Latest Diseases General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

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".

2 .

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.

3 .

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.

4 .

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.

5 .

How much of the worldâ€™s population is not able to obtain the health services they need?

A)

At least 30% of the worldâ€™s population

B)

At least 50% of the worldâ€™s population

C)

At least 70% of the worldâ€™s population

D)

At least 90% of the worldâ€™s population

Correct Answer : At least 50% of the worldâ€™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.

6 .

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

7 .

Every year on 7 April, the World Health Organization (WHO) celebrates its anniversary, the day its Constitution came into force. How old will WHO be this year (2018)?

A)

30

B)

50

C)

70

D)

90

Correct Answer : 70

The WHO Constitution came into force on 7 April 1948. This year—7 April 2018—is the 70th anniversary of WHO being into force. World Health Day, celebrated on 7 April every year to mark the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization, provides us with a unique opportunity to mobilize action around a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world.

8 .

Against which of the following was the first vaccine developed?

A)

Rabies

B)

Polio

C)

Small pox

D)

Leprosy

Correct Answer : Small pox

9 .

Which element is used in antacids and laxatives?

A)

Magnesium

B)

Calcium

C)

Sodium

D)

Bromine

Correct Answer : Magnesium

Magnesium Hydroxide is a solution of magnesium hydroxide with antacid and laxative properties. Milk of magnesium exerts its antacid activity in low doses such that all hydroxide ions that enter the stomach are used to neutralize stomach acid.

10 .

Which part of the body is affected by otitis?

A)

Stomach

B)

Throat

C)

Ear

D)

Eye

Correct Answer : Ear

Otitis media is an infection or inflammation of the middle ear. This inflammation often begins when infections that cause sore throats, colds, or other respiratory or breathing problems spread to the middle ear.

* Risk Factors : Child