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
19711
What is ICAO’s primary goal, as defined in the Chicago Convention?
Answer:
To ensure the safe, orderly, and sustainable development of international civil aviation worldwide.
Safety and orderly development are the core mandates of ICAO.
19712
ICAO is a specialized agency of which international organization?
Answer:
United Nations (UN)
ICAO has been a specialized agency of the UN since 1947.
19713
Where is the permanent headquarters of ICAO located?
Answer:
Montreal, Canada
ICAO's headquarters is in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
19714
The foundational document that established ICAO and sets out the principles of international air travel is known as the:
Answer:
Chicago Convention
The Convention on International Civil Aviation, signed in Chicago in 1944, established the rules of airspace, aircraft registration, safety, and ICAO itself.
19715
In what year was ICAO founded?
Answer:
1947
ICAO was established in 1947 after the ratification of the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention) by the requisite number of States. The Convention itself was signed in 1944.
19716
What does the acronym ICAO stand for?
Answer:
International Civil Aviation Organization
ICAO is the specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for civil aviation.
19717
The ILO's International Training Centre (ITCILO) is located in which city?
Answer:
Turin, Italy
The ITCILO is the training arm of the ILO, offering training and capacity building to governments, employers' and workers' organizations, and other partners.
19718
Which ILO Convention aims to guarantee equal remuneration for men and women for work of equal value?
Answer:
Convention No. 100
Convention No. 100 (1951) is the Equal Remuneration Convention, a core standard of the ILO.
19719
In the tripartite structure of the ILO's International Labour Conference, the ratio of delegates for each member state is usually:
Answer:
Two Government, one Employer, one Worker.
Each Member State is entitled to send four delegates to the Conference: two Government delegates, one Employer delegate, and one Worker delegate.
19720
The ILO's Centenary Declaration (2019) focuses on the challenges and opportunities related to:
Answer:
The Future of Work.
The Centenary Declaration addresses the impact of technological advances, demographic shifts, and climate change on the world of work.