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
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What does EEZ stand for?
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Exclusive Economic Zone
EEZ stands for Exclusive Economic Zone. It is an area of the sea in which a sovereign state has special rights regarding the exploration and use of marine resources.
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What does DMZ stand for?
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Demilitarized Zone
DMZ stands for Demilitarized Zone. It is an area in which treaties or agreements between nations, military powers or contending groups forbid military installations, activities or personnel.
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What does MDG stand for (Historical)?
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Millennium Development Goals
MDG stands for Millennium Development Goals. They were eight international development goals for the year 2015.
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What does SDG stand for?
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Sustainable Development Goals
SDG stands for Sustainable Development Goals. These are a collection of 17 interlinked global goals designed to be a "blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all".
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What does IPCC stand for?
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Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
IPCC stands for Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. It is the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change.
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What does UNCLOS stand for?
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United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
UNCLOS stands for United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. It is an international agreement that defines the rights and responsibilities of nations with respect to their use of the world's oceans.
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What does SDR stand for (IMF)?
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Special Drawing Rights
SDR stands for Special Drawing Rights. It is an international reserve asset created by the IMF to supplement its member countries' official reserves.
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What does SOE stand for (Political Economy)?
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State-Owned Enterprise
SOE stands for State-Owned Enterprise. It is a business enterprise where the government or state has significant control.
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What does MNC stand for?
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Multinational Corporation
MNC stands for Multinational Corporation. It is a corporate organization that owns or controls production of goods or services in at least one country other than its home country.
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What does IGO stand for?
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Intergovernmental Organization
IGO stands for Intergovernmental Organization. It refers to an entity created by treaty, involving two or more nations.