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
20061
Which AU organ includes all heads of state and government?
Answer:
Assembly of the African Union
The Assembly of the African Union is the highest decision-making body, comprising heads of state and government from all member states, meeting annually to set policies.
20062
Which AU initiative aims to boost intra-African trade?
Answer:
African Continental Free Trade Area
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), launched in 2018, aims to create a single market for goods and services, boosting intra-African trade and economic integration.
20063
What is the primary goal of the African Union?
Answer:
Achieve African unity and integration
The AU aims to promote unity, solidarity, and socio-economic integration among African states, as outlined in its Constitutive Act, to foster development and stability.
20064
Which AU organ is responsible for making decisions on peace and security issues?
Answer:
Peace and Security Council
The Peace and Security Council (PSC) is the AU’s organ tasked with preventing conflicts, promoting peace, and authorizing peacekeeping missions across Africa.
20065
Who is the current Chairperson of the African Union Commission (as of 2025)?
Answer:
Moussa Faki Mahamat
Moussa Faki Mahamat, from Chad, has been the Chairperson of the AU Commission since 2017, leading the AU’s executive body and overseeing its activities.
20066
Which document serves as the foundational treaty of the African Union?
Answer:
Constitutive Act
The Constitutive Act of the African Union, adopted in 2000 in Lomé, Togo, is the founding document that outlines the AU’s objectives, principles, and structure.
20067
How many member states are part of the African Union?
Answer:
55
The African Union currently comprises 55 member states following the readmission of Morocco in January 2017, encompassing all internationally recognized countries on the African continent.
20068
Where is the headquarters of the African Union located?
Answer:
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The African Union’s headquarters is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, a city historically significant for hosting the OAU and serving as a diplomatic hub for African nations.
20069
What was the predecessor organization to the African Union?
Answer:
Organisation of African Unity
The African Union replaced the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), which was established in 1963 to promote African unity and independence. The AU was formed to address modern challenges with a stronger focus on integration.
20070
In which year was the African Union officially established?
Answer:
2002
The African Union was officially established on July 9, 2002, in Durban, South Africa, following the adoption of the Constitutive Act in 2000. It succeeded the Organisation of African Unity (OAU).