General Knowledge MCQs
Topic Notes: General Knowledge
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
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
19111
What is the highest decision-making body of the WTO, which must meet at least once every two years?
Answer:
The Ministerial Conference
The Ministerial Conference is the supreme body of the WTO. All members are represented and decisions are made by consensus.
19112
What is the primary function of the WTO?
Answer:
To ensure that trade flows as smoothly, predictably, and freely as possible.
The WTO operates the global system of trade rules, acts as a forum for trade negotiations, and settles trade disputes.
19113
The WTO was created as the successor to which post-World War II international agreement?
Answer:
The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)
GATT was a multilateral treaty that governed world trade from 1948 until the WTO was formally created.
19114
Where is the permanent global headquarters of the World Trade Organization (WTO) located?
Answer:
Geneva, Switzerland
The WTO headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
19115
In what year was the World Trade Organization (WTO) officially established?
Answer:
1995
The WTO was established on January 1, 1995, succeeding the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).
19116
What does the acronym WTO stand for?
Answer:
World Trade Organization
The WTO is the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations.
19117
The ICJ’s jurisdiction is frequently invoked to resolve disputes over territorial sovereignty and which other type of major international boundary?
Answer:
Maritime boundaries and continental shelf delimitations.
Many ICJ contentious cases involve States seeking clarification on their maritime limits, which are vital for resource exploitation.
19118
Which body within the ICJ is responsible for all administrative matters, translation, and records?
Answer:
The Registry
The Registry is the permanent administrative organ of the Court, headed by a Registrar.
19119
The ICJ may indicate **provisional measures** (similar to injunctions) in a case. These measures are:
Answer:
Taken to preserve the rights of either party pending a final decision, and are generally considered binding.
Provisional measures are urgent, temporary actions required to prevent irreparable harm while the Court deliberates the merits of the case.
19120
The ICJ Statute allows for the Court to decide a case *ex aequo et bono* (based on what is just and equitable), but only if:
Answer:
The parties agree to it.
This provision (Article 38(2)) allows the Court to disregard formal law and base its decision purely on equity, but only if explicitly authorized by the States involved.