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
6441
The headquarters of United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is located in Geneva (Switzerland). It was established on:
Answer:
11th December, 1946
UNICEF was created by the United Nations General Assembly on December 11, 1946, to provide emergency food and healthcare to children and mothers in countries that had been devastated by World War II. Note: The headquarters is primarily New York, though Geneva is a major regional hub.
6442
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) was established on 30th December, 1946. Its headquarters is located in:
Answer:
Geneva (Switzerland)
UNCTAD is a permanent intergovernmental body established by the UN General Assembly. While the question text in the source mentions 1946 (which is a discrepancy, as UNCTAD was actually established in 1964), the correct headquarters location is indeed Geneva, Switzerland.
6443
Which organization is responsible for coordinating international health activities?
Answer:
World Health Organization (WHO)
The World Health Organization (WHO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. Its constitution states its main objective is 'the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health'.
6444
International Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO) facilitates cooperation in shipping. It was founded in 1959. Give the year in which IMCO was converted into International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Answer:
1982
The organization's name was changed to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 1982. This change was made to reflect its status as a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for maritime safety and pollution prevention.
6445
Which agency of UNO was awarded Nobel Prize in 1969?
Answer:
ILO
The International Labour Organization (ILO) was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1969 on the occasion of its 50th anniversary, in recognition of its work in promoting social justice.
6446
International Labour Organization was founded in 1919 but became a specialized agency of UNO in the year:
Answer:
1946
The ILO was the first specialized agency of the UN. An agreement bringing the ILO into relationship with the United Nations was approved by the General Assembly on December 14, 1946.
6447
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) was founded in 1947. It is based in:
Answer:
Montreal (Canada)
The ICAO, a specialized agency of the UN that manages the administration and governance of the Convention on International Civil Aviation, is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
6448
International Monetary Fund (IMF) was formed in:
Answer:
1945
The IMF was conceived in July 1944 at the Bretton Woods Conference but officially came into existence in December 1945 when its first 29 member countries signed its Articles of Agreement.
6449
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was founded in 1957. It checks the misuse of nuclear materials for military purposes but promotes peaceful uses of the nuclear energy. IAEA is based in:
Answer:
Vienna (Austria)
The IAEA, the world's central intergovernmental forum for scientific and technical co-operation in the nuclear field, has its headquarters at the Vienna International Centre in Austria.
6450
International Criminal Police Organization was founded in 1923. It shares information about the criminals all over the world. Its headquarters Is located in:
Answer:
Lyon (France)
INTERPOL (International Criminal Police Organization) is the world's largest international police organization. Its General Secretariat is located in Lyon, France, where it coordinates investigations and data sharing among member countries.