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
19931
Which city hosted the 2024 BRICS Summit?
Answer:
Kazan
The 16th BRICS Summit was held in Kazan, Russia, from October 22–24, 2024, focusing on security and economic cooperation.
19932
How many full member states does BRICS have as of January 2025?
Answer:
10
As of January 2025, BRICS has 10 members: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE, and Indonesia.
19933
Which country joined BRICS in 2010, changing the acronym from BRIC to BRICS?
Answer:
South Africa
South Africa joined the group in 2010 and attended the 3rd summit in 2011 in Sanya, China, officially changing the acronym to BRICS.
19934
Who coined the acronym 'BRIC' in 2001?
Answer:
Jim O'Neill
Jim O'Neill, an economist at Goldman Sachs, coined the term 'BRIC' in a 2001 paper titled 'Building Better Global Economic BRICs' to describe the four emerging economies.
19935
In which year was the BRICS group formally established as BRIC?
Answer:
2006
The BRIC group was formally established in 2006 during a meeting of foreign ministers of Brazil, Russia, India, and China at the UN General Assembly in New York.
19936
Which major human rights instrument did ASEAN adopt in 2012?
Answer:
ASEAN Human Rights Declaration
The ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (AHRD) was adopted in Phnom Penh in 2012, affirming the commitment of ASEAN member states to promote and protect human rights.
19937
How long is the term of office for the Secretary-General of ASEAN?
Answer:
5 years
The Secretary-General of ASEAN is appointed by the ASEAN Summit for a non-renewable term of office of five years.
19938
What do the ten stalks of rice in the ASEAN flag represent?
Answer:
The ten member states bound in friendship
The ASEAN flag features ten rice stalks, symbolizing the dream of ASEAN's founding fathers for all ten Southeast Asian countries to be bound together in friendship and solidarity.
19939
Which countries make up the 'ASEAN Plus Three' group?
Answer:
China, Japan, South Korea
ASEAN Plus Three is a cooperation forum between the 10 ASEAN member states and three East Asian nations: China, Japan, and South Korea.
19940
What is the official motto of ASEAN?
Answer:
One Vision, One Identity, One Community
The motto 'One Vision, One Identity, One Community' reflects ASEAN's desire for regional solidarity and a shared future.