Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Current Affairs

Topic

International: 2022

Question:
The WHO in Nov 2022 announced to change the name of Monkey Pox to Mpox for which of the following reason?
Options:
the name sounds racist and stigmatises patients.
the name has led to killing of monkeys world wide.
the name was changed on the request of Indian government as the name was hurting the religious feelings of Hindus in India.
all of the above
Correct Answer:
the name sounds racist and stigmatises patients.
Explanation:
The change of name, announced after a series of consultations with global experts, has been provoked by the racist connotations that “monkeypox” sometimes carries.