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
11
Identify the city, in which 50 nations signed the Charter of United Nations.
Answer:
San Francisco
The United Nations Charter was signed on June 26, 1945, in San Francisco, at the conclusion of the United Nations Conference on International Organization. It came into force on October 24, 1945.
12
Identify the leaders, who signed the Atlantic Charter in 1941.
Answer:
Roosevelt, Churchill
The Atlantic Charter was a joint declaration issued during World War II by US President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill on August 14, 1941. It set out a vision for the postwar world, which later inspired the formation of the United Nations.
13
Identify the headquarters of the Economic and Social Council of United Nations.
Answer:
New York
The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations. Its headquarters is located at the UN Headquarters in New York, USA, where it coordinates the economic and social work of the UN specialized agencies.
14
Identify the period during which U Thant worked as the Secretary General of UNO.
Answer:
1962-1971
U Thant, a diplomat from Burma (Myanmar), served as the third Secretary-General of the United Nations. He took office acting Secretary-General in 1961 following the death of Dag Hammarskjöld and served until 1971.
15
Which day is celebrated by UNO on 3rd May?
Answer:
World Habitat Day
While the provided answer key selects World Habitat Day, it is important to note that World Habitat Day is actually observed on the first Monday of October. May 3rd is officially World Press Freedom Day, and historically, 'Sun Day' (promoting solar energy) was also associated with this date in some contexts.
16
Which day is celebrated as World Literacy Day?
Answer:
8th September
September 8th was proclaimed International Literacy Day by UNESCO in 1966. Its purpose is to remind the international community of the importance of literacy for individuals, communities, and societies.
17
Identify the UN Literacy Decade.
Answer:
2001-2010
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the period 2003–2012 as the United Nations Literacy Decade (though exam keys often cite 2001–2010 based on earlier proposal drafts). The slogan for the decade was 'Literacy as Freedom'.
18
Which year was celebrated by UNO in 1986?
Answer:
Year of Peace
The United Nations proclaimed 1986 as the International Year of Peace. The proclamation was made to mobilize the international community to work towards removing threats to peace and creating a climate of confidence and security.
19
Identify the year, which was celebrated as International Year of Mountains.
Answer:
2002
The United Nations General Assembly designated 2002 as the International Year of Mountains. The aim was to increase awareness of the importance of sustainable mountain development. This initiative led to the founding of the International Mountain Partnership.
20
Give the year, in which China joined WTO.
Answer:
2001
China became a member of the World Trade Organization on December 11, 2001. This accession was a significant milestone in the global economy, integrating one of the world's largest markets into the international trading system.