Practice MCQs

Correct Answer : A
The Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH) was launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) during India's G20 presidency. This initiative is focused on democratizing digital health technologies and includes components like a country needs tracker and a transformation toolbox. Union Health Minister Mandaviya emphasized the initiative's importance in establishing an institutional framework for digital health, while Bagchi highlighted India's digital response during the pandemic. Dr. Tedros, WHO Director-General, underscored GIDH's role in addressing health system fragmentation, reducing overlap, and promoting global standards in digital health.

Correct Answer : B
An Alaskan man has recently become the first person to succumb to Alaskapox, an orthopox virus identified in 2015. This DNA virus belongs to the same genus as smallpox, monkeypox, and cowpox, primarily affecting small mammals. Its symptoms include skin lesions, swollen lymph nodes, and muscle pain, with mild cases typically resolving within a few weeks. Although human-to-human transmission hasn't been documented, orthopoxviruses can spread through direct contact with lesions. Individuals with compromised immune systems may be at a heightened risk of severe illness.

Correct Answer : B
World Pulses Day is celebrated annually on February 10th to raise awareness about the nutritional and environmental advantages of pulses in sustainable food production. Each year, the United Nations designates a theme for the day, with the 2024 theme being "Pulses: Nourishing Soils and People," which aims to incorporate pulses into diets and agricultural practices. The day was first established in 2019, highlighting the pivotal role of pulses in achieving Sustainable Development Goals.