticals, is India’s first indigenously developed mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.
Correct answer is: HGCO19
Q.14 Which nutritional disorder is addressed by the 'Poshan Abhiyaan' in India?
Obesity only
Malnutrition in children and women
Hypertension
Diabetes only
Explanation - Poshan Abhiyaan aims to reduce stunting, undernutrition, anemia, and low birth weight in children and women across India.
Correct answer is: Malnutrition in children and women
Q.15 Which of the following diseases is caused by the Zika virus?
Chikungunya
Zika fever
Dengue
Malaria
Explanation - Zika virus, transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, causes Zika fever, which can lead to birth defects if pregnant women are infected.
Correct answer is: Zika fever
Q.16 The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) provides financial support primarily to:
Developed countries
Low- and middle-income countries
Private pharmaceutical companies
Tourism sectors
Explanation - GFATM supports countries with high burden of HIV, TB, and malaria to strengthen health systems and improve disease management.
Correct answer is: Low- and middle-income countries
Q.17 Which initiative focuses on eliminating viral hepatitis in India by 2030?
National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme
Ayushman Bharat
Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram
Swachh Bharat Mission
Explanation - The program aims at awareness, screening, vaccination, and treatment of hepatitis B and C to eliminate the disease by 2030.
Correct answer is: National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme
Q.18 Which of the following is the primary focus of the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, CVD and Stroke (NPCDCS)?
Communicable diseases
Non-communicable diseases
Maternal health only
Child vaccination
Explanation - NPCDCS aims to prevent and control major NCDs like cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and stroke through early diagnosis and management.
Correct answer is: Non-communicable diseases
Q.19 Which Indian ministry implements the National AIDS Control Programme?
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Rural Development
Ministry of Science & Technology
Explanation - The National AIDS Control Programme (NACP) is under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to prevent HIV/AIDS and provide treatment and awareness.
Correct answer is: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Q.20 Which of the following is a newly emerging infectious disease reported globally in 2023?
Nipah virus
Monkeypox
SARS-CoV-2 variants
All of the above
Explanation - Emerging infectious diseases like Nipah, Monkeypox, and new variants of SARS-CoV-2 have been reported globally, highlighting the need for vigilance.
Correct answer is: All of the above
Q.21 The term 'One Health' primarily emphasizes the interconnectedness of:
Human health, animal health, and environment
Education and employment
Technology and healthcare
Food security only
Explanation - 'One Health' is an approach recognizing that human, animal, and ecosystem health are interconnected, crucial for controlling zoonotic diseases.
Correct answer is: Human health, animal health, and environment
Q.22 Which Indian city became the first to implement a city-wide health surveillance system using AI in 2023?
Bengaluru
Delhi
Pune
Hyderabad
Explanation - Bengaluru implemented AI-based city-wide health surveillance to track disease outbreaks and improve public health responses.
Correct answer is: Bengaluru
Q.23 Which of the following is a key target of the WHO Global Action Plan on Physical Activity 2018-2030?
Increase physical inactivity
Reduce physical inactivity by 15% by 2030
Eliminate obesity completely
Ban all sedentary activities
Explanation - WHO aims to reduce global physical inactivity by promoting regular activity, improving health and preventing NCDs.
Correct answer is: Reduce physical inactivity by 15% by 2030
Q.24 Which Indian state achieved 100% functional immunization coverage under Mission Indradhanush by 2023?
Himachal Pradesh
Kerala
Punjab
Rajasthan
Explanation - Kerala achieved full coverage under Mission Indradhanush, aiming to immunize children and pregnant women against vaccine-preventable diseases.
Correct answer is: Kerala