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
21
Which Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) is the primary focus of the WFP?
Answer:
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
The WFP's primary mission aligns with SDG 2, which aims to end hunger, achieve food security, and improve nutrition by 2030.
22
Who serves as the Executive Director of the WFP as of 2025?
Answer:
Cindy McCain
Cindy McCain took office as the Executive Director of the WFP in April 2023, succeeding David Beasley.
23
Which Nobel Prize was awarded to the WFP in 2020?
Answer:
Nobel Peace Prize
The WFP was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for its efforts to combat hunger and prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war.
24
In which year was the World Food Programme established?
Answer:
1961
The WFP was established in 1961 by the United Nations General Assembly and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
25
Where is the headquarters of the World Food Programme (WFP) located?
Answer:
Rome, Italy
The WFP is headquartered in Rome, Italy, alongside its sister UN food agencies, the FAO and IFAD.
26
The WFP’s **Innovation Accelerator**, based in Munich, Germany, is designed to:
Answer:
The Accelerator uses partnerships and startup-like approaches to rapidly test and implement new solutions for the WFP’s mandate.
27
WFP’s work on **nutrition** often includes specialized food products fortified with essential micronutrients, designed to combat:
Answer:
These Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF) and supplementary foods are crucial for treating and preventing severe malnutrition.
28
Which of the following describes WFP's approach to local food procurement?
Answer:
Local procurement is a major WFP policy to inject cash into local economies and reduce logistics costs.
29
The WFP’s emergency preparedness work includes pre-positioning stocks and signing contracts before a predicted disaster hits. This is known as:
Answer:
Anticipatory Action involves triggering pre-agreed actions (like cash transfers or food distribution) based on forecasts, minimizing disaster impact.
30
WFP's strategy on climate change primarily focuses on:
Answer:
WFP links humanitarian assistance with climate adaptation and risk management.