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
3401
Which specific sector saw the largest share of energy transition investment in 2024?
Answer:
Electrified Transport (EVs)
Electrified transport (primarily electric vehicles and infrastructure) was the largest sector for energy transition investment, surpassing renewable energy generation.
3402
Global investment in renewable energy technologies reached approximately what record figure in 2024?
Answer:
$807 billion
According to IRENA, global renewable energy investment hit a record $807 billion in 2024, though it remains concentrated in major economies.
3403
The European Union reached a political agreement in December 2024 to finalize a long-delayed trade deal with which bloc?
Answer:
Mercosur
The EU and Mercosur (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay) reached a political agreement in late 2024 to finalize their trade deal after 25 years of negotiations.
3404
Project 'mBridge', which reached Minimum Viable Product (MVP) status in mid-2024, is a platform for:
Answer:
Cross-border CBDC payments
Project mBridge is a multi-central bank digital currency (CBDC) platform designed to facilitate instant, low-cost cross-border payments and foreign exchange.
3405
Which central bank moved more aggressively to cut interest rates in 2025 compared to the US Federal Reserve?
Answer:
European Central Bank (ECB)
The ECB cut rates more aggressively in 2025 (reaching around 2.75%) due to weaker growth in the Eurozone, while the Fed moved slower due to sticky US inflation.
3406
Which major US-Africa trade legislation expired on September 30, 2025, raising questions about future trade relations?
Answer:
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a cornerstone of US economic policy in Africa offering duty-free access, officially expired in September 2025.
3407
According to the IMF's late 2024/2025 projections, global GDP growth for 2025 is forecast to be approximately:
Answer:
3.2%
The IMF projected global growth to stabilize at around 3.2% in 2025, maintaining a steady but slow pace similar to 2024.
3408
Which country officially joined the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) in December 2024, becoming its first European member?
Answer:
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom formally joined the CPTPP on December 15, 2024, making it the first new member since the bloc's creation and the first from Europe.
3409
What is the capital of South Sudan?
Answer:
Juba
Juba is the capital and largest city of South Sudan.
3410
Tamás Sulyok became the President of which country in March 2024?
Answer:
Hungary
Tamás Sulyok was elected President of Hungary in 2024 following the resignation of Katalin Novák.