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
3591
Which country will chair and host the ASEAN Summit in 2025?
Answer:
Malaysia
Malaysia will assume the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025 and will host the summit in Kuala Lumpur.
3592
The 2024 ASEAN Summit was hosted by which country?
Answer:
Laos
Laos held the ASEAN Chairmanship for 2024 and hosted the summits in its capital, Vientiane, under the theme 'Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience'.
3593
Which city is scheduled to host the SCO Summit in late 2025?
Answer:
Tianjin, China
China is the rotating chair of the SCO for 2025 and is scheduled to host the summit in the city of Tianjin in the autumn of 2025.
3594
Which country hosted the SCO Council of Heads of Government Summit in October 2024?
Answer:
Pakistan
Pakistan hosted the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government summit in Islamabad in October 2024.
3595
The 2024 BRICS Summit, which formalized the entry of new members, was held in:
Answer:
Kazan, Russia
Russia hosted the 2024 BRICS Summit in the city of Kazan in October 2024. This summit was significant for including new members like Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE.
3596
Where will the 2026 NATO Summit take place?
Answer:
Turkey
It was announced that Turkey (Türkiye) will host the NATO Summit in 2026, specifically in the capital city of Ankara.
3597
Which city is selected to host the NATO Summit in June 2025?
Answer:
The Hague
The 2025 NATO Summit will be held in The Hague, Netherlands. It will be a key meeting to discuss European security and alliance modernization.
3598
The 2024 NATO Summit marked the alliance's 75th anniversary and was held in:
Answer:
Washington, D.C.
The 2024 NATO Summit was held in Washington, D.C., in July 2024, commemorating 75 years since the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty in the same city.
3599
Which country won the bid to host the COP31 Climate Conference in 2026?
Answer:
Turkey
Turkey (Türkiye) was selected to host COP31 in 2026, with the summit expected to take place in Antalya. Australia had also bid but withdrew in favor of a co-operative arrangement.
3600
Which Brazilian city will host the COP30 'Nature COP' in 2025?
Answer:
Belém
Brazil will host COP30 in 2025 in the city of Belém, located in the Amazon region. It is being framed as the 'Nature COP' to highlight the importance of biodiversity and rainforests.