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
19261
Which UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) does UN-Habitat directly lead efforts to achieve?
Answer:
SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
UN-Habitat is the custodian agency for SDG 11, working to 'make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.'
19262
What is the key global urbanization strategy adopted at the Habitat III Conference in Quito (2016) that guides UN-Habitat’s mandate?
Answer:
The New Urban Agenda (NUA)
The NUA is a global non-binding document setting out a vision for sustainable urban development for the next 20 years, focusing on how cities are planned, managed, and financed.
19263
The foundational global conference that led to the creation of UN-Habitat was known as:
Answer:
Habitat I (1976)
The first UN Conference on Human Settlements, Habitat I, in Vancouver, Canada, led directly to the formation of the UN Centre for Human Settlements, which later became UN-Habitat.
19264
Where is the permanent global headquarters of UN-Habitat located?
Answer:
Nairobi, Kenya
UN-Habitat shares its headquarters complex in Nairobi, Kenya, with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).
19265
In what year was UN-Habitat established as a permanent body?
Answer:
1978
UN-Habitat was established in 1978 as a result of the 1976 Habitat I Conference in Vancouver. It became a specialized Programme in 1978 and later strengthened its status in 2002.
19266
What does the acronym UN-Habitat stand for?
Answer:
United Nations Human Settlements Programme
UN-Habitat is the UN agency for human settlements, focusing on sustainable urbanization.
19267
Which major UN initiative, coordinated by UNEP, aims to prevent and reverse the degradation of land and ecosystems globally?
Answer:
The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021–2030).
UNEP and FAO co-lead this Decade, mobilizing political and financial support for restoring degraded ecosystems.
19268
The **UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)** primarily engages with which sector?
Answer:
The global financial sector (banks, insurers, investors) to integrate sustainability into their operations and decision-making.
UNEP FI works to align the financial system with sustainable development goals.
19269
UNEP’s approach to **Ecosystem Management** emphasizes the restoration and protection of:
Answer:
Key natural habitats like forests, marine ecosystems, and wetlands, recognizing their services for human well-being.
Ecosystem services (clean water, pollination, climate regulation) are central to this work.
19270
The **Global Mercury Partnership**, in which UNEP plays a key role, supports the implementation of which specific MEA?
Answer:
The Minamata Convention.
The Minamata Convention is a global treaty to protect human health and the environment from the adverse effects of mercury.