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
3681
Which country joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001, significantly impacting global trade?
Answer:
China
China became a member of the WTO in December 2001. This accession integrated China into the global economy and accelerated its rise as a manufacturing superpower.
3682
The 'Good Friday Agreement' of 1998 brought peace to which region?
Answer:
Northern Ireland
The Good Friday Agreement (or Belfast Agreement) ended most of the violence of 'The Troubles' in Northern Ireland, a political conflict dating back to the 1960s.
3683
The Tiananmen Square protests occurred in which year?
Answer:
1989
The student-led demonstrations in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, took place in 1989 and were forcibly suppressed by the Chinese government.
3684
Which treaty established the International Criminal Court (ICC)?
Answer:
The Rome Statute
The Rome Statute, adopted in 1998 and entered into force in 2002, established the International Criminal Court (ICC) to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes.
3685
Which war is often referred to as the 'Forgotten War' (1950-1953)?
Answer:
The Korean War
The Korean War is often called the 'Forgotten War' in the US because it received relatively less public attention than WWII or Vietnam, despite its significance.
3686
The Islamic Revolution of 1979 took place in which country?
Answer:
Iran
The 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran saw the overthrow of the Pahlavi dynasty (the Shah) and the establishment of an Islamic Republic under Ayatollah Khomeini.
3687
The Balfour Declaration of 1917 supported the establishment of a 'national home' for which people?
Answer:
The Jewish people
The Balfour Declaration was a public statement issued by the British government in 1917 announcing support for the establishment of a 'national home for the Jewish people' in Palestine.
3688
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a global infrastructure strategy adopted by which country?
Answer:
China
Launched by China in 2013, the Belt and Road Initiative is a massive global development strategy involving infrastructure investment in nearly 150 countries.
3689
Which country was invaded by Russia in February 2022?
Answer:
Ukraine
Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, escalating the Russo-Ukrainian War that began in 2014.
3690
Who was the first black president of South Africa, elected in 1994?
Answer:
Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first black head of state in 1994 following the country's first fully representative democratic election, marking the end of Apartheid.