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Vaccines (Biotechnology).

Syllabus: UPSC Pre GS1: General Science; Mains GS3: S&T developments

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GS2/GS3 · Health, biotechnology

India–CEPI partnership enters new phase; India is largest vaccine producer by volume

On 13 September 2026, at a reception for the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) Board and Investors Council in New Delhi, the Science Minister said India is the world's largest vaccine producer by volume. India, a CEPI founding member, makes nearly 60 per cent of global vaccine production. The DBT-BIRAC-CEPI strategy was renewed in September 2025 for five years.

UPSC angle: Prelims: CEPI expansion and role.

13 Sep 2026
GS2 · Health

80 lakh HPV vaccine doses given; UP leads with 22 lakh girls

By 11 September 2026 India had given over 80 lakh HPV vaccine doses under the National HPV Vaccination Campaign, launched in February 2026. Girls aged 14 get a free, voluntary single dose with parental consent. Gujarat, UP, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram have reached 100 per cent of their targets, and UP leads with more than 22 lakh girls.

UPSC angle: Prelims: HPV–cervical cancer link; target group.

11 Sep 2026