UPSC Weekly Quiz released to help aspirants prepare for UPSC CSE Prelims 2027

Why in news

The UPSC Weekly Quiz highlighted India's progress and remaining gaps in tuberculosis (TB) mortality reduction and the role of the Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana.

Background

India reported a 38% reduction in TB mortality from 2015 to 2025, falling from 28 to 18 per lakh population. In 2025, 46% of TB cases were diagnosed using rapid diagnostic testing, an increase from 38% in the previous year.

Facts for Prelims

• FactIndia's TB mortality reduced from 28 per lakh population in 2015 to 18 per lakh population in 2025.
• FactIndia achieved a 38% reduction in TB mortality as of 2025, surpassing the 2020 End TB milestone of 35%.
• FactRapid diagnostic testing for TB reached 46% of cases in 2025.
• SchemeNi-kshay Poshan Yojana (NPY) provides direct benefit transfer (DBT) financial assistance for the nutrition of TB patients.

For Mains

Q. Critically analyze the challenges in achieving India's goal of eliminating tuberculosis by 2025 despite significant reductions in mortality rates.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Diagnostic infrastructure: Expansion of rapid diagnostic testing to improve early detection and treatment adherence
• Nutritional support: Role of DBT-based schemes like Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana in improving patient outcomes
• Target gap: Discrepancy between mortality reduction milestones and the ultimate goal of TB elimination

Keywords: Tuberculosis · Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana · Direct Benefit Transfer · Rapid Diagnostics · Public Health · End TB Milestone

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