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
1
Which WHO report, published annually, is a primary source of global health data, trends, and priorities?
Answer:
World Health Statistics
The World Health Statistics report is the WHO's annual compilation of health data from its 194 Member States, including life expectancy, mortality, and disease prevalence.
2
What is the minimum number of Member States required to ratify the WHO Constitution for it to enter into force, as originally stipulated?
Answer:
26
The WHO Constitution stipulated that it would come into force when 26 United Nations Member States had formally accepted it.
3
Which city hosts the WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia (SEARO)?
Answer:
New Delhi, India
The WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia (SEARO) is located in New Delhi, India.
4
Which of these non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is NOT one of the four main NCDs prioritized by the WHO?
Answer:
Alzheimer’s Disease
The four main NCDs prioritized are Cardiovascular diseases, Cancers, Chronic respiratory diseases, and Diabetes.
5
The WHO monitors and coordinates global response to outbreaks, such as pandemics, through its:
Answer:
Health Emergencies Programme (WHE)
The WHO's Health Emergencies Programme (WHE) is responsible for coordinating international action and leading the health sector response to crises.
6
Which key pillar of WHO's work involves strengthening health services, improving access to medicines, and developing health workforce capacity?
Answer:
Health Systems
Strengthening **Health Systems** is a core function, covering governance, finance, information, service delivery, and the health workforce.
7
The WHO actively maintains a list of **Essential Medicines**. What is the primary purpose of this list?
Answer:
To ensure that all people have access to a basic set of life-saving drugs.
The Model List of Essential Medicines contains the minimum medicines needed for a basic healthcare system, aiming for their availability and affordability to the populations of all countries.
8
What is the theme of **World Health Day** (April 7) most closely linked to?
Answer:
The founding of the WHO
World Health Day is celebrated on April 7 every year to mark the anniversary of the founding of the WHO in 1948.
9
Which WHO body is responsible for preparing the agenda for the World Health Assembly and advising on its policy decisions?
Answer:
Executive Board
The Executive Board is composed of 34 members technically qualified in the field of health. Its main functions are to give effect to the decisions and policies of the WHA, to advise it, and to prepare its agenda.
10
The WHO's budget is funded through two main channels: Assessed Contributions and what other source?
Answer:
Voluntary Contributions
The two main sources of WHO funding are **Assessed Contributions** (mandatory fees from member states) and **Voluntary Contributions** (donations from member states, NGOs, foundations, etc.).