General Knowledge MCQs
Topic Notes: General Knowledge
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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
18811
The highest decision-making body of UNCTAD, a major conference that sets the organization's work plan for the next four years, is the:
Answer:
The UNCTAD Conference
The UNCTAD Conference is held every four years and is the supreme body, determining the organization's policy and priorities.
18812
What is the primary mandated focus of UNCTAD?
Answer:
Promoting the trade and development interests of developing countries, ensuring their equitable integration into the world economy.
UNCTAD acts as the focal point within the UN for integrated treatment of trade and development, finance, technology, investment, and sustainable development.
18813
UNCTAD is a permanent intergovernmental body within the wider framework of which UN organ?
Answer:
The UN General Assembly
UNCTAD is a subsidiary organ of the UN General Assembly and reports to it.
18814
Where is the permanent global headquarters of UNCTAD located?
Answer:
Geneva, Switzerland
UNCTAD's headquarters is in Geneva, Switzerland.
18815
In what year was UNCTAD established?
Answer:
1964
UNCTAD was established in 1964 by the UN General Assembly to provide a forum for trade issues relevant to developing countries, largely driven by the 'Group of 77'.
18816
What does the acronym UNCTAD stand for?
Answer:
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
UNCTAD is the UN body responsible for dealing with development issues, particularly international trade, investment, and finance, in an integrated way.
18817
In its work on **Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)**, MSF prioritizes providing survivors with timely access to:
Answer:
Medical prophylaxis (e.g., HIV/STI prevention) and psycho-social care, ideally within 72 hours.
Timeliness is critical for medical interventions (like PEP) to be effective in preventing long-term physical and mental harm.
18818
MSF's medical activities adhere to which fundamental medical ethical obligation?
Answer:
Prioritizing the needs of the patient (Primum non nocere - First, do no harm).
This medical oath is the central guide for all MSF health personnel.
18819
When does MSF typically decide to pull out of a country or project?
Answer:
When the need is over, the local health structure is stable, or the security situation compromises the safety of staff and patients beyond acceptable limits.
The decision to leave is always driven by medical needs and safety assessments.
18820
The **MSF Charter** obligates its personnel to uphold which principle regarding the protection of their patients?
Answer:
Respect professional ethics and maintain complete independence from any political, economic, or religious power.
This commitment to ethics and independence ensures the primacy of the patient's well-being and needs.