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
3691
Which global agreement was adopted in 2015 to combat climate change?
Answer:
The Paris Agreement
The Paris Agreement was adopted in December 2015. It is a legally binding international treaty on climate change aiming to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius.
3692
The Bandung Conference of 1955 laid the foundation for which movement?
Answer:
The Non-Aligned Movement
The Bandung Conference gathered Asian and African states to oppose colonialism and neocolonialism, eventually leading to the formation of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in 1961.
3693
What is 'Brexit'?
Answer:
Britain's exit from the European Union
Brexit refers to the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, following a referendum held in June 2016.
3694
Which attacks triggered the US 'War on Terror'?
Answer:
The 2001 September 11 attacks
The September 11, 2001 attacks by Al-Qaeda on the US prompted the United States to launch the War on Terror, beginning with the invasion of Afghanistan.
3695
The dissolution of the Soviet Union occurred in:
Answer:
1991
The Soviet Union officially dissolved on December 26, 1991, resulting in the emergence of 15 independent republics, including the Russian Federation.
3696
Which treaty created the European Union (EU) in 1993?
Answer:
Maastricht Treaty
The Maastricht Treaty, signed in 1992 and effective in 1993, established the European Union and laid the groundwork for the single currency, the Euro.
3697
The Berlin Wall fell in which year, symbolizing the impending end of the Cold War?
Answer:
1989
The Berlin Wall fell on November 9, 1989. This event paved the way for German reunification and symbolized the collapse of communist influence in Eastern Europe.
3698
What event in 1962 brought the world to the brink of nuclear war?
Answer:
The Cuban Missile Crisis
The Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962 was a direct confrontation between the US and the USSR regarding Soviet ballistic missile deployment in Cuba.
3699
Which organization was formed in 1949 as a collective defense alliance against the Soviet Union?
Answer:
NATO
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was formed in 1949 by the United States, Canada, and several Western European nations to provide collective security against the Soviet Union.
3700
The 'Cold War' was primarily a geopolitical tension between which two powers?
Answer:
USA and USSR
The Cold War was a period of geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union (USSR) and their respective allies, lasting roughly from 1947 to 1991.