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
21231
The 'Umbrella Movement' (2014) took place in:
Answer:
Hong Kong
Protesters used umbrellas to shield themselves from pepper spray while demanding transparent elections.
21232
Chelsea Manning is known for leaking classified documents to:
Answer:
WikiLeaks
Manning leaked military and diplomatic logs concerning Iraq and Afghanistan in 2010.
21233
Who leaked the 'Pentagon Papers'?
Answer:
Daniel Ellsberg
While unrelated to the post-Cold War era directly, Daniel Ellsberg leaked the Pentagon Papers in 1971. (Note: This is a historical context check, though often confused with modern leakers).
21234
The 'G7' became the 'G8' with the addition of which country (later suspended)?
Answer:
Russia
Russia joined in 1997 but was suspended in 2014 following the annexation of Crimea.
21235
The 'Rohingya Crisis' involves the persecution of a Muslim minority in:
Answer:
Myanmar
Military crackdowns in Myanmar forced hundreds of thousands of Rohingya to flee to Bangladesh.
21236
Which country experienced a devastating earthquake and tsunami in 2004?
Answer:
Indonesia
The Indian Ocean Tsunami was triggered by an earthquake off Sumatra, Indonesia, killing over 230,000 people across 14 countries.
21237
The 'Boston Marathon Bombing' took place in:
Answer:
2013
Two pressure cooker bombs were detonated near the finish line by the Tsarnaev brothers.
21238
Who became the leader of North Korea in 2011?
Answer:
Kim Jong-un
Kim Jong-un succeeded his father Kim Jong-il.
21239
The 'Belt and Road Initiative' is a global infrastructure strategy adopted by:
Answer:
China
Launched by Xi Jinping, it aims to invest in infrastructure projects across Asia, Africa, and Europe.
21240
Which virus caused a global pandemic starting in 2019?
Answer:
SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)
First identified in Wuhan, China, COVID-19 caused a global health and economic crisis.