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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What is the official UNESCO term for the list of natural and cultural properties that are considered to have **outstanding universal value**?
Answer:
The World Heritage List
Inscribed properties on the World Heritage List are protected under the 1972 World Heritage Convention.
22
UNESCO’s **Future of Education** initiative, launched in 2019, aims to:
Answer:
Rethink education and learning in a world of increasing complexity, uncertainty, and technological change.
The initiative encourages a global debate on how knowledge and learning can shape the future of humanity and the planet.
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The UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (2005) affirms the right of States to:
Answer:
Adopt measures to protect and promote the diversity of cultural expressions within their territory.
This Convention recognizes the double nature of cultural goods (both commercial and cultural) and affirms States' sovereign rights to formulate cultural policies.
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Which specific area of science is the UNESCO **International Hydrological Programme (IHP)** primarily dedicated to?
Answer:
Water resources, their management, and the science of the water cycle.
IHP is the only intergovernmental programme of the UN system dedicated to water research, water resources management, and education.
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What is the primary objective of the UNESCO **Global Priority Africa**?
Answer:
To ensure that African countries fully benefit from sustainable development through education, science, culture, and communication.
Priority Africa is one of UNESCO's two global priorities, focusing on building peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable societies through the organization's mandate.