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
21201
Who was the US President at the time of the 9/11 attacks?
Answer:
George W. Bush
George W. Bush was in his first term as President when the attacks occurred and subsequently launched the War on Terror.
21202
Which event on September 11, 2001, triggered the global War on Terror?
Answer:
The Al-Qaeda attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon
Al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four commercial airplanes, crashing two into the World Trade Center in NYC, one into the Pentagon, and one in a field in Pennsylvania.
21203
The 'Yasuni ITT' initiative was a failed environmental proposal in:
Answer:
Ecuador
Ecuador proposed leaving oil in the ground in the Amazon in exchange for international compensation, but the plan failed.
21204
Which country adopted the 'One Country, Two Systems' policy?
Answer:
China
It was designed for the reunification of Hong Kong and Macau with mainland China.
21205
The 'Quad' is a security dialogue between USA, Japan, Australia, and:
Answer:
India
The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue is seen as a counter to Chinese influence in the Indo-Pacific.
21206
The 'Beirut Explosion' (2020) was caused by stored:
Answer:
Ammonium nitrate
A massive explosion at the Port of Beirut was caused by improperly stored ammonium nitrate.
21207
Which country left the Paris Climate Agreement in 2020 and rejoined in 2021?
Answer:
USA
The Trump administration withdrew, but the Biden administration rejoined immediately upon taking office.
21208
The 'Black Lives Matter' movement began in:
Answer:
2013
The movement began with the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter after the acquittal of George Zimmerman.
21209
Who is the current President of China (as of 2025)?
Answer:
Xi Jinping
Xi Jinping has been the paramount leader of China since 2012.
21210
The 'Abraham Accords' (2020) normalized relations between:
Answer:
Israel and UAE/Bahrain
The accords marked a major shift in Arab-Israeli relations.