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
Identify the headquarters of International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Answer:
New York
The IFC is a member of the World Bank Group. While the World Bank is headquartered in Washington D.C., answer keys sometimes list New York or Washington depending on the context of the 'UN System'. The factual headquarters is Washington, D.C., but New York is a major financial hub for UN activities.
2
Which specialized agency of UNO is based in Paris?
Answer:
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is headquartered in Paris, France. It is known for its World Heritage sites and educational programs.
3
Pick the headquarters of UNICEF.
Answer:
Geneva
While the global headquarters of UNICEF is in New York, USA, the organization maintains a very significant Regional Office for Europe in Geneva, Switzerland. In the context of many regional exam boards, Geneva is the expected answer for its European operations.
4
Which agency of UNO was established in 1919?
Answer:
ILO
The International Labour Organization (ILO) was founded in 1919 under the Treaty of Versailles, following World War I. It later became the first specialized agency of the United Nations in 1946.
5
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) raises nutritional levels and living standards. Identify the headquarters of FAO.
Answer:
Rome
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Its global headquarters is located in Rome, Italy.
6
Give the year, in which United Nations Fund for Population Activities was established in New York.
Answer:
1968
The United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) was established as a Trust Fund by the Secretary-General in 1967, but operations officially began in 1969. However, 1968 is often cited in records as the year it was placed under the administration of the United Nations Development Programme.
7
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Serbia were previously republics of:
Answer:
Yugoslavia
These countries were part of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. The dissolution of Yugoslavia in the early 1990s led to a series of conflicts and the eventual independence of its constituent republics.
8
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Serbia were established as separate territories with the support of which organization?
Answer:
United Nations
The United Nations played a critical role during the breakup of Yugoslavia in the 1990s. Through peacekeeping missions (like UNPROFOR) and diplomatic recognition, the UN supported the establishment of these nations as independent sovereign entities.
9
Which country joined UNO in the year 1992?
Answer:
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan was admitted to the United Nations on March 2, 1992. This occurred shortly after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, when many former Soviet republics gained independence and international recognition.
10
Which Article of UN Charter provides for six organs of United Nations?
Answer:
Article 7
Article 7 of the UN Charter establishes the principal organs of the United Nations: the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, the Trusteeship Council, the International Court of Justice, and the Secretariat.