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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

As per World Malaria Report 2020, which state has been topped the list in reducing malaria cases in India?

A	Maharashtra
B	Meghalaya
C	Kerala
D	Karnataka

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -59% Reduction In Malaria Cases In Meghalaya: ‘World Malaria Report 2020’

Detailed explanation-2: -Disease burden According to the latest World malaria report, there were 247 million cases of malaria in 2021 compared to 245 million cases in 2020. The estimated number of malaria deaths stood at 619 000 in 2021 compared to 625 000 in 2020.

Detailed explanation-3: -According to WHO’s latest World malaria report, there were an estimated 241 million malaria cases and 627 000 malaria deaths worldwide in 2020. This represents about 14 million more cases in 2020 compared to 2019, and 69 000 more deaths.

Detailed explanation-4: -India was the only high-burden country to record progress by sustaining a reduction in malaria burden between 2019 and 2020.

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