International Affairs MCQs

61.

The WHO's shift to managing NRV-X as an endemic disease implies that the virus is expected to:

A Disappear completely

B Persist in the population at a lower, more predictable level

C Cause a new global pandemic

D Be easily eradicated with current treatments

62.

When did Novel Respiratory Virus X (NRV-X) first emerge?

A Late 2023

B Late 2024

C Early 2025

D Mid-2025

63.

What was the estimated global economic impact of the NRV-X pandemic?

A A period of unprecedented global growth

B A significant global recessionary effect

C Minimal economic impact

D A localized economic downturn

64.

What is mentioned as a potential development for managing emerging variants of NRV-X?

A Developing less effective vaccines

B Developing updated vaccines

C Ceasing all vaccine research

D Relying solely on natural immunity

65.

What is the WHO's future focus regarding NRV-X?

A Complete eradication of the virus

B Managing NRV-X as an endemic disease and strengthening healthcare systems

C Developing new viruses for research purposes

D Reducing global healthcare spending

66.

What was also credited for enabling a swift response to NRV-X?

A Secrecy in research findings

B International cooperation in sharing genomic data and research

C Limited public access to information

D Focus on nationalistic research efforts

67.

What was highlighted as a key factor in controlling the NRV-X pandemic?

A The slow development of treatments

B The remarkable speed of vaccine development and deployment

C The limited availability of diagnostic tests

D The reliance on traditional remedies

68.

Despite the lifting of the emergency status, what does the WHO urge?

A Complete cessation of all public health measures

B Continued vigilance, surveillance, and vaccination efforts

C Focus solely on economic recovery

D Reduction in healthcare system funding

69.

What factors contributed to the decision to lift the emergency status?

A Increasing mortality rates and vaccine ineffectiveness

B Epidemiological data, vaccination rates, and effectiveness of public health interventions

C Lack of international cooperation and data sharing

D The virus becoming completely eradicated

70.

What was a notable characteristic of Novel Respiratory Virus X (NRV-X)?

A Low transmission rate and high mortality

B Rapid transmission and significant mortality in vulnerable populations

C Slow transmission and minimal impact

D High mortality only in elderly individuals

International Current Affairs MCQs - 2026-04-01