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
20151
What does the acronym UNESCO stand for?
Answer:
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
UNESCO stands for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It seeks to build peace through international cooperation in education, sciences, and culture.
20152
Where is the headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO) located?
Answer:
Geneva
The World Health Organization (WHO), a specialized agency of the UN responsible for international public health, is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
20153
Who is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations (as of 2024)?
Answer:
António Guterres
António Guterres of Portugal is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations. He assumed office on January 1, 2017.
20154
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted in which year?
Answer:
1948
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in Paris on December 10, 1948.
20155
Which of the following is NOT an official language of the UN?
Answer:
German
German is not an official language of the UN. The official languages are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.
20156
How many official languages does the United Nations have?
Answer:
6
There are 6 official languages of the UN: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish. These are used in intergovernmental meetings and documents.
20157
Which UN organ has suspended its operations since 1994?
Answer:
Trusteeship Council
The Trusteeship Council suspended its operations on November 1, 1994, after the last remaining UN trust territory, Palau, became independent.
20158
What is the term length for the UN Secretary-General?
Answer:
5 years
The Secretary-General is appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Security Council for a 5-year, renewable term.
20159
How many non-permanent members are elected to the UN Security Council?
Answer:
10
There are 10 non-permanent members of the Security Council. They are elected by the General Assembly for two-year terms on a regional basis.
20160
Which of the following countries is NOT a permanent member of the UN Security Council?
Answer:
Germany
Germany is not a permanent member of the Security Council. The five permanent members (P5) are China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.