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
2991
Which politician was nominated by Donald Trump in late 2024 to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?
Answer:
Lee Zeldin
In November 2024, President-elect Donald Trump announced the nomination of former Congressman Lee Zeldin to serve as the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
2992
What significant milestone for renewable energy was projected by the International Energy Agency (IEA) to occur in 2025?
Answer:
Renewables overtaking coal as the largest source of global electricity generation
The IEA projected that renewable energy sources would overtake coal to become the largest source of global electricity generation by early 2025, marking a historic shift in the energy sector.
2993
In late 2024, the final round of negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty took place in which city?
Answer:
Busan, South Korea
The fifth and final session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution was held in Busan, South Korea, in late 2024.
2994
Which Brazilian city was selected to host the landmark COP30 climate summit in November 2025?
Answer:
Belém
Belém, a city located at the gateway to the Amazon rainforest, was selected to host COP30 in 2025, highlighting the critical importance of protecting the Amazon biome.
2995
The United Nations designated 2025 as the International Year of which environmental feature?
Answer:
Glaciers' Preservation
The UN General Assembly declared 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers' Preservation to raise awareness about the rapid melting of glaciers and its impact on water security.
2996
According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), which year was officially confirmed as the hottest year on record, surpassing 2023?
Answer:
2024
The WMO confirmed that 2024 broke previous temperature records, becoming the hottest year in history due to a combination of human-induced climate change and the El Niño weather pattern.
2997
What was the primary focus of the 'NCQG' negotiations at COP29?
Answer:
Climate finance for developing countries
The New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on climate finance was the top priority at COP29, aiming to replace the previous $100 billion annual target with a more ambitious financial commitment from developed countries.
2998
Which city hosted the COP29 UN Climate Change Conference in November 2024, where a new climate finance goal was a central topic?
Answer:
Baku, Azerbaijan
COP29 was held in Baku, Azerbaijan, in November 2024. The conference focused heavily on establishing a New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) for climate finance to support developing nations.
2999
The 'Tianzhou' spacecraft series serves what function for the Chinese space program?
Answer:
Cargo/Resupply
Tianzhou is the automated cargo spacecraft used to resupply the Tiangong space station.
3000
Which company's 'Dream Chaser' spaceplane was preparing for its first mission to the ISS in the 2025 timeframe?
Answer:
Sierra Space
Sierra Space is the developer of the Dream Chaser, a reusable lifting-body spaceplane designed to transport cargo to the ISS.