General Knowledge MCQs
Topic Notes: General Knowledge
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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
19731
SDG 8 of the UN's 2030 Agenda directly relates to the ILO's mandate. What is the goal of SDG 8?
Answer:
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
SDG 8 is the primary goal aligning with the ILO's mission.
19732
What is the overarching global agenda of the ILO, defined in 1999, which encompasses creating quality jobs, ensuring rights at work, and extending social protection?
Answer:
Decent Work Agenda
The Decent Work Agenda is the ILO's core policy framework, aiming to promote opportunities for women and men to obtain decent and productive work in conditions of freedom, equity, security, and human dignity.
19733
The ILO's **Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (1998)** covers four categories of principles. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
Answer:
A minimum living wage guaranteed by the state.
The four categories are: freedom of association; elimination of forced labour; abolition of child labour; and elimination of discrimination in employment and occupation. Setting a guaranteed minimum wage is a policy goal, not one of the fundamental rights.
19734
What is the name of the ILO’s supreme decision-making body, where Conventions and Recommendations are adopted?
Answer:
The International Labour Conference (ILC)
The ILC meets annually in Geneva and is where the ILO's policies, budget, and Conventions/Recommendations are adopted.
19735
What does an ILO **Convention** represent, upon ratification by a member state?
Answer:
An international treaty creating binding legal obligations.
ILO Conventions are international treaties that, once ratified by a member state, become legally binding obligations for that country.
19736
What is the collective term for the legal instruments adopted by the ILO, which include Conventions and Recommendations?
Answer:
International Labour Standards (ILSs)
ILSs are legal instruments drawn up by the ILO's tripartite constituents (governments, employers, and workers) that set out basic principles and rights at work.
19737
Which major international award did the ILO receive in 1969?
Answer:
The Nobel Peace Prize
The ILO was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1969 on its 50th anniversary for its tireless efforts to promote peace among nations, pursue social justice, and provide technical assistance to developing nations.
19738
The ILO became the first specialized agency of which international organization in 1946?
Answer:
The United Nations (UN)
Following the dissolution of the League of Nations, the ILO became the first specialized agency affiliated with the newly formed United Nations in 1946.
19739
Where is the global headquarters of the International Labour Organization (ILO) located?
Answer:
Geneva, Switzerland
The ILO's main headquarters, the International Labour Office, is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
19740
In what year was the International Labour Organization (ILO) founded?
Answer:
1919
The ILO was founded in 1919 under the Treaty of Versailles, as an affiliated agency of the League of Nations, making it one of the oldest specialized agencies of the UN system.