UPSC | Prelims GS | 2026

With reference to the WHO Pandemic Agreement discussed in the editorial, consider: 1. It was adopted by 124 member States in 2025 with no vote against. 2. Its PABS system is linked to equitable access to vaccines and therapeutics. 3. It was already open for ratification without a pending annex. Which are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer

Correct Answer

1 and 2 only

Explanation

Statements 1 and 2 are correct according to the article. PABS links access to pathogen materials with fair benefit-sharing, including vaccines and medicines. Statement 3 is wrong because negotiations on a PABS annex were pending. Thus adoption did not yet mean immediate ratification.

Topics: global health governance, international relations, pathogen access and benefit-sharing, who pandemic agreement