All Categories MCQs
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General Description
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
48601
The 'Group of 77' (G77) was originally founded to represent the interests of:
Answer:
Developing countries
The G77 is the largest intergovernmental organization of developing countries in the United Nations, providing the means for the countries of the South to articulate their collective economic interests.
48602
Which UN agency won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for its efforts to combat hunger?
Answer:
WFP
The World Food Programme (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.
48603
The 'Interpol' (International Criminal Police Organization) has its General Secretariat in:
Answer:
Lyon
Interpol is headquartered in Lyon, France. It facilitates worldwide police cooperation.
48604
Which country withdrew from the 'Belt and Road Initiative' (BRI) in 2023/2024?
Answer:
Italy
Italy officially withdrew from China's Belt and Road Initiative in December 2023 (effective 2024), becoming the first G7 nation to leave the pact.
48605
The 'Minamata Convention' is a global treaty to protect human health from:
Answer:
Mercury
The Minamata Convention on Mercury is a global treaty to protect human health and the environment from the adverse effects of mercury.
48606
The headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is in:
Answer:
Lausanne
The IOC headquarters is located in Lausanne, Switzerland, known as the 'Olympic Capital'.
48607
Which group represents the 'G4 nations' seeking permanent seats on the UN Security Council?
Answer:
Brazil, Germany, India, Japan
The G4 nations (Brazil, Germany, India, and Japan) support each other's bids for permanent seats on the UN Security Council.
48608
In 2024, the UN General Assembly declared 2025 as the International Year of:
Answer:
Glaciers' Preservation
The UNGA declared 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers' Preservation. (Note: 2025 is also the Year of Cooperatives and Quantum Science in various resolutions, but Glaciers was a major environmental focus).
48609
The 'International Maritime Organization' (IMO) is headquartered in:
Answer:
London
The IMO, responsible for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine pollution by ships, is headquartered in London, UK.
48610
Which country served as the Chair of the ASEAN for 2024?
Answer:
Laos
Laos held the Chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for the year 2024.