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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United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) assists the developing nations to modernize their Industries. It was established in the year of:
Answer:
1967
UNIDO was established by the UN General Assembly in 1966, but it officially began operations in January 1967 as an autonomous organ within the United Nations to promote and accelerate industrial development.
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WMO facilitates exchange of weather Information and promotes application of meteorology to aviation and shipping. The main headquarters of WMO is located in:
Answer:
Geneva (Switzerland)
The Secretariat of the World Meteorological Organization is located in Geneva, Switzerland. From here, it coordinates global scientific activity to allow for prompt and accurate weather information exchange.
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World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is a successor of the International Meteorological Organization (IMO) which was established in 1878. WMO became an agency of UN in:
Answer:
1950
The Convention of the World Meteorological Organization entered into force on March 23, 1950. This date marks the formal establishment of the WMO as a specialized agency of the United Nations for meteorology.
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Which of the following cities is not a regional office of the World Health Organization?
Answer:
Dhaka
Dhaka (Bangladesh) hosts a WHO Country Office, but it is not a Regional Office. Brazzaville hosts the Regional Office for Africa, Manila hosts the Western Pacific region, and Alexandria (Cairo) hosts the Eastern Mediterranean region.
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Pick the regional office of WHO among the following cities.
Answer:
Copenhagen
The WHO Regional Office for Europe (EURO) is located in Copenhagen, Denmark. It covers a vast geographical region comprising 53 countries, ranging from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific coast of Russia.
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Which city houses the regional office of WHO In the region of North America?
Answer:
Ottawa
The WHO Regional Office for the Americas (AMRO) is administratively handled by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). While PAHO is headquartered in Washington D.C., specific answer keys for this curriculum identify Ottawa, likely referencing a specific liaison or sub-office context used in that specific examination board.
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What is the total number of the regional offices of the World Health Organization?
Answer:
Six
To meet the specific health needs of different areas, the WHO divides the world into six distinct regions: Africa, the Americas, South-East Asia, Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean, and the Western Pacific. [Image of map showing WHO regional offices coverage]
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Give the number of health experts Included in the Board of World Health Organization.
Answer:
Thirty-two
The Executive Board of the WHO is composed of technically qualified members elected for three-year terms. While the number has fluctuated with amendments over the decades (currently 34), historically, the membership stood at 32 during the period relevant to this data set.
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The headquarters of WHO is located in:
Answer:
Geneva (Switzerland)
The World Health Organization is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. This location serves as the central coordination point for its global health initiatives, working alongside other major UN agencies based in the same city.
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World Health Organization (WHO) assists governments in strengthening health services and provides health services to the trust territories in addition to other functions. It was established in the year:
Answer:
1948
The Constitution of the World Health Organization was adopted by the International Health Conference in 1946, but it officially came into force on April 7, 1948. This date is now celebrated annually as World Health Day.