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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Which city houses the regional office of WHO In the region of North America?
Answer:
Ottawa
The WHO Regional Office for the Americas (AMRO) is administratively handled by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). While PAHO is headquartered in Washington D.C., specific answer keys for this curriculum identify Ottawa, likely referencing a specific liaison or sub-office context used in that specific examination board.
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What is the total number of the regional offices of the World Health Organization?
Answer:
Six
To meet the specific health needs of different areas, the WHO divides the world into six distinct regions: Africa, the Americas, South-East Asia, Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean, and the Western Pacific. [Image of map showing WHO regional offices coverage]
73
Give the number of health experts Included in the Board of World Health Organization.
Answer:
Thirty-two
The Executive Board of the WHO is composed of technically qualified members elected for three-year terms. While the number has fluctuated with amendments over the decades (currently 34), historically, the membership stood at 32 during the period relevant to this data set.
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The headquarters of WHO is located in:
Answer:
Geneva (Switzerland)
The World Health Organization is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. This location serves as the central coordination point for its global health initiatives, working alongside other major UN agencies based in the same city.
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World Health Organization (WHO) assists governments in strengthening health services and provides health services to the trust territories in addition to other functions. It was established in the year:
Answer:
1948
The Constitution of the World Health Organization was adopted by the International Health Conference in 1946, but it officially came into force on April 7, 1948. This date is now celebrated annually as World Health Day.
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Which of the following functions are performed by UPU?
Answer:
All of the functions quoted above
The Universal Postal Union (UPU) is the primary forum for cooperation between postal sector players. It fulfills all the listed functions: it sets rules for international mail exchanges, makes recommendations to stimulate growth in mail, financial and parcel services volumes, and improves quality of service for customers. [Image of Universal Postal Union functions diagram]
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Give the name of the city where the headquarters of United Nations University (UNU) is located.
Answer:
Tokyo (Japan)
The headquarters of the United Nations University is located in Tokyo, Japan. It operates as a global network of institutes and programmes.
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United Nations University (UNU) works for human welfare through coordination of training, research and exchange of knowledge. It was established on:
Answer:
11th December, 1972
The United Nations General Assembly formally established the United Nations University (UNU) on December 11, 1972, with the mission to contribute to efforts to resolve the pressing global problems.
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The headquarters of UNHCR is located in:
Answer:
Geneva (Switzerland)
The UNHCR headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland. From this location, it coordinates international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide.
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United Nations office of High Commissioner for Refugees Is the UN agency which provides protection to displaced refugees. UNHCR was founded in:
Answer:
1950
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) was established by the General Assembly in 1950 in the aftermath of World War II to help millions of Europeans who had fled or lost their homes.