General Knowledge MCQs
Topic Notes: General Knowledge
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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
111
How many countries signed the Articles of Agreement on 27th December, 1945, to establish IBRD?
Answer:
29
On December 27, 1945, representatives of 29 governments signed the Articles of Agreement in Washington, D.C., formally bringing the World Bank into existence. This was the initial group of founding members who ratified the Bretton Woods agreements.
112
The headquarters of IBRD is located In:
Answer:
Washington DC
The headquarters of the IBRD (World Bank) is located in Washington, D.C., United States. This proximity to the US government and other financial institutions reflects the leading role the US played in the Bretton Woods system.
113
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) was established on:
Answer:
27th December, 1945
The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), commonly known as the World Bank, was officially established on December 27, 1945. This occurred when the Articles of Agreement, drawn up at the Bretton Woods Conference in 1944, were signed by the founding nations.
114
The Board of Governors of IAEA comprises of 35 members. Out of these, how many members are elected by the General Conference?
Answer:
Twenty-two
Under the current structure where the Board comprises 35 members, 22 of them are elected by the General Conference. The remaining 13 are designated by the outgoing Board based on their status as the most advanced nations in the technology of atomic energy.
115
Through how many departments, the Secretariat of IAEA conducts its work?
Answer:
Six
The Secretariat of the IAEA is organized into six major departments: Management; Nuclear Sciences and Applications; Nuclear Energy; Nuclear Safety and Security; Technical Cooperation; and Safeguards. These departments carry out the agency's day-to-day activities.
116
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.
117
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.
118
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.
119
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.
120
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.