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
3551
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is headquartered in which city?
Answer:
The Hague
The ICJ, the principal judicial organ of the UN, is seated at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands. It is the only principal UN organ not located in New York.
3552
Which country was elected to the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member for the 2025-2026 term representing the Asia-Pacific group?
Answer:
Pakistan
Pakistan was elected to the UN Security Council in June 2024 as a non-permanent member for a two-year term starting January 1, 2025.
3553
The 'Pact for the Future', adopted at the UN Summit in September 2024, primarily focuses on:
Answer:
Sustainable development and digital cooperation
The Pact for the Future is an intergovernmentally agreed document focusing on sustainable development, international peace and security, science and technology, and digital cooperation (Global Digital Compact).
3554
Which organization declared 'Mpox' a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) again in August 2024?
Answer:
WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the surge in Mpox cases in Africa a Public Health Emergency of International Concern in August 2024.
3555
In 2024, the UN General Assembly adopted a landmark resolution on which emerging technology?
Answer:
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The UNGA adopted its first global resolution on Artificial Intelligence in March 2024, aimed at ensuring the technology is safe, secure, and trustworthy.
3556
Which country officially became the 32nd member of NATO in March 2024?
Answer:
Sweden
Sweden officially joined NATO on March 7, 2024, ending centuries of non-alignment and becoming the alliance's 32nd member, following Finland's accession in 2023.
3557
Who served as the President of the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly (2024-2025)?
Answer:
Philemon Yang
Philemon Yang, a former Prime Minister of Cameroon, was elected to serve as the President of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, which opened in September 2024.
3558
Which city will host the 2025 IUCN World Conservation Congress?
Answer:
Abu Dhabi
The United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi) won the bid to host the 2025 IUCN World Conservation Congress, the world's largest conservation event.
3559
The 2026 World Urban Forum (WUF13) will be held in:
Answer:
Baku, Azerbaijan
The 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) will be convened by UN-Habitat in Baku, Azerbaijan, in 2026.
3560
Which country hosted the 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) in 2024?
Answer:
Antigua and Barbuda
The SIDS4 conference was held in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda, in May 2024, focusing on 'Charting the Course Toward Resilient Prosperity'.