MCQs 2026

The theme for the International Day of Forests 2026 is expected to focus on the role of innovation and technology in forest conservation and sustainable management.

The International Day of Forests is celebrated on March 21st each year to raise awareness about the importance of forests.

Target 3.3 of the Sustainable Development Goals aims to end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases and to combat hepatitis, water-borne diseases and other communicable diseases by 2030.

Tuberculosis is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

The Global Fund is a major international financing institution that provides significant funding to countries to combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria.

Poverty, malnutrition, and overcrowding are well-established social determinants that contribute to the spread and severity of TB. Access to advanced technology, while important for healthcare, is not a direct social determinant of disease prevalence in the same way.

A more effective TB vaccine is considered a game-changer for TB prevention, as current vaccines have limited efficacy in preventing adult pulmonary TB.

Strengthening health systems and ensuring equitable access to diagnostics, treatment, and prevention are crucial for effective TB elimination. Addressing social determinants is also a key focus.

The COVID-19 pandemic led to significant disruptions in routine healthcare services, including those for TB, affecting diagnosis, treatment adherence, and prevention programs.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is the leading international body for public health and is responsible for coordinating global efforts against TB, including setting the theme for World Tuberculosis Day.