Rotavac Vaccine, Public-Private Partnership, Viral Diseases

Rotavac Vaccine, Public-Private Partnership, Viral Diseases

With reference to the indigenous rotavirus vaccine ‘Rotavac’, consider the following statements: It is an oral, live attenuated vaccine. It was developed as a public-private partnership. Rotavirus is a bacterial disease that commonly causes diarrhoeal illness in children. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

AMR, Antibiotic Resistance, WHO Report, India

AMR, Antibiotic Resistance, WHO Report, India

The World Health Organization (WHO) released a report on antibiotic resistance. In this context, consider the following statements about Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): AMR occurs when germs like bacteria, viruses, and fungi evolve to defeat the drugs designed to kill them. Antibiotic resistance is a broader category that includes resistance to drugs for viruses and fungi. … Read more

Vanilla Cultivation, Spice Crop, Tropical Climate

Vanilla Cultivation, Spice Crop, Tropical Climate

With regard to Vanilla cultivation, consider the following statements: It is a high-value spice crop that belongs to the orchid family. It requires a warm and humid tropical climate with well-distributed rainfall. India is one of the world’s largest producers and a net exporter of vanilla. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

RBI Gold Reserves: Diversification & Inflation Strategy

RBI Gold Reserves: Diversification & Inflation Strategy

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been increasing its gold reserves. Which of the following are the primary reasons for this strategy? To diversify its foreign currency assets and reduce dependency on the US dollar. To act as a hedge against inflation and protect the purchasing power of its reserves. To earn high interest … Read more

Global MPI: India’s Poverty Reduction & Key Dimensions

Global MPI: India’s Poverty Reduction & Key Dimensions

With reference to the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2025, consider the following statements: The index is released annually by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty & Human Development Initiative (OPHI). The MPI is calculated based on three dimensions: Health, Education, and Living Standards, which are measured using ten indicators. According … Read more

Codex Alimentarius: FAO, WHO & WTO Food Standards

Codex Alimentarius: FAO, WHO & WTO Food Standards

Consider the following statements regarding the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) and its standards: The CAC was established jointly by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Codex standards are legally binding on national food legislation of member countries. The Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS) Agreement of the WTO recognizes Codex … Read more

India’s Transgender Rights Act & NALSA Judgment

India’s Transgender Rights Act & NALSA Judgment

With reference to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, consider the following: The Act defines a transgender person as someone whose gender identity does not align with the gender assigned at birth. It provides for a right to self-perceived gender identity, which is certified by a District Magistrate. The Supreme Court’s NALSA Judgment … Read more