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
3491
Which nation is China's largest trading partner in the 'Global South' as of 2024?
Answer:
Brazil
Brazil is a massive trading partner for China, particularly in agricultural exports like soy and beef, and iron ore.
3492
The 2024 G7 Summit, which focused heavily on supporting Ukraine and addressing Chinese overcapacity, was held in:
Answer:
Italy
Italy hosted the G7 summit in Apulia (Puglia) in June 2024.
3493
Which US Act, passed in 2024, included provisions effectively demanding the divestiture of TikTok by its Chinese parent company?
Answer:
The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act
This legislation required ByteDance to sell TikTok's US operations or face a nationwide ban, escalating US-China tech tensions.
3494
The 'Chennai-Vladivostok' Maritime Corridor is a strategic connectivity project between:
Answer:
India and Russia
The Chennai-Vladivostok Maritime Corridor is aimed at significantly reducing transport time for goods between India and Russia, bypassing Europe.
3495
Which country is scheduled to host the Quad Leaders' Summit in 2025?
Answer:
India
Following the US hosting in 2024, India agreed to host the Quad Leaders' Summit in 2025.
3496
The 'DragonBear' alliance is a colloquial term often used by analysts to describe the relationship between:
Answer:
Russia and China
The term 'DragonBear' refers to the deepening strategic, economic, and military coordination between China (the Dragon) and Russia (the Bear).
3497
Which resource did China place export controls on in 2023-2024, affecting the global semiconductor supply chain?
Answer:
Gallium and Germanium
China imposed export controls on gallium and germanium, critical metals used in semiconductor manufacturing, in retaliation against US-led tech restrictions.
3498
In 2025, India and the United States signed a new defense framework agreement valid for how many years?
Answer:
10 years
The US and India signed a new 10-year defense framework in 2025 to deepen cooperation in domains like space, cyber, and military interoperability.
3499
Which European country became the first G7 nation to officially withdraw from China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2024?
Answer:
Italy
Italy officially withdrew from the Belt and Road Initiative in early 2024, citing that the economic benefits had not met expectations and seeking to realign with Western allies.
3500
The 'AUKUS' security partnership primarily focuses on providing which country with nuclear-powered submarines?
Answer:
Australia
AUKUS is a trilateral security pact between Australia, the UK, and the US, with a core objective of helping Australia acquire a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines.