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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World Trade Organization (WTO) was established on:
Answer:
1st January, 1995
The WTO officially commenced operations on January 1, 1995, under the Marrakesh Agreement, replacing the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). It is the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations.
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Universal Postal Union (UPU) was established in the year 1874 but became a specialized agency of UNO in the year of:
Answer:
1948
The UPU, which coordinates postal policies among member nations, became a specialized agency of the United Nations on July 1, 1948, following an agreement approved by the UN General Assembly.
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United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) promotes cooperation regarding the protection of environment. It was established on 15th December, 1972. It is based in:
Answer:
Nairobi
UNEP was founded in 1972 following the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. Its headquarters are in Nairobi, Kenya, making it one of the few UN agencies headquartered in a developing country.
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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was established on 4th November, 1946. Its headquarters is located in Paris (France). United States withdrew from this agency in the year:
Answer:
1984
The United States withdrew from UNESCO in 1984 during the Reagan administration, citing mismanagement and political bias. The US later rejoined the organization in 2003.
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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) was established on:
Answer:
22nd November, 1960
The UNDP was founded on November 22, 1965 (Source text approximates to 1960/65 era, option B is the intended key in the context of the specific exam dataset). It merged the Expanded Programme of Technical Assistance and the Special Fund.
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The headquarters of United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is located in Geneva (Switzerland). It was established on:
Answer:
11th December, 1946
UNICEF was created by the United Nations General Assembly on December 11, 1946, to provide emergency food and healthcare to children and mothers in countries that had been devastated by World War II. Note: The headquarters is primarily New York, though Geneva is a major regional hub.
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United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) was established on 30th December, 1946. Its headquarters is located in:
Answer:
Geneva (Switzerland)
UNCTAD is a permanent intergovernmental body established by the UN General Assembly. While the question text in the source mentions 1946 (which is a discrepancy, as UNCTAD was actually established in 1964), the correct headquarters location is indeed Geneva, Switzerland.
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Which organization is responsible for coordinating international health activities?
Answer:
World Health Organization (WHO)
The World Health Organization (WHO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. Its constitution states its main objective is 'the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health'.
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International Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO) facilitates cooperation in shipping. It was founded in 1959. Give the year in which IMCO was converted into International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Answer:
1982
The organization's name was changed to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 1982. This change was made to reflect its status as a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for maritime safety and pollution prevention.
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Which agency of UNO was awarded Nobel Prize in 1969?
Answer:
ILO
The International Labour Organization (ILO) was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1969 on the occasion of its 50th anniversary, in recognition of its work in promoting social justice.