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WHO Declares End of Global Health Emergency for New Viral Strain

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared the end of the Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) for the 2025 viral outbreak.

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Key Points for Quick Revision

  • WHO ended the PHEIC status for the 2025 viral outbreak.
  • The decision follows a recommendation from the Emergency Committee.
  • Global vaccination coverage played a key role in controlling the spread.
  • WHO emphasizes continued surveillance despite the end of the emergency.

How This Topic is Tested in Competitive Exams

ExamFrequencyApprox. MarksWhat Gets Asked
SSC (CGL / CHSL / MTS)High4–8Basic science, space missions, ISRO launches, and defence technology are standard SSC GK topics.
UPSC / State PCSMedium5–8UPSC tests Science & Technology through governance: space policy, biotech regulations, cyber security.
Railway (RRB NTPC / Group D)Very High6–10Science and Technology is one of the largest GK sections in Railway papers.

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 does the acronym PHEIC stand for in the context of WHO?

  1. Public Health Emergency of International Concern
  2. Primary Health Essential Information Center
  3. Permanent Health Emergency in Cities
  4. Public Health Evaluation and Inspection Committee

Explanation: PHEIC stands for Public Health Emergency of International Concern.

Q2. Where is the headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO) located?

  1. New York
  2. London
  3. Geneva
  4. Paris

Explanation: The WHO is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

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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.

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