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
19351
The primary cause of displacement for the majority of people under UNHCR's mandate is:
Answer:
Conflict, persecution, and human rights violations.
These factors drive the majority of refugee and asylum seeker movements across borders.
19352
The **High Commissioner for Refugees** is appointed by whom?
Answer:
The UN General Assembly, on the nomination of the Secretary-General.
The High Commissioner is the head of the agency and serves a term of five years.
19353
In a refugee camp setting, UNHCR works with which other UN agency to ensure adequate food supply for refugees?
Answer:
WFP (World Food Programme)
UNHCR and WFP have a long-standing partnership: UNHCR handles protection and shelter, while WFP manages food aid distribution.
19354
The **Global Compact on Refugees (GCR)**, affirmed by the UN General Assembly in 2018, is designed to:
Answer:
Provide a framework for more predictable and equitable responsibility-sharing among member states.
The GCR aims to ease the burden on host countries, enhance refugee self-reliance, expand third-country solutions, and support conditions for return.
19355
The highest governing body of UNHCR is the:
Answer:
The Executive Committee (ExCom)
ExCom reviews and approves the High Commissioner's programmes and advises on protection issues.
19356
What is the key instrument for ending the problem of **statelessness** (a person not considered a national by any State)?
Answer:
The 1954 Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons and the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness
UNHCR's mandate includes stateless persons, and these two conventions are the primary legal tools used to address this issue.
19357
UNHCR recognizes three durable solutions for refugees. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
Answer:
Forced Relocation.
The three durable solutions are voluntary and sustainable options for refugees to rebuild their lives.
19358
What is the primary source of UNHCR's funding?
Answer:
Voluntary contributions from governments, intergovernmental organizations, and the private sector.
UNHCR is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions, with the majority coming from governments.
19359
What is the official term for someone who has filed an application for international protection and is awaiting a decision on their refugee status?
Answer:
Asylum Seeker
An asylum seeker is someone whose claim has not yet been finally determined by the country where they submitted it.
19360
The legal principle of **non-refoulement**, central to refugee protection, prohibits States from:
Answer:
Forcing a refugee to return to a country where they face serious threats to their life or freedom.
Non-refoulement is a customary international law that forbids the expulsion of refugees to territories where their life or freedom would be threatened.