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
19461
Which document sets forth the comprehensive ethical principles guiding the development of tourism, promoted by the UNWTO?
Answer:
The Global Code of Ethics for Tourism (GCET)
The GCET is a set of 10 principles aimed at guiding stakeholders in tourism development toward more responsible practices. It was adopted in 1999.
19462
What is the primary mandated goal of the UNWTO?
Answer:
To promote tourism as a driver of economic growth, inclusive development, and environmental sustainability.
The UNWTO focuses on maximizing the positive impact of tourism on development and reducing its potential negative effects.
19463
The UNWTO is a specialized agency of which international organization?
Answer:
United Nations (UN)
UNWTO became a specialized agency of the United Nations in 2003.
19464
Where is the permanent headquarters of the UNWTO located?
Answer:
Madrid, Spain
The UNWTO headquarters is located in Madrid, Spain.
19465
In what year was the UNWTO established as an intergovernmental organization?
Answer:
1975
The organization, formerly the International Union of Official Tourist Publicity Organizations (IUOTPO), was transformed into the UNWTO in 1975. It became a UN specialized agency in 2003.
19466
What does the acronym UNWTO stand for?
Answer:
World Tourism Organization
UNWTO is the specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable, and universally accessible tourism.
19467
IDA operates under the overall direction of the same governing body as the IBRD, which is the:
Answer:
Board of Governors.
IDA shares the same Board of Governors and Executive Directors as the IBRD, ensuring coordination across the World Bank Group.
19468
What is the primary mechanism through which IDA projects address the challenge of **human capital development**?
Answer:
Investing in education, health, and social protection programs to improve productivity and opportunities for people.
Human capital—the knowledge, skills, and health that people accumulate—is a key driver of long-term economic growth, which IDA prioritizes.
19469
The **IDA Crisis Response Window (CRW)** is designed to provide additional resources to countries experiencing:
Answer:
Severe crises such as natural disasters, public health emergencies, or severe economic shocks.
The CRW provides rapid, concessional financing to help countries respond to and recover from major, unexpected external shocks.
19470
What is the primary risk that IDA helps its client countries mitigate?
Answer:
The risk of falling into a poverty trap due to lack of access to affordable, long-term development financing.
IDA exists to fill the financing gap that the poorest countries cannot cover through their own resources or commercial loans.