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
21291
Osama bin Laden was killed by US Special Forces in 2011 in which country?
Answer:
Pakistan
Bin Laden was found hiding in a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, and killed during Operation Neptune Spear.
21292
South Sudan became an independent nation in:
Answer:
2011
Following a referendum, South Sudan gained independence from Sudan, becoming the world's newest sovereign state.
21293
Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster (2011) occurred in:
Answer:
Japan
A massive earthquake and tsunami caused a meltdown at the Fukushima nuclear power plant.
21294
Which Libyan leader was overthrown and killed during the Arab Spring in 2011?
Answer:
Muammar Gaddafi
After 42 years in power, Gaddafi was ousted by NATO-backed rebel forces and killed in Sirte.
21295
The 'Arab Spring' began in late 2010 in which country?
Answer:
Tunisia
The self-immolation of street vendor Mohamed Bouazizi in Tunisia sparked protests that spread across the Arab world.
21296
Barack Obama became the first African American President of the US in:
Answer:
2008
Barack Obama won the 2008 election and was inaugurated in January 2009.
21297
The 2008 Global Financial Crisis was triggered by the collapse of which US investment bank?
Answer:
Lehman Brothers
The bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers in September 2008 intensified the subprime mortgage crisis into a global economic meltdown.
21298
Who was the first female Chancellor of Germany, elected in 2005?
Answer:
Angela Merkel
Angela Merkel served as Chancellor from 2005 to 2021, becoming a dominant figure in European politics.
21299
The 'Orange Revolution' (2004) took place in which country?
Answer:
Ukraine
The Orange Revolution was a series of protests against a rigged presidential election, resulting in a revote won by Viktor Yushchenko.
21300
The US invasion of Iraq in 2003 was primarily justified by the alleged presence of:
Answer:
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs)
The Bush administration argued that Saddam Hussein possessed WMDs and had links to terrorism, though no active WMD stockpiles were found.