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
3311
Which city is scheduled to host the IUCN World Conservation Congress in 2025?
Answer:
Abu Dhabi, UAE
The UAE won the bid to host the 2025 IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi.
3312
The 'Global Stocktake' concluded at COP28 called for a transition away from:
Answer:
Fossil fuels in energy systems
The consensus text explicitly called for 'transitioning away from fossil fuels in energy systems, in a just, orderly and equitable manner'.
3313
Which African country was the first to unlock debt-for-nature swaps to protect its marine ecosystems in a major 2023/2024 deal?
Answer:
Gabon
Gabon completed a historic debt-for-nature swap in August 2023, refinancing massive debt to generate funds for marine conservation.
3314
What is the primary focus of the 'Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance' (BOGA)?
Answer:
Phasing out oil and gas production
BOGA is an international alliance of governments working together to facilitate the managed phase-out of oil and gas production.
3315
The 'Kigali Amendment' to the Montreal Protocol specifically targets the reduction of:
Answer:
HFCs (Hydrofluorocarbons)
The Kigali Amendment aims to phase down the production and consumption of HFCs, which are potent greenhouse gases used in cooling.
3316
In 2025, which renewable energy source was projected to surpass coal as the largest source of electricity generation globally?
Answer:
Renewables (combined)
The IEA projected that renewables as a whole would overtake coal to become the largest source of global electricity generation by early 2025.
3317
The 'Global Methane Pledge' aims to reduce methane emissions by what percentage by 2030?
Answer:
30%
The pledge targets a collective reduction of global methane emissions by at least 30% from 2020 levels by 2030.
3318
Which country announced plans to host the 'International Solar Alliance' annual assembly in 2024?
Answer:
India
India, as a founding member and host of the Secretariat, hosted the ISA assembly in New Delhi.
3319
The 'Troika' of COP presidencies advocating for 1.5°C consists of:
Answer:
UAE, Azerbaijan, Brazil
The COP Presidencies Troika was formed by the UAE (COP28), Azerbaijan (COP29), and Brazil (COP30) to ensure continuity and ambition in climate talks.
3320
Which state of the US faced severe flooding from 'Upper Midwest Flooding' in 2024, contributing to billion-dollar losses?
Answer:
Iowa
The Upper Midwest, including states like Iowa, faced devastating flooding in 2024, which was categorized as a billion-dollar disaster.