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
19411
UNICEF's funding comes entirely from:
Answer:
Government contributions and donations from the public and private sector.
UNICEF is the only UN agency funded entirely by voluntary contributions.
19412
What is the primary legal framework that guides all of UNICEF's work and mandates?
Answer:
The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)
The CRC, adopted by the UN in 1989, is the most widely ratified human rights treaty and is the foundation of UNICEF's mandate.
19413
Which major international award did UNICEF receive in 1965 for promoting brotherhood among nations?
Answer:
The Nobel Peace Prize
UNICEF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1965 for its work in promoting cooperation and peace among nations by helping children in developing countries.
19414
Where is the permanent headquarters of UNICEF located?
Answer:
New York City, USA
UNICEF's headquarters are located at the United Nations headquarters in New York City.
19415
In what year was UNICEF established by the UN General Assembly?
Answer:
1946
UNICEF was established on December 11, 1946, by the UN General Assembly to provide emergency food and healthcare to children and mothers in countries devastated by World War II.
19416
What does the acronym UNICEF stand for?
Answer:
United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund
UNICEF's original name was the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund. While the 'International Children's Emergency Fund' part was dropped in 1953, the acronym remains UNICEF.
19417
The IMF's surveillance includes a focus on **spillover effects**. This refers to:
Answer:
The impact of a country's economic policies on other countries.
The IMF analyzes how domestic policies in one country (especially large economies) can affect global or regional stability.
19418
The current head of the IMF is known as the:
Answer:
Managing Director.
The Managing Director is the chief of the IMF staff and Chairman of the Executive Board.
19419
The IMF's technical assistance aims to help member countries in which area?
Answer:
Tax administration, central bank operations, and economic data compilation.
Technical assistance is focused on strengthening a country's core economic and financial institutions.
19420
The IMF publishes the **World Economic Outlook (WEO)** report. What does this report contain?
Answer:
Detailed analysis and forecasts for the global economy and individual countries.
The WEO is a semi-annual publication that is widely regarded as the most authoritative source for global economic forecasting.