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
21061
Which post-Soviet state fought a brief war with Russia in 2008?
Answer:
Georgia
The Russo-Georgian War lasted five days and resulted in Russia recognizing the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
21062
The 'CPEC' (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor) provides China with direct access to which sea?
Answer:
Arabian Sea
CPEC connects China's Xinjiang province to the Gwadar Port in Pakistan on the Arabian Sea.
21063
Mercosur is a trading bloc primarily located in:
Answer:
South America
Mercosur (Southern Common Market) includes Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
21064
Which currency was added to the IMF's Special Drawing Rights (SDR) basket in 2016?
Answer:
Chinese Renminbi (Yuan)
This marked a significant milestone in the internationalization of the Chinese currency.
21065
The 'Thucydides Trap' is a term used to describe the danger of war when:
Answer:
A rising power challenges a ruling power
Popularized by Graham Allison, it is frequently applied to the current US-China rivalry.
21066
Which nation is the only African member of the G20 (before the AU's admission)?
Answer:
South Africa
South Africa was the sole African member of the G20 until the African Union was admitted as a permanent member in 2023.
21067
The 'Nord Stream' pipelines were designed to transport natural gas from Russia to:
Answer:
Germany
Nord Stream 1 and 2 connected Russia directly to Germany via the Baltic Sea, bypassing transit countries like Ukraine.
21068
Which Global South forum did India successfully host in 2023?
Answer:
G20 Summit
India hosted the G20 Summit in New Delhi in 2023, positioning itself as the 'Voice of the Global South'.
21069
Turkey's foreign policy shift towards balancing between East and West is often associated with which leader?
Answer:
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
Under Erdogan, Turkey has pursued a more independent foreign policy, engaging with Russia and the Middle East while remaining in NATO.
21070
Which term describes the aggressive style of Chinese diplomacy adopted under Xi Jinping?
Answer:
Wolf Warrior Diplomacy
Named after a Chinese action movie, it describes a confrontational and combative style of diplomacy used to defend Chinese national interests.