New President of World Medical Association

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Question: Who among the following Indian has been appointed as the president of World Medical Association?
(a) Dr. Naresh Trehan
(b) Dr. Ketan Desai
(c) Dr. Deepak Agarwal
(d) Dr. Kartikey Sharma
Ans (b)
Related facts:

  • On 21 October 2016 a former President of MCI and the Indian Medical Association (IMA) was appointed as the president of the World Medical Association (WMA).
  • This was announced during the annual General Assembly of the WMA in Taipei, Taiwan from 19 to 22 October.
  • He will serve as president for the 2016-2017 period.

Reference:
http://www.wma.net/en/40news/20archives/2016/2016_29/index.html
http://in.reuters.com/article/wma-president-desai-ketan-idINKCN12L0RV
http://thewire.in/74869/ketan-desai-world-medical-association/