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
21021
Which city hosts the headquarters of the United Nations?
Answer:
New York City
The main UN headquarters is in New York, though it has offices in Geneva, Nairobi, and Vienna.
21022
The 'Nuclear Suppliers Group' (NSG) aims to:
Answer:
Prevent nuclear proliferation by controlling exports
The NSG controls the export of materials and technology that can be used to manufacture nuclear weapons.
21023
Which country left the European Union on January 31, 2020?
Answer:
United Kingdom
Following the 2016 referendum, the UK formally exited the EU (Brexit).
21024
The 'Kyoto Protocol' and 'Paris Agreement' address:
Answer:
Climate Change
Both are major international treaties aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
21025
Which country is referred to as the 'Hermit Kingdom'?
Answer:
North Korea
North Korea is called the Hermit Kingdom due to its extreme isolationism.
21026
The 'Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands' dispute is between:
Answer:
Japan and China
Both nations claim these uninhabited islands in the East China Sea, a potential flashpoint.
21027
Which European leader championed 'Strategic Autonomy' and warned against being a 'vassal' of the US?
Answer:
Emmanuel Macron
French President Macron has been a vocal advocate for a sovereign Europe capable of independent action.
21028
The 'Golden Shield Project' is associated with:
Answer:
China's internet censorship and surveillance
It is the technical name for the Great Firewall and domestic surveillance network.
21029
Who coined the term 'Soft Power'?
Answer:
Joseph Nye
Joseph Nye defined soft power as the ability to attract and co-opt rather than coerce (hard power).
21030
The 'G7' consists of:
Answer:
The 7 largest advanced economies (liberal democracies)
The G7 includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the US (plus the EU).