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
3501
Which country signed a landmark deal with the US in 2024 to purchase 31 MQ-9B Predator drones?
Answer:
India
India signed a deal to acquire 31 MQ-9B High Altitude Long Endurance drones from the US to boost its surveillance and strike capabilities along its borders and in the Indian Ocean.
3502
Which group of nations officially expanded its membership in January 2024 to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE?
Answer:
BRICS
BRICS expanded significantly in 2024, adding new members from the Middle East and Africa to challenge the Western-dominated global order.
3503
The 'iCET' initiative, which saw expanded cooperation in 2024-2025, is a technology partnership between:
Answer:
USA and India
The Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) is a flagship framework between the USA and India to foster cooperation in space, semiconductors, defense, and telecommunications.
3504
Which major trade policy measure did the European Union impose on China in October 2024?
Answer:
Increased tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles (EVs)
Following an anti-subsidy investigation, the EU imposed significant additional tariffs (up to 35.3%) on Chinese electric vehicles, citing unfair state subsidies that distorted the European market.
3505
The 'No Limits' partnership, reaffirmed in 2024, refers to the strategic relationship between which two major powers?
Answer:
China and Russia
China and Russia have described their strategic partnership as having 'no limits,' deepening economic, military, and diplomatic ties to counter Western influence.
3506
Which country officially joined NATO in March 2024, becoming the alliance's 32nd member?
Answer:
Sweden
Sweden officially joined NATO on March 7, 2024, ending centuries of neutrality and strengthening the alliance's northern flank in response to Russian aggression.
3507
In 2024, the United States, Japan, and the Philippines held their first-ever trilateral summit to address security challenges in which region?
Answer:
The South China Sea
The historic trilateral summit held in Washington D.C. in April 2024 focused on countering China's growing assertiveness in the South China Sea and strengthening maritime cooperation among the three nations.
3508
The 'United Nations Environment Programme' (UNEP) is headquartered in which city?
Answer:
Nairobi
UNEP is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. It is one of the few major UN agencies headquartered in the Global South.
3509
Which organization manages the 'SDR' (Special Drawing Rights) reserve asset?
Answer:
IMF
Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) are an international reserve asset created by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to supplement the official reserves of its member countries.
3510
The 'Group of 77' (G77) was originally founded to represent the interests of:
Answer:
Developing countries
The G77 is the largest intergovernmental organization of developing countries in the United Nations, providing the means for the countries of the South to articulate their collective economic interests.