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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Which country checked the passage of plebiscite resolutions In Kashmir in the early 1950s?
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USSR
In the 1950s, during the Cold War era, the Soviet Union (USSR) began to use its veto power in the UN Security Council to block resolutions regarding the plebiscite in Kashmir, aligning itself with India's position.
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When did UNO arranged a ceasefire in Kashmir between India and Pakistan?
Answer:
January 1949
A UN-brokered ceasefire took effect on January 1, 1949, ending the first war over Kashmir. This established the Ceasefire Line (later the Line of Control), which is monitored by the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP).
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In which year, the Maharaja of Kashmir violated the wishes of his people and acceded to India?
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1947
On October 26, 1947, Maharaja Hari Singh of Kashmir signed the Instrument of Accession to India. This controversial act, performed against the backdrop of a tribal invasion and internal revolt, precipitated the first Indo-Pakistan war.
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In 1946, UN investigation commission found that Albania, Bulgaria and Yugoslavia were assisting Communist rebels In:
Answer:
Greece
During the Greek Civil War, the UN Security Council established a Commission of Investigation. The commission reported that Albania, Bulgaria, and Yugoslavia were supporting the communist guerrillas (the Democratic Army of Greece) against the Greek government.
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UNO arranged a Hague Conference which resulted in the Independence of Indonesia In:
Answer:
December 1949
The Dutch-Indonesian Round Table Conference was held in The Hague from August to November 1949. Following this UN-facilitated conference, the Netherlands formally transferred sovereignty to the United States of Indonesia on December 27, 1949.
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The Security Council of UNO arranged a truce accord between the Dutch and Indonesian freedom fighters in the month of:
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January 1948
This refers to the Renville Agreement. Brokered by the UN-sponsored Good Offices Committee, this political settlement was signed on January 17, 1948, aboard the USS Renville, anchored in Jakarta Bay.
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In which year, the matter of conflict between Dutch and the Indonesian nationalists (led by Soekarno) was brought before the United Nations?
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1947
The conflict between the Netherlands and the Republic of Indonesia was brought to the attention of the United Nations Security Council in 1947. This followed the breakdown of initial negotiations and the launch of a Dutch military offensive known as 'Operation Product'.
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The headquarters of UNFPA is located in:
Answer:
New York
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is headquartered in New York City, USA. It works closely with other UN development agencies and national governments to address population and reproductive health issues.
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United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) collects population data and forms population policies. It was established In the year:
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1967
The UNFPA (now formally the United Nations Population Fund) began operations in 1969, but the Trust Fund for Population Activities was established by the Secretary-General in 1967.
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The headquarters of UNIDO is located in:
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Vienna
The headquarters of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization is in Vienna, Austria. It is part of the Vienna International Centre, which hosts several other UN agencies.