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
19271
The UNEP-hosted Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) primarily protects animals that:
Answer:
Cross national jurisdictional boundaries in their life cycle.
CMS aims to conserve terrestrial, marine, and avian migratory species throughout their ranges.
19272
What is the primary focus of UNEP's work related to **Environmental Governance**?
Answer:
Helping countries develop and implement effective environmental laws, institutions, and policies.
Effective governance is necessary to ensure compliance and progress on international environmental commitments.
19273
The **Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)**, which provides the scientific basis for climate negotiations, was jointly established by UNEP and which other UN agency?
Answer:
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
The IPCC was established in 1988 by WMO and UNEP.
19274
Which UNEP initiative is dedicated to encouraging and assisting countries in eliminating plastic pollution from the environment?
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The Clean Seas Campaign.
The Clean Seas Campaign aims to raise awareness and support countries in tackling marine plastic pollution.
19275
UNEP promotes the transition to a **Green Economy** by focusing on:
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Investing in renewable energy, green jobs, and sustainable infrastructure to foster economic growth while reducing environmental risks.
The Green Economy approach seeks to integrate environmental considerations into economic policy.
19276
The UNEP-hosted **Ozone Secretariat** primarily manages which successful global environmental agreement?
Answer:
The Montreal Protocol (on substances that deplete the ozone layer).
The Montreal Protocol is widely considered the most successful multilateral environmental agreement for its role in phasing out Ozone Depleting Substances.
19277
What is the primary function of the **UNEP International Resource Panel (IRP)**?
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To provide independent scientific assessments on the sustainable use of natural resources and its environmental impacts.
The IRP's reports are crucial for guiding policy toward resource efficiency and decoupling economic growth from environmental degradation.
19278
UNEP is the primary UN agency for which major planetary challenge, alongside climate change and land degradation?
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Biodiversity loss.
UNEP hosts the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Secretariat and is a leader in ecosystem protection.
19279
Which UNEP-supported concept encourages a restorative industrial economy that minimizes waste and resources?
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Circular Economy
The circular economy is a core element of UNEP's work on Resource Efficiency and Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP).
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The **Basel Convention**, administered by UNEP, primarily regulates the transboundary movement of what?
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Hazardous wastes and their disposal.
The Basel Convention aims to protect human health and the environment from the adverse effects of hazardous waste.