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
20121
Who appoints the Non-Permanent members of the Security Council?
Answer:
The General Assembly
The General Assembly elects the 10 non-permanent members of the Security Council for two-year terms.
20122
Which year was proclaimed as the International Year of the Child by the UN?
Answer:
1979
The United Nations proclaimed 1979 as the International Year of the Child to draw attention to problems affecting children worldwide.
20123
Where is the United Nations University (UNU) headquartered?
Answer:
Tokyo
The United Nations University (UNU), the academic arm of the UN, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
20124
What is the name of the UN's development network?
Answer:
UNDP
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN's global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience, and resources.
20125
Which UN agency protects the rights and well-being of refugees?
Answer:
UNHCR
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is mandated to aid and protect refugees, forcibly displaced communities, and stateless people.
20126
Which document functions as the constitution of the United Nations?
Answer:
The UN Charter
The Charter of the United Nations is the foundational treaty of the UN. It establishes the purposes, governing structures, and frameworks for the UN system.
20127
What majority is required for the General Assembly to pass decisions on important questions?
Answer:
Two-thirds majority
Decisions on important questions, such as those on peace and security, admission of new members, and budgetary matters, require a two-thirds majority. Other questions are decided by a simple majority.
20128
How many votes does each member state have in the UN General Assembly?
Answer:
One vote
In the General Assembly, each of the 193 member states has exactly one vote, regardless of its size, population, or economic power.
20129
Which major country is NOT a member of the United Nations?
Answer:
Vatican City
Vatican City (Holy See) is a sovereign state but is not a full member of the UN; it holds Permanent Observer status. Switzerland joined in 2002.
20130
Where is the headquarters of the Universal Postal Union (UPU)?
Answer:
Bern
The Universal Postal Union (UPU), a specialized agency coordinating postal policies, is headquartered in Bern, Switzerland.