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
19311
The **Programme of Action** adopted at which 1994 conference forms the cornerstone of UNFPA’s mandate?
Answer:
The International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) in Cairo
The ICPD shifted the focus from demographic targets to the needs and rights of individuals, centering on reproductive health and rights.
19312
What is the primary source of UNFPA's funding?
Answer:
Voluntary contributions from governments, the private sector, and foundations.
Like UNICEF and UNDP, UNFPA is funded entirely by voluntary contributions, not the regular UN budget.
19313
UNFPA operates under the authority of which UN body?
Answer:
The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
UNFPA reports to ECOSOC and receives policy guidance from the UN General Assembly.
19314
Where is the permanent headquarters of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) located?
Answer:
New York City, USA
UNFPA's headquarters are in New York City, co-located with the main UN headquarters.
19315
In what year was UNFPA established?
Answer:
1969
UNFPA began operations in 1969 as a trust fund and was formally named the United Nations Fund for Population Activities. It became the UN Population Fund in 1987, although the acronym UNFPA was retained.
19316
What does the acronym UNFPA stand for?
Answer:
United Nations Population Fund
UNFPA is the UN agency dedicated to achieving sexual and reproductive health for all, and supporting rights and choices, including family planning.
19317
The WFP’s **Innovation Accelerator**, based in Munich, Germany, is designed to:
Answer:
The Accelerator uses partnerships and startup-like approaches to rapidly test and implement new solutions for the WFP’s mandate.
19318
WFP’s work on **nutrition** often includes specialized food products fortified with essential micronutrients, designed to combat:
Answer:
These Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF) and supplementary foods are crucial for treating and preventing severe malnutrition.
19319
Which of the following describes WFP's approach to local food procurement?
Answer:
Local procurement is a major WFP policy to inject cash into local economies and reduce logistics costs.
19320
The WFP’s emergency preparedness work includes pre-positioning stocks and signing contracts before a predicted disaster hits. This is known as:
Answer:
Anticipatory Action involves triggering pre-agreed actions (like cash transfers or food distribution) based on forecasts, minimizing disaster impact.