MCQs - 2026-04

The core partners of GPEI are WHO, Rotary International, CDC, UNICEF, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Gavi. The IMF is not a core partner.

The WHO acknowledged robust surveillance systems and high vaccination coverage as crucial factors in preventing the re-establishment of poliovirus.

India was historically a major endemic country for polio, meaning the virus was consistently present and circulating in the population.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a commendation to India for its sustained efforts and progress in maintaining its polio-free status.

This recognition is significant for Indian literature on the global stage, highlighting its richness and diversity, and promoting cultural exchange.

The prize aims to bring great books from around the world to a wider audience and to celebrate the art of translation.

The nominated work by Arundhati Roy was translated into English by Arunava Sinha.

A novel by acclaimed Indian author Arundhati Roy was shortlisted for the International Booker Prize 2026.

The International Booker Prize is awarded annually to a translated book, with the prize money split equally between the author and the translator.

The award underscores India's self-reliance and prowess in geospatial technology and space applications, emphasizing indigenous capabilities.