World Tuberculosis Day 2026: 'Yes! We Can End TB!'
The 2026 theme, 'Yes! We can end TB!', focuses on the collective effort required to eliminate the disease globally.
The date commemorates Dr. Robert Koch's 1882 announcement of the discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium that causes TB.
For aspirants, understanding TB control measures is vital as India targets eliminating TB by 2025 (pre-2026 schedule) ahead of global targets.
Key Facts / Static GK
Robert Koch Nobel Prize Year: 1905
World Health Organization (WHO) HQ: Geneva
Practice Quiz — 24 March 2026
Q1. Regarding the 622nd RBI Central Board meeting, what is the specific timeframe designated for the 'Utkarsh 3.0' Medium-Term Strategy Framework?
Q2. Which specific body has been replaced by the newly formed National Dental Commission (NDC) as of March 2026?
Q3. Under the new PAN card rules effective from April 2026, what is the revised threshold for mandatory PAN reporting for property purchase or sale transactions?
Q4. As per the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2026, which country is ranked as the most impacted by terrorism globally?
Q5. Whose record did PM Narendra Modi surpass to become the longest-serving elected head of government in India as of March 2026?
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