World Pneumonia Day – 12 November 2026 – Quiz (11.11.2026)

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World Pneumonia Day – 12 November 2026 – Quiz (11.11.2026) – 5 questions, subject: Current Affairs. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
In pneumonia, which part of the lungs fills with pus and fluid, reducing oxygen intake?

Correct Answer: C [Alveoli]

Explanation:

Alveoli – where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged. Inflamed bronchi cause bronchitis; inflamed pleura cause pleurisy.

2.  
According to WHO, what is the most common cause of bacterial pneumonia in children?

Correct Answer: D [Strep. pneumoniae]

Explanation:

Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) – the target of PCV. Hib comes second; RSV is the commonest viral cause.

3.  
Protection against Hib, a cause of pneumonia, is given under India's UIP as part of which vaccine?

Correct Answer: B [Pentavalent]

Explanation:

Pentavalent = DPT (diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus) + hepatitis B + Hib. MR covers measles and rubella.

4.  
Tamil Nadu began giving PCV in July 2021, in three doses. At what age is its booster dose given?

Correct Answer: B [9 months]

Explanation:

Primary doses at 6 and 14 weeks, booster at 9 months. 16–24 months is the first DPT booster. TN launched it at Poonamallee on 13 July 2021.

5.  
Which body first observed World Pneumonia Day, in 2009?

Correct Answer: C [Global Coalition Against Child Pneumonia]

Explanation:

The Global Coalition Against Child Pneumonia. WHO and UNICEF together drew up the GAPPD action plan.

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