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
3601
The COP29 Climate Change Conference (2024) was held in:
Answer:
Baku, Azerbaijan
COP29 was hosted by Azerbaijan in its capital city, Baku, in November 2024, continuing the focus on climate finance and fossil fuel transition.
3602
Which country is expected to host the G20 Summit in 2026?
Answer:
United States
The United States is scheduled to hold the rotating G20 presidency in 2026, following South Africa.
3603
Which African nation will host the G20 Summit in 2025?
Answer:
South Africa
South Africa will take over the G20 presidency in 2025, marking the first time the summit will be hosted on the African continent. It will be held in Johannesburg.
3604
The G20 Leaders' Summit in November 2024 took place in which city?
Answer:
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil held the G20 presidency in 2024. The Leaders' Summit was hosted in Rio de Janeiro on November 18–19, 2024, focusing on social inclusion and energy transition.
3605
Which country is set to host the G7 Summit in 2026?
Answer:
France
France is scheduled to assume the G7 Presidency in 2026. President Emmanuel Macron has announced that the summit will be held in Évian-les-Bains.
3606
Where is the 2025 G7 Summit scheduled to be held?
Answer:
Alberta, Canada
Canada will hold the G7 Presidency in 2025. The summit is scheduled to take place in Kananaskis, Alberta, in June 2025.
3607
Which country hosted the 50th G7 Summit in June 2024?
Answer:
Italy
The 50th G7 Summit was hosted by Italy from June 13–15, 2024. It took place in Borgo Egnazia, in the Apulia region, focusing on issues like migration, AI, and the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.
3608
Which 1992 treaty formally established the European Union?
Answer:
Maastricht Treaty
The Maastricht Treaty (Treaty on European Union) was signed in 1992. It created the three-pillar structure of the EU and laid the groundwork for the single currency, the euro.
3609
The 'Paris Peace Accords' of 1973 were intended to end direct US military involvement in:
Answer:
Vietnam
Signed in 1973 by the US, North Vietnam, South Vietnam, and the Viet Cong, the Paris Peace Accords led to the withdrawal of US combat forces, although fighting between North and South Vietnam continued until 1975.
3610
The 'Boxer Rebellion' (1899-1901) in China was primarily:
Answer:
Anti-imperialist and anti-Christian
The Boxer Rebellion was an uprising against foreign influence, colonialism, and Christianity in China. It was led by the 'Righteous and Harmonious Fists' and was eventually suppressed by an Eight-Nation Alliance.