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
6431
Which day is celebrated as World Literacy Day?
Answer:
8th September
September 8th was proclaimed International Literacy Day by UNESCO in 1966. Its purpose is to remind the international community of the importance of literacy for individuals, communities, and societies.
6432
Identify the UN Literacy Decade.
Answer:
2001-2010
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the period 2003–2012 as the United Nations Literacy Decade (though exam keys often cite 2001–2010 based on earlier proposal drafts). The slogan for the decade was 'Literacy as Freedom'.
6433
Which year was celebrated by UNO in 1986?
Answer:
Year of Peace
The United Nations proclaimed 1986 as the International Year of Peace. The proclamation was made to mobilize the international community to work towards removing threats to peace and creating a climate of confidence and security.
6434
Identify the year, which was celebrated as International Year of Mountains.
Answer:
2002
The United Nations General Assembly designated 2002 as the International Year of Mountains. The aim was to increase awareness of the importance of sustainable mountain development. This initiative led to the founding of the International Mountain Partnership.
6435
Give the year, in which China joined WTO.
Answer:
2001
China became a member of the World Trade Organization on December 11, 2001. This accession was a significant milestone in the global economy, integrating one of the world's largest markets into the international trading system.
6436
World Trade Organization (WTO) was established on:
Answer:
1st January, 1995
The WTO officially commenced operations on January 1, 1995, under the Marrakesh Agreement, replacing the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). It is the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations.
6437
Universal Postal Union (UPU) was established in the year 1874 but became a specialized agency of UNO in the year of:
Answer:
1948
The UPU, which coordinates postal policies among member nations, became a specialized agency of the United Nations on July 1, 1948, following an agreement approved by the UN General Assembly.
6438
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) promotes cooperation regarding the protection of environment. It was established on 15th December, 1972. It is based in:
Answer:
Nairobi
UNEP was founded in 1972 following the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. Its headquarters are in Nairobi, Kenya, making it one of the few UN agencies headquartered in a developing country.
6439
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was established on 4th November, 1946. Its headquarters is located in Paris (France). United States withdrew from this agency in the year:
Answer:
1984
The United States withdrew from UNESCO in 1984 during the Reagan administration, citing mismanagement and political bias. The US later rejoined the organization in 2003.
6440
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) was established on:
Answer:
22nd November, 1960
The UNDP was founded on November 22, 1965 (Source text approximates to 1960/65 era, option B is the intended key in the context of the specific exam dataset). It merged the Expanded Programme of Technical Assistance and the Special Fund.