UPSC Current Affairs 5 May 2026: Prelims + Mains Focused Analysis
1. Medical & Wellness Tourism in India (GS 2 & 3)
🔹 Prelims Focus
- India’s Medical Tourism market: USD 8.7 Billion
- AYUSH Visa launched in 2023
- India ranks among top global wellness destinations
🔹 Mains Focus
Why India is a Global Hub
- Affordable treatment
- NABH & JCI accredited hospitals
- Strong AYUSH ecosystem
Challenges
- Regional imbalance
- Lack of skilled support staff
- Insurance portability issues
Way Forward
- Regional medical hubs
- Airport facilitation
- Skill development
🧠 MCQs
Q1. AYUSH Visa is related to:
A. Education
B. Medical & wellness tourism
C. Employment migration
D. Defence cooperation
👉 Answer: B
Q2. NABH accreditation is associated with:
A. Banking
B. Hospitals & healthcare
C. Space research
D. Ports
👉 Answer: B
✍️ Mains Question
“India has immense potential in medical tourism but faces multiple structural challenges. Discuss.” (15M)
2. Das Adam Smith Problem (Economy + Ethics)
🔹 Prelims Focus
- Related to Adam Smith’s economic philosophy
- Debate between:
- Self-interest
- Moral sympathy
🔹 Mains Focus
- Ethics in capitalism
- Markets + morality relationship
✍️ Mains Question
“Economic growth without ethical foundations can create social imbalance. Discuss with reference to Adam Smith’s philosophy.” (10M)
3. Hantavirus Outbreak (Science & Tech)
🔹 Prelims Focus
- Spread through rodents
- Causes:
- HPS
- HFRS
- No specific cure/vaccine
🔹 Mains Focus
- Zoonotic disease threat
- Need for public health preparedness
🧠 MCQs
Q1. Hantavirus primarily spreads through:
A. Mosquitoes
B. Water contamination
C. Rodent droppings
D. Human contact
👉 Answer: C
Q2. Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome affects mainly:
A. Liver
B. Lungs
C. Skin
D. Bones
👉 Answer: B
✍️ Mains Question
“Zoonotic diseases pose growing global health challenges. Analyse.” (10M)
4. Project Deepak (Security)
🔹 Prelims Focus
- Part of BRO
- Established in 1961
- Works in Himachal Pradesh
🔹 Mains Focus
- Strategic border infrastructure
- Connectivity in Himalayan region
🧠 MCQs
Q1. Project Deepak is associated with:
A. ISRO
B. BRO
C. DRDO
D. Indian Railways
👉 Answer: B
5. Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act (Polity)
🔹 Prelims Focus
- Original Act: 1971
- Major amendment: 2021
- Upper limit extended to 24 weeks for special categories
🔹 Mains Focus
- Reproductive rights
- Women’s health & autonomy
🧠 MCQs
Q1. The MTP Act was first enacted in:
A. 1950
B. 1965
C. 1971
D. 1986
👉 Answer: C
Q2. Under MTP Amendment 2021, special categories can terminate pregnancy up to:
A. 12 weeks
B. 20 weeks
C. 24 weeks
D. 28 weeks
👉 Answer: C
✍️ Mains Question
“Discuss the significance of the MTP Act in ensuring reproductive rights in India.” (10M)
6. Model Code of Conduct (MCC) (Polity)
🔹 Prelims Focus
- Issued by Election Commission of India
- Based on Article 324
- Not a statutory law
🔹 Mains Focus
- Ensures level playing field
- Prevents misuse of government machinery
🧠 MCQs
Q1. MCC derives authority mainly from:
A. Article 14
B. Article 19
C. Article 324
D. Article 356
👉 Answer: C
✍️ Mains Question
“Evaluate the effectiveness of the Model Code of Conduct in ensuring free and fair elections.” (10M)
7. Apnoea Test (Science & Tech)
🔹 Prelims Focus
- Used to determine brain death
- Checks brainstem function
🔹 Mains Focus
- Ethical & medical concerns in organ transplantation
8. Mayon Volcano (Mapping)
🔹 Prelims Focus
- Located in Philippines
- Type: Stratovolcano
- Part of Pacific Ring of Fire
🧠 MCQs
Q1. Mayon Volcano is located in:
A. Indonesia
B. Japan
C. Philippines
D. Chile
👉 Answer: C
Quick Revision Table
| Topic | Prelims Focus | Mains Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Tourism | AYUSH Visa | Healthcare economy |
| Hantavirus | Rodent spread | Public health |
| MTP Act | 24 weeks | Reproductive rights |
| MCC | Article 324 | Electoral ethics |
| Project Deepak | BRO | Border infrastructure |
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