General Knowledge MCQs
Topic Notes: General Knowledge
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
19781
What key concept was promoted by the WHO-UNICEF International Conference on Primary Health Care in Alma-Ata (1978)?
Answer:
Health for All by the Year 2000
The Alma-Ata Declaration strongly promoted 'Health for All by the Year 2000' as its core goal, emphasizing primary health care as the key to achieving this.
19782
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) serves as the WHO Regional Office for which region?
Answer:
The Americas (AMRO)
PAHO is the specialized international health agency for the Americas, functioning as the WHO's Regional Office for the Americas (AMRO).
19783
Which former WHO Director-General is credited with leading the global effort to eradicate smallpox?
Answer:
Dr. Halfdan Mahler
Dr. Halfdan Mahler served as WHO Director-General from 1973 to 1988 and oversaw the final phase and certification of smallpox eradication in 1980.
19784
The WHO's International Health Regulations (IHR) are a legally binding instrument aimed at:
Answer:
Preventing, protecting against, controlling, and providing a public health response to the international spread of disease.
The IHR (2005) is an international agreement to help the international community prevent and respond to acute public health risks that have the potential to cross borders and threaten people worldwide.
19785
What is the WHO's primary constitutional objective, as defined in its founding document?
Answer:
The attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.
Article 1 of the WHO Constitution states its objective: 'The attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.'
19786
How many Regional Offices does the World Health Organization (WHO) currently operate globally?
Answer:
6
The WHO operates six Regional Offices, each serving a defined geographic area: Africa (AFRO), the Americas (PAHO), South-East Asia (SEARO), Europe (EURO), Eastern Mediterranean (EMRO), and Western Pacific (WPRO).
19787
What is the highest decision-making body of the WHO, attended by delegations from all Member States?
Answer:
World Health Assembly (WHA)
The World Health Assembly (WHA) is the WHO's supreme decision-making body. It is attended by delegations from all Member States and focuses on the WHO's policy, budget, and program.
19788
The WHO is a specialized agency of which international organization?
Answer:
United Nations (UN)
The WHO is a specialized agency of the United Nations, responsible for international public health.
19789
Where is the global headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO) located?
Answer:
Geneva, Switzerland
The main headquarters of the WHO is situated in Geneva, Switzerland.
19790
When was the Constitution of the World Health Organization (WHO) officially adopted?
Answer:
April 7, 1948
The Constitution of the WHO officially came into force on April 7, 1948, which is now celebrated annually as World Health Day. The constitution itself was adopted in New York on July 22, 1946.