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
19361
What is the term for a person who is forced to leave their home but remains *within* the borders of their own country?
Answer:
Internally Displaced Person (IDP)
UNHCR's mandate was originally only for refugees (those who crossed an international border), but it now works to protect and assist IDPs as well.
19362
Which major international award has UNHCR received twice (in 1954 and 1981)?
Answer:
The Nobel Peace Prize
UNHCR received the Nobel Peace Prize for its humanitarian work in 1954 and again in 1981.
19363
What is the primary international legal framework defining the term 'refugee' and setting out their rights and the legal obligations of States?
Answer:
The 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees
The 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol are the key international instruments of refugee protection.
19364
Where is the permanent headquarters of UNHCR located?
Answer:
Geneva, Switzerland
UNHCR's headquarters is in Geneva, Switzerland.
19365
In what year was UNHCR established by the UN General Assembly?
Answer:
1950
UNHCR was established in December 1950 to help the millions of Europeans who had been displaced by World War II.
19366
What does the acronym UNHCR stand for?
Answer:
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
UNHCR is the UN refugee agency, mandated to protect refugees, forcibly displaced communities, and stateless people.
19367
What primary function does the **Global Policy Network (GPN)** serve within the UNDP?
Answer:
Providing world-class technical expertise and integrated policy advice to country offices and governments.
The GPN links policy, knowledge, and programming to help countries find integrated, holistic solutions to complex challenges.
19368
The UNDP’s support for **Gender Equality** is rooted in the idea that:
Answer:
It is a precondition for achieving the SDGs and human development.
UNDP integrates gender equality across all its programmes, recognizing that development gains are unsustainable without it.
19369
What is the main purpose of the UNDP’s work on **HIV/AIDS and Development**?
Answer:
To address the social and economic dimensions of the epidemic and its impact on development.
UNDP works with governments to integrate HIV/AIDS responses into national development plans, laws, and budgets.
19370
The UNDP manages a specific fund focused on the transition away from fossil fuels in developing nations, known as the:
Answer:
Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol.
UNDP is one of the implementing agencies of the MLF, helping countries phase out Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) and related GHGs.