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 main objective of UNESCO's work on **Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists** is to:
Answer:
Promote freedom of the press and ensure the safety of journalists as a key element of democratic societies.
UNESCO coordinates the UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity.
2
The UNESCO designation of **Creative Cities** is intended to:
Answer:
Foster international cooperation between cities that have placed creativity as a strategic factor for sustainable urban development.
The network connects cities through various creative fields like literature, film, music, design, and gastronomy.
3
The UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage was adopted in what year?
Answer:
2003
This Convention complements the 1972 World Heritage Convention by focusing on living cultural expressions rather than physical sites.
4
The UNESCO **Youth Programme** focuses on empowering young people to become involved in:
Answer:
Social innovation and development, civic participation, and peace-building.
Youth are viewed as key agents of change in achieving UNESCO's mandate.
5
The **UNESCO Prize for Girls' and Women's Education** is funded by which country?
Answer:
The People's Republic of China.
This annual prize is generously funded by the Government of the People's Republic of China.
6
Which of the following is NOT one of the five functions through which UNESCO works to achieve its objectives?
Answer:
International military interventionist.
UNESCO is a civilian organization focused on intellectual and technical cooperation; it has no military function.
7
The UNESCO **Category I Institutes and Centres** are established to specialize in:
Answer:
Education, science, and culture, supporting the implementation of UNESCO's programme in specialized areas.
Examples include the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) and the International Bureau of Education (IBE).
8
The **UNESCO Global Priority Gender Equality** ensures that gender equality is integrated into:
Answer:
All UNESCO programmes, policies, and activities at all levels (mainstreaming).
Gender equality is one of UNESCO's two global priorities, and it is mandatory to consider it in all work areas.
9
What does the UNESCO **Memory of the World Programme** primarily seek to protect?
Answer:
Documentary heritage (archives, manuscripts, inscriptions, film, sound recordings) of universal value.
The programme aims to guard against collective amnesia and preserve valuable records.
10
The UNESCO **Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC)** is primarily focused on promoting:
Answer:
International cooperation and scientific research for the sustainable management of the ocean and coasts.
IOC leads research on ocean observation, tsunamis, and climate change impacts on the marine environment.