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
19301
Which area of development is UNFPA’s work on **adolescent and youth empowerment** most strongly linked to?
Answer:
Promoting sexual and reproductive health education and safe transitions to adulthood.
Empowering young people with knowledge and skills is critical for them to make informed choices about their bodies and futures.
19302
The **UNFPA Supplies Partnership** is dedicated to ensuring a reliable supply of what?
Answer:
Contraceptives and maternal health medicines.
The partnership works to secure and deliver a consistent flow of high-quality reproductive health supplies to low- and middle-income countries.
19303
In the context of population, UNFPA provides technical assistance to countries for conducting:
Answer:
Censuses, demographic surveys, and population projections.
Accurate, disaggregated population data is fundamental for effective national planning and policy-making, and UNFPA is the key UN agency in this field.
19304
UNFPA's support for the provision of **Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP)** is critical in which operational context?
Answer:
Humanitarian crises and emergencies.
The MISP is a set of life-saving activities, including preventing sexual violence and providing clean delivery kits, that must be implemented immediately in the onset of a crisis.
19305
The **demographic dividend** concept, central to UNFPA’s policy advice, occurs when a country experiences:
Answer:
A temporary increase in the proportion of working-age people (relative to dependents).
This demographic shift can create a window of opportunity for accelerated economic growth if the right investments are made in health, education, and job creation.
19306
Which of the following is considered a **harmful practice** addressed by UNFPA's protection mandate?
Answer:
Female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage.
UNFPA has a global mandate to eliminate these practices as they violate the human rights and severely impact the health of women and girls.
19307
In UNFPA's work on **maternal health**, a key focus is on ensuring the availability of trained health workers, particularly for which type of care?
Answer:
Emergency obstetric and neonatal care (EmONC).
EmONC is vital to prevent maternal mortality caused by complications during childbirth.
19308
UNFPA is the largest multilateral source of funding for which essential health commodity in developing countries?
Answer:
Contraceptives and reproductive health supplies
UNFPA's Supply Chain ensures the delivery of essential commodities, playing a major role in global family planning efforts.
19309
Which of the following is NOT one of the three transformative results that UNFPA is committed to achieving by 2030?
Answer:
Ending the need for contraception.
The three goals are: 1) Zero preventable maternal deaths; 2) Zero unmet need for family planning; 3) Zero gender-based violence and harmful practices. Contraception is key to achieving the second goal.
19310
UNFPA aims for **universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)** by which target year (as part of its strategic plan)?
Answer:
2030
This aligns with the deadline for the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).