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
18961
The ISO 9001 standard is the most globally recognized standard related to:
Answer:
Quality Management Systems (QMS).
ISO 9001 sets the criteria for a QMS and is used by millions of companies and organizations worldwide to demonstrate their ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements.
18962
What is the key characteristic of ISO International Standards?
Answer:
They are voluntary and consensus-based.
ISO standards are voluntary unless adopted into national legislation by a member country or mandated in a contract.
18963
Who develops ISO standards?
Answer:
Technical experts from the industrial, technical, and business sectors of member countries.
ISO standards are developed through consensus by technical committees (TCs) composed of experts nominated by national standard bodies (ISO members).
18964
Where is the permanent global headquarters of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) located?
Answer:
Geneva, Switzerland
ISO's Central Secretariat is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
18965
In what year was the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) founded?
Answer:
1947
ISO was founded in Geneva, Switzerland, on February 23, 1947. It officially began operations in 1947.
18966
What does the acronym ISO stand for?
Answer:
International Organization for Standardization
ISO is an independent, non-governmental international organization that develops and publishes voluntary international standards. Its name comes from the Greek word *isos*, meaning 'equal'.
18967
The WCO is responsible for administering the **Temporary Admission Convention** (Istanbul Convention). What does this Convention allow for?
Answer:
Temporary import of all goods without paying duties or taxes, provided they are re-exported within a set period.
This simplifies procedures for goods like trade samples, professional equipment, and exhibition materials.
18968
The **PICARD Programme** (Partnership in Customs Academic Research and Development) is a WCO initiative focused on:
Answer:
Strengthening cooperation between customs administrations and academia to professionalize the customs workforce.
PICARD aims to enhance the professionalism, knowledge, and integrity of customs officials globally.
18969
The WCO encourages customs administrations to adopt an approach that combines facilitation (speed) with control (security). This is known as:
Answer:
The Dual Mandate.
Modern customs must balance the need to promote economic competitiveness by speeding up legitimate trade with the need to protect the public and collect revenue.
18970
The WCO’s approach to **E-commerce** primarily focuses on:
Answer:
Adapting customs procedures and standards to efficiently manage the surge in low-value, high-volume cross-border parcels.
E-commerce poses significant challenges for traditional customs clearance processes, requiring new simplified and automated approaches.