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
19331
What is the primary purpose of the **United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS)**, managed by WFP?
Answer:
UNHAS is a shared service that enables aid workers to reach people in need.
19332
WFP’s work in the field of **School Feeding** aims to achieve which dual objective?
Answer:
School meals act as a safety net, improving nutrition and providing an incentive for poor families to send children to school.
19333
In recent years, WFP has increasingly favored which method of assistance over the distribution of physical food (in-kind aid)?
Answer:
CBT allows recipients to buy food locally, supporting local markets, offering greater choice, and being more cost-efficient than transporting and storing physical goods.
19334
Which UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) does WFP primarily contribute to?
Answer:
WFP is a key player in the global effort to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030.
19335
What is the primary mandated goal of the WFP?
Answer:
WFP is the frontline agency for the humanitarian response to hunger.
19336
WFP's primary funding source is:
Answer:
WFP is funded entirely by voluntary contributions, making it susceptible to funding fluctuations.
19337
The WFP is governed by which body, jointly serviced by the UN and FAO?
Answer:
The WFP Executive Board provides intergovernmental support, direction, and supervision to the WFP and consists of 36 members.
19338
Which major international award did the WFP receive in 2020?
Answer:
WFP received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for its efforts to combat hunger, its contribution to bettering conditions for peace in conflict-affected areas, and for acting as a driving force in efforts to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war.
19339
Where is the permanent global headquarters of the World Food Programme (WFP) located?
Answer:
WFP is headquartered in Rome, Italy, alongside the FAO and IFAD.
19340
In what year was the World Food Programme (WFP) established?
Answer:
WFP was established in 1961 by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the United Nations General Assembly on a three-year experimental basis, becoming a permanent program in 1965.