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
21271
Who was the President of Iraq overthrown in 2003?
Answer:
Saddam Hussein
Saddam Hussein was captured by US forces in late 2003 and executed in 2006.
21272
The 'JCPOA' (2015) was a nuclear deal involving which country?
Answer:
Iran
The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action limited Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.
21273
WikiLeaks, founded by Julian Assange, became famous for:
Answer:
Publishing classified documents
WikiLeaks released massive troves of classified US military and diplomatic documents in 2010.
21274
Hurricane Katrina (2005) devastated which US city?
Answer:
New Orleans
The levee failures in New Orleans caused catastrophic flooding and loss of life.
21275
The 'Rose Revolution' (2003) was a peaceful change of power in:
Answer:
Georgia
Protesters carrying roses stormed the parliament, leading to the resignation of Eduard Shevardnadze.
21276
Who assassinated Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin in 1995?
Answer:
An Israeli ultranationalist
Yigal Amir assassinated Rabin because he opposed the Oslo Accords and peace with Palestinians.
21277
The 'Black Hawk Down' incident (1993) took place in:
Answer:
Somalia
The Battle of Mogadishu resulted in the loss of 18 American soldiers and prompted the US withdrawal from Somalia.
21278
Which country joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001, significantly impacting the global economy?
Answer:
China
China's entry into the WTO integrated it into the global economy, accelerating its rise as a manufacturing superpower.
21279
The 'Dot-com bubble' burst around:
Answer:
2000
The bubble was fueled by speculation in internet-based companies, crashing in 2000-2001.
21280
Who was the Serbian leader indicted for war crimes by the Hague Tribunal?
Answer:
Slobodan Milošević
Milošević was the President of Serbia/Yugoslavia and was the first sitting head of state charged with war crimes.