WHO Declares New Strategy to Eradicate Tuberculosis by 2030
The World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled an accelerated strategy to eliminate Tuberculosis globally by 2030.
2-Minute Summary (TL;DR)
- WHO launches 'End TB Strategy 2.0' for 2030 elimination.
- Focus on molecular testing and universal treatment access.
- India's national target for TB elimination is 2025.
How This Topic is Tested in Competitive Exams
| Exam | Frequency | Approx. Marks | What Gets Asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC / State PCS | Low | 2–5 | UPSC focuses on depth, not breadth. General items are tested only when they have policy relevance. |
| SSC (CGL / CHSL / MTS) | Medium | 2–4 | Miscellaneous GK including appointments, books, summits, and records appears in SSC. |
| State PCS / PSC | Medium | 3–5 | Miscellaneous GK is tested across all state exam categories. |
What to Memorize from This Topic
- Appointments: new heads of organizations, ministries, and international bodies
- Books and authors in the news — especially by current heads of state or notable personalities
- First-ever achievements: India's firsts, world firsts, records broken
- Summits and their dates, venue, and key declarations
- Obituaries: notable personalities, their field, and contribution
Practice Questions
Q1. What is the global target year set by WHO to eliminate Tuberculosis?
- 2025
- 2027
- 2030
- 2035
Explanation: The WHO has set a global target to eliminate TB by 2030.
Q2. What is the target year set by the Government of India to eliminate TB?
- 2024
- 2025
- 2028
- 2030
Explanation: India has set an ambitious target to eliminate TB by 2025, five years ahead of the global target.
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