World Hypertension Day 2026 Focused on Controlling the 'Silent Killer'
The theme for 2026 is 'Controlling Hypertension Together: Check Your Blood Pressure Regularly, Defeat the Silent Killer'.
The observance is part of Hypertension Awareness Month, emphasizing early detection through routine screenings.
A new book titled 'A Man For All Seasons: The Life Of K.M. Panikkar' by Narayani Basu was also highlighted during health discussions on this day.
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Practice Quiz — 18 May 2026
Q1. Under the new SEBI proposal regarding the Investor Protection Fund (IPF), what happens if a depository's administrative expenses exceed 5% of the annual income earned from IPF investments?
Q2. What is the primary function of the Unclaimed Deposit Reference Number (UDRN) generated on the RBI's UDGAM portal?
Q3. The newly launched 'Atlas' platform by FinBox aims to reduce the loan processing cycle from approximately 3 weeks to which of the following timeframes?
Q4. Regarding the updated Consumer Price Index (CPI) framework released in 2026, which of the following statements is true?
Q5. Which organization is establishing the ₹480 crore Naval Systems Manufacturing Facility at Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh?
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