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
3571
The 2024 Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit was hosted by:
Answer:
Uganda
The 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement was held in Kampala, Uganda, in January 2024.
3572
Who will hold the presidency of the Council of the European Union in the first half of 2025?
Answer:
Poland
Poland is scheduled to hold the presidency of the Council of the EU from January 1 to June 30, 2025.
3573
Which country assumed the presidency of the Council of the European Union in the second half of 2024?
Answer:
Hungary
Hungary held the presidency of the Council of the European Union from July 1 to December 31, 2024.
3574
The 2025 Exposition (World Expo) will be held in which Japanese city?
Answer:
Osaka
Expo 2025 is a World Expo scheduled to be held in Osaka, Kansai, Japan, from April to October 2025.
3575
Which country hosted the 2024 Ukraine Peace Summit in June?
Answer:
Switzerland
Switzerland hosted the High-Level Summit on Peace in Ukraine at the Bürgenstock Resort in June 2024.
3576
The 19th East Asia Summit (2024) was held in conjunction with the ASEAN summit in:
Answer:
Vientiane
The East Asia Summit is held annually alongside the ASEAN leaders' meetings. In 2024, it was held in Vientiane, Laos.
3577
Which country is the host of the 2024 World Health Assembly?
Answer:
Switzerland
The World Health Assembly is held annually in Geneva, Switzerland, at the WHO headquarters. The 77th assembly took place there in May 2024.
3578
The 2024 Nuclear Energy Summit, the first of its kind, was held in:
Answer:
Brussels
The inaugural Nuclear Energy Summit was held in Brussels, Belgium, in March 2024, co-chaired by the IAEA and Belgium.
3579
Which new member was officially admitted to the African Union (AU) G20 seat during the 2024 cycle?
Answer:
The African Union (as a permanent member)
While agreed upon in 2023, the 2024 G20 summit in Brazil was the first full summit where the African Union participated as a full permanent member, similar to the European Union.
3580
The 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting will traditionally be held in:
Answer:
Davos, Switzerland
The WEF Annual Meeting is traditionally held in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, in January. The 2025 meeting is scheduled to follow this tradition.