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
21241
The 'Occupy Wall Street' movement (2011) protested against:
Answer:
Economic inequality
The movement highlighted the wealth gap with the slogan 'We are the 99%'.
21242
The 'Human Genome Project' was completed in:
Answer:
2003
The international project successfully mapped the DNA sequence of the entire human genome.
21243
Who was the first democratically elected President of Egypt after Mubarak, later deposed?
Answer:
Mohamed Morsi
Morsi, a Muslim Brotherhood member, was elected in 2012 but ousted by the military in 2013.
21244
The 'London 7/7 Bombings' occurred in:
Answer:
2005
Suicide bombers attacked London's public transport system the day after London won the bid to host the 2012 Olympics.
21245
Which country's economy collapsed in the early 2000s, leading to the 'Corralito'?
Answer:
Argentina
The 2001 crisis in Argentina led to a default on debt and the freezing of bank accounts (Corralito).
21246
The 'Deepwater Horizon' oil spill (2010) occurred in:
Answer:
The Gulf of Mexico
It is considered the largest marine oil spill in the history of the petroleum industry.
21247
Who was the leader of the Serbian province of Kosovo who declared independence in 2008?
Answer:
Hashim Thaçi
Thaçi, a former KLA leader, read the declaration of independence.
21248
The 'Jasmine Revolution' refers to the uprising in:
Answer:
Tunisia
The Tunisian revolution kickstarted the Arab Spring and was named after the national flower.
21249
Which Hurricane struck Puerto Rico in 2017, causing massive devastation?
Answer:
Maria
Hurricane Maria crippled the island's power grid and caused thousands of deaths.
21250
The 'Madrid Train Bombings' (2004) were carried out by:
Answer:
Al-Qaeda inspired terrorists
The attacks on Madrid's commuter train system occurred three days before Spain's general elections.