National TB Elimination Program: 2026 Progress Report
India reports a 20% decline in Tuberculosis (TB) incidence as it nears the 2025-2026 elimination target.
Key Points for Quick Revision
- 20% decline in TB incidence reported in 2026.
- India aims to eliminate TB by 2025-2026.
- Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana provides ₹500/month for nutrition.
- Ni-kshay Mitras play a key role in community support.
How This Topic is Tested in Competitive Exams
| Exam | Frequency | Approx. Marks | What Gets Asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC / State PCS | Medium | 5–8 | UPSC tests Science & Technology through governance: space policy, biotech regulations, cyber security. |
| SSC (CGL / CHSL / MTS) | High | 4–8 | Basic science, space missions, ISRO launches, and defence technology are standard SSC GK topics. |
| State PCS / PSC | Medium | 3–5 | Space missions, defence acquisitions, and health research appear regularly. |
What to Memorize from This Topic
- ISRO missions: satellite name, purpose, launch date, orbit type
- Defence acquisitions: system name, origin country, inducted into which force
- COVID/health research: vaccine names, institutes involved, approval status
- Technology achievements: first-ever milestones, world records, India-specific achievements
- Scientific organizations: HQ, head, purpose (CSIR, DRDO, BARC, ICAR)
Practice Questions
Q1. What is India's target year for eliminating Tuberculosis?
- 2025
- 2030
- 2035
- 2040
Explanation: India has set a target to eliminate TB by 2025, ahead of the global 2030 target.
Q2. Which scheme provides nutritional support to TB patients in India?
- PM-JAY
- Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana
- Mission Indradhanush
- Jan Aushadhi Yojana
Explanation: The Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana provides financial assistance for the nutritional needs of TB patients.
How to Prepare Science & Technology for Government Exams
For Railway exams, make flashcards for every major ISRO launch — name, payload, purpose, date. These repeat frequently.
For SSC, focus on defence acquisitions and their strategic significance rather than technical specs.
For UPSC, connect every scientific development to policy — climate targets, digital India, health policy.