In April 2025, India developed two (Human Papillomavirus test) HPV testing kits for the diagnosis of which type of cancer?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Cervical cancer
Explanation:
• HPV (Human Papillomavirus) infection is the primary cause of cervical cancer.
• In April 2025, India developed two indigenous HPV testing kits for early detection.
• These tests improve affordability and accessibility for women’s health screening.
• Early detection significantly reduces mortality from cervical cancer.
• HPV tests are more accurate than traditional Pap smears.
Information Booster:
• WHO recommends HPV DNA testing as the gold standard for screening.
• Cervical cancer is one of the leading cancers among Indian women.
Additional Knowledge:
(a) Not caused by HPV.
(b) Prostate cancer occurs in males, unrelated to HPV.
(c) HPV does not cause blood cancers.