Latest Diseases General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

In a study, which cells are found in COVID-19 patients 'bode well' for long-term immunity?

A)

D-Cell

B)

T-Cell

C)

P-cell

D)

Endothelial Cells

Correct Answer : T-Cell

T cells are known as immune warriors help us fight some viruses, but their importance for battling SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has been unclear. Research is going on and maybe it can be fruitful.

2 .

Name the vaccine that is jointly developed by the German company BioNTech and US pharma giant Pfizer for COVID-19?

A)

BNT162

B)

PICOVACC

C)

Both (a) and (b)

D)

None of the above

Correct Answer : BNT162

BNT162 is jointly developed by the German company BioNTech and US pharma giant Pfizer. It is a group of four potential vaccines based on the messenger RNA or mRNA, concept. On the other hand, PICOVACC is an inactivated vaccine developed by the private biopharma company Sinovac. These vaccines are in clinical trial phases.

3 .

Which of the following diseases are related to coronavirus?

A)

MERS

B)

SARS

C)

Both (a) and (b)

D)

Neither (a) nor (b)

Correct Answer : Both (a) and (b)

Coronavirus may cause illness from the common cold to more other serious diseases like Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV).

4 .

Mild Symptoms of Novel coronavirus are

A)

Fever

B)

Cough

C)

Shortness of breath

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

Most common symptoms :

* fever

* dry cough

* tiredness

Less common symptoms:

* aches and pains

* sore throat

* diarrhoea

* conjunctivitis

* headache

* loss of taste or smell

* a rash on skin, or discolouration of fingers or toes

Serious symptoms:

* difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

* chest pain or pressure

* loss of speech or movement

Seek immediate medical attention if you have serious symptoms. Always call before visiting your doctor or health facility.

People with mild symptoms who are otherwise healthy should manage their symptoms at home.

On average it takes 5–6 days from when someone is infected with the virus for symptoms to show, however it can take up to 14 days.

5 .

From where coronavirus got its name?

A)

Due to their surface structure of bricks.

B)

Due to their leaf-like projections.

C)

Due to their crown-like projections

D)

None of the above

Correct Answer : Due to their crown-like projections

Due to their crown-like projections on the surfaces coronaviruses got their name. The virus resembles a crown when viewed under an electron microscope. "Corona” in Latin means "halo" or "crown".

6 .

What are the precautions that need to be taken to protect from the coronavirus?

A)

Visit your doctor for antibiotics treatment

B)

Add more garlic into your diet.

C)

Wash your hands after every hour.

D)

Cover your nose and mouth when sneezing.

Correct Answer : Cover your nose and mouth when sneezing.

According to WHO, a person can take precautions by covering the nose and mouth while sneezing via tissue or an elbow. Then, immediately throw the tissue into a closed dustbin.

7 .

The first case of novel coronavirus was identified in____

A)

Wuhan, Hubei

B)

Tianjin

C)

Shanghai

D)

Beijing

Correct Answer : Wuhan, Hubei

On December 31, 2019, China reported a cluster of cases of pneumonia in people associated with the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan, Hubei Province. On January 7, 2020, Chinese health authorities confirmed that this cluster was associated with a novel coronavirus, 2019-nCoV.

8 .

Who has a part to play in advocating for universal health coverage?

A)

Not-for-profit groups

B)

Health workers

C)

Media

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

Everyone, everywhere, has the ability to advocate for universal health coverage both for themselves and others.

9 .

How much of the world’s population is not able to obtain the health services they need?

A)

At least 30% of the world’s population

B)

At least 50% of the world’s population

C)

At least 70% of the world’s population

D)

At least 90% of the world’s population

Correct Answer : At least 50% of the world’s population

At least half of the world's population cannot obtain essential health services, according to a new report from the World Bank and WHO. And each year, large numbers of households are being pushed into poverty because they must pay for health care out of their own pockets.

10 .

What does universal health coverage (UHC) mean?

A)

UHC prevents people from being pushed into poverty when paying for health services out of their own pockets.

B)

UHC means that all individuals and communities receive the health services they need, when and where they need them.

C)

UHC enables everyone to access the services that address the most important causes of disease and death.

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

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