MCQs - 2026-05

A PMI reading above 50 signifies an expansion in manufacturing activity compared to the previous month.

The record high PMI was driven by strong growth in new orders, production, and employment within the manufacturing sector.

The Indian manufacturing PMI reached a record high of 62.7 in May 2026, indicating robust growth.

Developing and rapidly distributing new vaccines and antiviral drugs are critical components of public health preparedness to mitigate the impact of a new influenza strain, alongside surveillance, communication, and non-pharmaceutical interventions.

Influenza viruses undergo two main types of genetic changes: antigenic drift (minor changes) and antigenic shift (major changes), which lead to the emergence of new strains and are why seasonal flu vaccines need to be updated annually.

The WHO's primary role in such a situation is to coordinate global health efforts, provide technical guidance to member states, monitor the spread of the disease, and facilitate information sharing to enable a coordinated international response.

High inflation means that money buys less than it did before, leading to an erosion of purchasing power for consumers. It also creates uncertainty for businesses regarding future costs and revenues, often discouraging investment.

The IMF has consistently highlighted persistent high inflation, leading central banks to implement tighter monetary policies (e.g., interest rate hikes), as a major factor dampening global economic growth.

The IMF's primary mission is to ensure the stability of the international monetary system, which includes promoting global monetary cooperation, securing financial stability, facilitating international trade, promoting high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reducing poverty around the world.

The current conflict in Sudan is primarily a power struggle and armed confrontation between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), led by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti).