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
3391
Which country withdrew from China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2024, signaling a shift in G7 economic policy?
Answer:
Italy
Italy officially withdrew from the BRI in 2024, becoming the first and only G7 nation to leave the infrastructure pact.
3392
In 2024-2025, the 'Magnificent Seven' stocks continued to drive market performance, primarily fueled by hype in:
Answer:
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The massive valuation growth of US tech giants (Magnificent Seven) was largely driven by the boom in Generative AI technologies and infrastructure.
3393
Which organization hosted its first-ever summit on the African continent in November 2025?
Answer:
G20
The G20 Leaders' Summit was held in South Africa in November 2025, the first time the group has met on African soil.
3394
What was the primary driver of the 'sticky' inflation observed in the United States throughout 2025?
Answer:
New tariffs and trade protectionism
Economists attributed the persistent 'sticky' inflation in the US partly to new tariffs and trade fragmentation, which kept import prices elevated.
3395
Which Asian nation enacted a Free Trade Agreement with the Maldives that entered into force on January 1, 2025?
Answer:
China
The China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement officially entered into force on January 1, 2025, boosting Chinese exports to the island nation.
3396
The expiry of the 'Black Sea Grain Initiative' led to increased volatility in which global commodity market in 2024-2025?
Answer:
Wheat and Food Grains
The collapse of the grain deal affected global food security and prices, particularly for wheat and corn exports from Ukraine.
3397
Which major economy was projected to have the highest GDP growth rate among large economies in 2025, at over 6%?
Answer:
India
India remained the fastest-growing major economy, with growth projections remaining above 6% (approx. 6.5%) for 2025.
3398
The 'Digital Euro' project concluded its preparation phase in October 2025 and moved to which next stage?
Answer:
Building technical capacity and infrastructure
The ECB decided in late 2025 to move the digital euro to the next phase, focusing on building technical capacity and infrastructure ahead of a potential future issuance.
3399
Which country officially joined Project mBridge in 2024, adding significant weight to the platform's potential for non-dollar commodity settlements?
Answer:
Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Central Bank joined Project mBridge in 2024, a move seen as strategically important for potential cross-border commodity settlements.
3400
In 2025, global public debt was estimated to have exceeded which symbolic threshold?
Answer:
$100 trillion
Global public debt reached a record high of over $100 trillion ($102 trillion) by 2024/2025, driven by borrowing in both developed and developing markets.