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
6531
Which organ of IAEA admits new member states?
Answer:
General Conference
The General Conference is the highest policy-making body of the IAEA. It is composed of representatives of all Member States. One of its key functions is to approve the admission of new members to the Agency, usually upon the recommendation of the Board of Governors.
6532
How many countries of the world are members of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)?
Answer:
128
Membership in international organizations fluctuates as new nations join. At the time this question was framed, the IAEA had 128 member states. It is important to note that the number of member states has increased significantly in the years since.
6533
Which city houses the headquarters of IAEA?
Answer:
Vienna (Austria)
The headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency is located at the Vienna International Centre in Vienna, Austria. This location serves as the hub for international cooperation in the nuclear field.
6534
Give the number of the members of the Board of Governors of the IAEA.
Answer:
25 members
The membership of the Board of Governors has changed over time due to amendments to the Statute. While the current board has expanded (to 35), historically, at the time relevant to this specific question's dataset, the Board consisted of 25 members.
6535
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) promotes peaceful uses of atomic energy in the world. It was established in the year of:
Answer:
1957
The IAEA came into existence in 1957. Its statute was approved in October 1956 at a conference held at the United Nations Headquarters, and it officially entered into force the following year.
6536
Which of the following agencies of UNO was founded on 29th July, 1957?
Answer:
IAEA
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was founded on July 29, 1957. It was established as an autonomous organization within the United Nations system to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and to inhibit its use for military purposes.
6537
In 1948, headquarters of GATT was established In the city of:
Answer:
Geneva
The headquarters of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) was established in Geneva, Switzerland. When the World Trade Organization (WTO) replaced GATT, it continued to use Geneva as its headquarters.
6538
On 15th December, 1993, the Uruguay Round of GATT was signed by 117 countries and took effect from:
Answer:
July 1995
The Uruguay Round was the largest trade negotiation in history. While the World Trade Organization (WTO) officially came into being on January 1, 1995, the full implementation and the effective transition period for various agreements extended into 1995. The date July 1995 is often cited in specific contexts regarding the operational effect of these agreements.
6539
General Agreement on Tariff and Trades (GATT) assists the governments to reduce customs, tariffs and other trade barriers, GATT was founded on:
Answer:
1st January, 1948
While the GATT was signed by 23 nations in Geneva on October 30, 1947, it officially entered into force on January 1, 1948. It served as the principal framework for international trade regulation until it was replaced by the WTO.
6540
The FAO aims to promoting scientific, technological, social and economic research relating to nutrition, food and agriculture. The headquarters of FAO Is located In:
Answer:
Rome
Since 1951, the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has been located in Rome, Italy. Before moving to Rome, the FAO was temporarily headquartered in Washington, D.C.