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Topic 308 · Society, Health, Education & Schemes

Cervavac gets WHO prequalification

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  1. Core Trigger: In early October 2026 Serum Institute of India's HPV vaccine Cervavac received WHO prequalification.
  2. Vaccine Type: Cervavac is a recombinant quadrivalent vaccine protecting against HPV types 6, 11, 16 and 18.
  3. Current Head: Adar Poonawalla is chief executive of Serum Institute of India, the manufacturer.
  4. Target Group: It is indicated for ages 9 to 26; the prequalification is Serum Institute's 32nd.
  5. Procurement Effect: Prequalification lets UN agencies such as UNICEF buy the vaccine, and supports Gavi-funded supply.
  6. Stakeholders: Key entities are Serum Institute, the WHO prequalification programme and UN procurement agencies.
  7. India Link: Prequalification does not replace national approval; India's HPV rollout under the immunisation programme remains debated.
  8. Headquarters: Serum Institute of India is based in Pune, Maharashtra; WHO is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
  9. Founded: Cyrus Poonawalla founded Serum Institute in 1966; WHO was established on 7 April 1948.
  10. Landmark: Vincent Panikurlangara v Union of India (1987) read the right to public health into Article 21.
  11. Statute: Vaccines are regulated under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940; Article 47 directs the State to improve public health.
  12. Definition: Prequalification is WHO's quality assurance check of safety, efficacy and manufacturing standards before UN purchase.
Question 1 of 10

Which company's HPV vaccine Cervavac received WHO prequalification?

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Answer: (D) Serum Institute of India

Core Trigger: In early October 2026 Serum Institute of India's HPV vaccine Cervavac received WHO prequalification.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 308, point 1

Question 2 of 10

Cervavac protects against which HPV types?

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Answer: (C) 6, 11, 16 and 18

Vaccine Type: Cervavac is a recombinant quadrivalent vaccine protecting against HPV types 6, 11, 16 and 18.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 308, point 2

Question 3 of 10

Who is chief executive of Serum Institute of India?

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Answer: (D) Adar Poonawalla

Current Head: Adar Poonawalla is chief executive of Serum Institute of India, the manufacturer.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 308, point 3

Question 4 of 10

For which age group is Cervavac indicated?

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Answer: (C) 9 to 26 years

Target Group: It is indicated for ages 9 to 26; the prequalification is Serum Institute's 32nd.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 308, point 4

Question 5 of 10

Prequalification lets which UN agency buy the vaccine?

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Answer: (A) UNICEF

Procurement Effect: Prequalification lets UN agencies such as UNICEF buy the vaccine, and supports Gavi-funded supply.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 308, point 5

Question 6 of 10

WHO prequalification does not replace what in India?

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Answer: (C) National approval

Stakeholders: Key entities are Serum Institute, the WHO prequalification programme and UN procurement agencies.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 308, point 6

Question 7 of 10

Where is Serum Institute of India based?

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Answer: (D) Pune, Maharashtra

Headquarters: Serum Institute of India is based in Pune, Maharashtra; WHO is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 308, point 8

Question 8 of 10

In which year did Cyrus Poonawalla found Serum Institute?

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Answer: (D) 1966

Founded: Cyrus Poonawalla founded Serum Institute in 1966; WHO was established on 7 April 1948.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 308, point 9

Question 9 of 10

Vincent Panikurlangara v Union of India (1987) read public health into which Article?

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Answer: (D) Article 21

Landmark: Vincent Panikurlangara v Union of India (1987) read the right to public health into Article 21.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 308, point 10

Question 10 of 10

Consider the statements: 1. Vaccines are regulated under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. 2. Article 47 directs the State to promote education. Which is/are correct?

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Answer: (A) Only 1

Statute: Vaccines are regulated under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940; Article 47 directs the State to improve public health.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 308, point 11

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