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
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International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) looks after the victims of war. It was established in 1863 and now its headquarters is located in:
Answer:
Geneva
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a humanitarian institution based in Geneva, Switzerland. It is the oldest and most honored organization within the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
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The UN Peacekeeping Forces were first established in:
Answer:
1948
UN Peacekeeping began in 1948 when the Security Council authorized the deployment of UN military observers to the Middle East to monitor the Armistice Agreement between Israel and its Arab neighbors.
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The UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) consist of:
Answer:
17 Goals
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action.
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Which of the following is not a main organ of the United Nations?
Answer:
World Trade Organization
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an independent international organization and is not one of the six principal organs of the UN. The main organs are the General Assembly, Security Council, ECOSOC, Trusteeship Council, ICJ, and the Secretariat.
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The UN Security Council has how many permanent members?
Answer:
5
The Security Council consists of fifteen members in total, five of whom are permanent members with veto power: China, France, Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
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The UN General Assembly meets every:
Answer:
Year
The main session of the UN General Assembly is held annually, usually commencing in September. It is the main deliberative, policymaking, and representative organ of the UN where all Member States have equal representation.
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The primary purpose of the United Nations is to:
Answer:
Maintain international peace and security
According to Article 1 of the UN Charter, the very first purpose of the United Nations is to maintain international peace and security, and to that end: to take effective collective measures for the prevention and removal of threats to the peace.
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The United Nations Headquarters are located in:
Answer:
New York City
While the UN has major offices in Geneva, Vienna, and Nairobi, its primary headquarters is located in New York City, on international territory. The site was purchased with a donation from John D. Rockefeller Jr.
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The United Nations was established in:
Answer:
1945
The United Nations was officially established on October 24, 1945, following the ratification of the UN Charter by the five permanent members of the Security Council and a majority of other signatories.
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Third Arab-Israeli War commenced on 6th October, 1973, when Egypt launched a surprise attack on Israel. The UN Security Council passed a resolution on 22nd October, 1973, through which it called for a ceasefire. Later on, the Suez Canal was reopened on:
Answer:
5th June, 1975
After being closed since the 1967 war, the Suez Canal was finally cleared of mines and debris and reopened to international shipping on June 5, 1975. This date was chosen to coincide with the eighth anniversary of its closure.