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
1
The ILO's International Training Centre (ITCILO) is located in which city?
Answer:
Turin, Italy
The ITCILO is the training arm of the ILO, offering training and capacity building to governments, employers' and workers' organizations, and other partners.
2
Which ILO Convention aims to guarantee equal remuneration for men and women for work of equal value?
Answer:
Convention No. 100
Convention No. 100 (1951) is the Equal Remuneration Convention, a core standard of the ILO.
3
In the tripartite structure of the ILO's International Labour Conference, the ratio of delegates for each member state is usually:
Answer:
Two Government, one Employer, one Worker.
Each Member State is entitled to send four delegates to the Conference: two Government delegates, one Employer delegate, and one Worker delegate.
4
The ILO's Centenary Declaration (2019) focuses on the challenges and opportunities related to:
Answer:
The Future of Work.
The Centenary Declaration addresses the impact of technological advances, demographic shifts, and climate change on the world of work.
5
The ILO's work on **Freedom of Association** primarily guarantees the right of workers and employers to:
Answer:
Form and join organizations of their own choosing (e.g., trade unions and employer organizations).
This is covered by ILO Convention No. 87 and is essential for effective collective bargaining.
6
What is the name of the ILO's global program established to help countries design and implement employment policies?
Answer:
The World Employment Programme (WEP)
Launched in the 1960s, the WEP aims to address global unemployment and underemployment through national and international policy initiatives.
7
The ILO defines **Forced Labour** (Convention No. 29) as:
Answer:
All work or service which is exacted from any person under the menace of any penalty and for which the said person has not offered himself voluntarily.
This is the precise legal definition used in ILO Convention No. 29 (1930).
8
Which of the following is an ILO Convention aimed at eliminating discrimination in employment?
Answer:
Convention No. 111
Convention No. 111 (1958) concerns Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) and requires States to declare and pursue a national policy designed to promote equality of opportunity and treatment in employment.
9
What is the primary objective of the ILO's work on **Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)**?
Answer:
To promote a preventive culture, ensuring safe and healthy working environments.
The ILO aims to prevent work-related accidents and diseases through OSH standards and practices.
10
The ILO maintains a supervisory system to monitor the application of its standards. Which independent body of legal experts examines the reports on ratified Conventions?
Answer:
The Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations (CEACR)
The CEACR is the independent body composed of leading jurists that provides objective legal assessments of how countries are implementing ILO standards.