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ICMR works on a better KFD vaccine

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Battle IAS current affairs title card: ICMR works on a better KFD vaccine (GS2 · Health, 7 February 2026)

What happened

  • ICMR is developing an improved vaccine against Kyasanur Forest Disease, at Karnataka’s request [PIB].

Background

  • KFD occurs in the Western Ghats: Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Goa and Maharashtra [PIB].

Why it matters

  • Regional diseases get little industry attention, which is why the state research body steps in.

How to use this in Mains

GS-II Issues relating to development and management of health

  1. As per PIB (2026-02-07): ICMR is developing an improved vaccine against Kyasanur Forest Disease, at Karnataka's request.
  2. Regional diseases get little industry attention, which is why the state research body steps in.
Quotable data point

ICMR is developing an improved vaccine against Kyasanur Forest Disease, at Karnataka's request.

PIB: KFD vaccine, 7 Feb 2026

Exam angle

UPSC

Prelims: KFD region.

Practice MCQs

Original practice questions (not PYQs).

Practice · UPSC

Kyasanur Forest Disease is mainly found in the

Answer (a) & explanation

PIB.

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Official source: PIB: KFD vaccine, 7 Feb 2026

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