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
19971
Which ADB program supports renewable energy expansion in India?
Answer:
Solar Rooftop Investment Program
The Solar Rooftop Investment Program aims to develop 40 gigawatts of solar power capacity in India through phased financing.
19972
What is the name of the ADB’s disaster risk management policy?
Answer:
Disaster and Emergency Assistance Policy
The Disaster and Emergency Assistance Policy (DEAP, 2004) guides ADB’s integrated approach to disaster risk reduction and resilience.
19973
Which country’s urban services were supported by a $206 million ADB loan in 2023?
Answer:
India
ADB signed a $206 million loan with India to strengthen urban services in five Tamil Nadu cities, focusing on water and sanitation.
19974
Which ADB policy was the first of its kind among multilateral organizations in 1995?
Answer:
Governance Policy
In 1995, ADB adopted a governance policy, the first among multilateral organizations, to ensure development assistance benefits the poor.
19975
What is the name of the ADB’s central statistical database?
Answer:
KIDB
KIDB is the ADB’s central statistical database for macroeconomic and social indicators across Asia and the Pacific.
19976
Which country received the largest ADB financing in 2018?
Answer:
Bangladesh
Bangladesh received $4.8 billion in ADB financing in 2018, followed by Indonesia ($4.4 billion) and China ($3.6 billion).
19977
Which ADB initiative was launched in 2024 to address glacial melt in Central Asia?
Answer:
Glaciers to Farms
The Glaciers to Farms program, launched in 2024 with the Green Climate Fund, promotes sustainable water use and food security in Central Asia.
19978
Which sector received the largest share of ADB contracts in 2024?
Answer:
Works (infrastructure)
In 2024, contracts for works (infrastructure) represented the largest share of ADB’s 7,556 contracts due to high infrastructure costs.
19979
Which city hosted the ADB’s inaugural headquarters from 1972?
Answer:
Pasay City, Philippines
The ADB inaugurated its headquarters along Roxas Boulevard in Pasay City, Philippines, on November 18, 1972, before moving to Ortigas in 1991.
19980
Which program supports 300 students annually in ADB member countries?
Answer:
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program
The ADB-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) enrolls about 300 students annually in academic institutions across 10 countries.