Health – MCQ – GK Questions

Q: Which Indian institute became the first centre in India to enrol a newborn in the international NeoSep1 clinical trial for neonatal sepsis?

JIPMER, Puducherry – The Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, became the first centre in India to enrol a newborn in the NeoSep1 international clinical trial, sponsored by GARDP.

Q: Which legislation restricts married couples with a surviving child from opting for surrogacy, raising concerns for those facing secondary infertility?

Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 – Under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, married couples are barred from opting for surrogacy if they already have a surviving child, except when that child has a life-threatening disorder or severe disability.

Q: 'One Health' is a concept that recognises the interconnection between which of the following?

Human, animal, and environmental health – 'One Health' is an integrated approach recognising that human health, animal health, and ecosystem health are interconnected and interdependent.

Q: When did the U.S. FDA conduct the inspection at Dabur India's manufacturing facility that resulted in findings about data integrity lapses?

January 2026 – The FDA inspection of Dabur India's plant in Dadra and Nagar Haveli took place in January 2026. The inspection findings, issued subsequently in May 2026, highlighted concerns regarding data integrity, maintenance issues, and potential microbiological contamination risks.

Q: In which location is the Dabur India plant that was inspected by the U.S. FDA in January 2026?

Dadra and Nagar Haveli – The U.S. FDA inspected Dabur India's manufacturing facility located in Dadra and Nagar Haveli in January 2026. The inspection revealed data integrity issues and maintenance lapses, with concerns about microbiological contamination risks in certain units.

Q: In May 2026, the WHO Director-General visited which country to address a rare Ebola outbreak?

Congo – The WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visited Congo in May 2026 to address a rare Ebola outbreak. The visit was significant given the challenges of distrust and insecurity in the region. Congo has experienced multiple Ebola outbreaks, making it a recurring topic in international health and current affairs sections.

Q: Which of the following is NOT among the stated priorities of the Director of Medical Education who took charge in May 2026?

Establishing new private medical colleges – Vishnu Vardhan's stated priorities include ensuring quality medical education, adequate infrastructure, efficient administration in government medical colleges, and promoting medical research. There was no mention of establishing new private medical colleges in his mandate.

Q: India sent the first tranche of medical supplies in response to the 2026 Ebola outbreak to which organisation?

Africa CDC – India dispatched medical supplies to the Africa CDC (Centres for Disease Control and Prevention), the specialised health agency of the African Union established in 2017. The Africa CDC coordinates continental responses to public health threats. India's assistance reflects its growing health diplomacy and South-South cooperation commitments in Africa.

Q: On which date did the World Health Organization declare the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern?

May 17, 2026 – The WHO declared the Ebola outbreak a PHEIC on May 17, 2026. A PHEIC is the WHO's highest level of alarm, reserved for extraordinary events that pose a public health risk through international spread and require a coordinated international response. Previous PHEIC declarations include COVID-19, Zika, and earlier Ebola outbreaks.