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
6501
UNESCO regional office (Education) for the Arab States is located in Beirut (Lebanon) but the office for science is located In:
Answer:
Cairo (Egypt)
The UNESCO Regional Bureau for Sciences in the Arab States is located in Cairo, Egypt. It works to advance science and technology policies in the region.
6502
African regional offices of UNESCO are located in:
Answer:
Johannesburg and Lagos
While Dakar and Nairobi are major regional bureaus for Education and Science respectively, UNESCO maintains national and cluster offices in locations like Abuja (near Lagos) and covers the Southern African region. The provided answer key specifically notes Johannesburg and Lagos for this question set.
6503
The Executive Board of UNESCO comprises of:
Answer:
58 members
The Executive Board of UNESCO consists of 58 Member States. Members are elected by the General Conference to ensure balanced geographical representation.
6504
General Conference is the main body of UNESCO. It holds its ordinary session:
Answer:
Once in 2 years
The General Conference of UNESCO meets every two years. It determines the policies and the main lines of work of the Organization.
6505
The headquarters of UNESCO is located in:
Answer:
Paris (France)
The headquarters of UNESCO is located at Place de Fontenoy in Paris, France. The building is a significant landmark of modern architecture.
6506
United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) promotes international cooperation in education, science and culture. It was founded on:
Answer:
4th November, 1946
UNESCO's constitution was signed in 1945, but it officially came into force on November 4, 1946, after ratification by 20 countries.
6507
Asia office of International Labour Organization is located in:
Answer:
Bangkok
The ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific is located in Bangkok, Thailand. It oversees ILO activities in the region.
6508
International Labour Conference is the main organ of ILO which meets annually in:
Answer:
Geneva
The International Labour Conference sets the broad policies of the ILO and meets once a year in Geneva, Switzerland. It is often referred to as an 'international parliament of labour'.
6509
In which year, ILO was awarded Nobel Peace Prize?
Answer:
1969
The ILO was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1969 on its 50th anniversary. The award recognized its work in promoting social justice and decent work as a foundation for peace.
6510
The headquarters of ILO is located in:
Answer:
Geneva (Switzerland)
The International Labour Organization has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. It has been based there since 1920, except for a temporary move to Montreal during World War II.