Latest Diseases General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

Which COVID-19 variant is the world's most dominant variant currently, as per WHO?

A)

Delta

B)

Alpha

C)

Beta

D)

Gamma

Correct Answer : Delta

Delta variant of COVID-19 is by far the world's most dominant variant, surpassing other variants of concern-alpha, beta and gamma, informed World Health Organization’s (WHO) technical lead Maria Van Kerkhove on September 22, 2021.

2 .

How is West Nile Virus transmitted?

A)

Bats

B)

Birds

C)

Mosquitos

D)

Bacteria

Correct Answer : Mosquitos

The West Nile Virus, originally from Africa, has now spread in Asia, Europe, and North America. The virus is mainly transmitted through mosquito bites and can lead to fatal neurological diseases in humans.

3 .

Which of the following notified as Central Drugs Laboratory for testing and batch release of vaccines?

A)

National Institute of Animal Biotechnology, Hyderabad

B)

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

C)

Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Noida

D)

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

Correct Answer : National Institute of Animal Biotechnology, Hyderabad

National Institute of Animal Biotechnology, Hyderabad notified as Central Drugs Laboratory for testing and batch release of vaccines.In public interest it is necessary to establish more facilities to regulate the testing of COVID-19 vaccines for quick release of vaccine batches for prevention and treatment of COVID-19 infection.

4 .

Which state government has introduced a colour- coded system to tackle Covid-19?

A)

Kerala

B)

Delhi

C)

Maharashtra

D)

Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer : Delhi

Delhi Government has launched a color-coded system to tackle COVID-19. The color-coded action plan will be based on three parameters: cumulative new positive cases, test positivity rate (TPR), and occupancy of oxygen beds in the hospitals. The restrictions have been classified under Yellow, Amber, Orange, and Red alert.

5 .

Which IIT has developed India's first Rapid electronic Covid-19 RNA Test kit that allows self-testing at home called 'COVIHOME'?

A)

IIT Delhi

B)

IIT Roorkee

C)

IIT Raurkela

D)

IIT Hyderabad

Correct Answer : IIT Hyderabad

India's first Rapid electronic Covid-19 RNA Test kit that allows self-testing at home called 'COVIHOME' has been developed by a research group at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad).

6 .

The HIV virus weakens the immunity of a person because it destroys

A)

Platelets

B)

Erythrocytes

C)

Mast cells

D)

lymphocytes

Correct Answer : lymphocytes

The HIV virus continuously invades and destroys T-cells (lymphocytes). Eventually the body can't replace the T-cells fast enough, and the immune system deteriorates. When the immune system has deteriorated to the point that it is unable to fight off diseases, a person is diagnosed with AIDS.

7 .

The head mirror used by ENT doctors is

A)

plane

B)

convex

C)

concave

D)

plano-convex

Correct Answer : concave

The mirror which is used by the ENT specialist (Otolaryngologist) is a concave mirror. Because the concave mirror combines all the rays from the object and focuses the object rays in the desired part of the eye.

8 .

A persistent infection is one in which

A)

the disease process occurs gradually over a long period

B)

the virus remains in equilibrium with the host without causing a disease

C)

viral replication is unusually slow

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : the disease process occurs gradually over a long period

9 .

A doctor who specializes in skin diseases

A)

Nephrology

B)

Dermatology

C)

Rheumatology

D)

Paediatrician

Correct Answer : Dermatology

A dermatologist is a medical doctor who specializes in treating the skin, hair, and nails.

10 .

The outer protein coat of a virus is called a

A)

Virion

B)

Capsid

C)

Envelope

D)

None of the above

Correct Answer : Capsid

A virus is made up of a core of genetic material, either DNA or RNA, surrounded by a protective coat called a capsid which is made up of protein. Sometimes the capsid is surrounded by an additional spikey coat called the envelope.