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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Which agreement created the WTO's trade policy review mechanism?
Answer:
Uruguay Round
The mechanism was introduced during the Uruguay Round negotiations.
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Which treaty sought to control short- and intermediate-range nuclear missiles between the U.S. and the USSR and was eliminated in 2019 (US withdrawal)?
Answer:
The INF Treaty (1987) eliminated an entire class of nuclear and conventional missiles; the US withdrew in 2019 citing violations.
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Which Cold War-era alliance based in the Middle East included the UK, Turkey, Iran, Pakistan and Iraq (later defunct)?
Answer:
Baghdad Pact (later CENTO)
The Baghdad Pact (1955), later CENTO, was a pro-Western defense arrangement that collapsed in the 1970s.
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Which agreement sought to create a multinational force and regional cooperation in Southeast Asia but became defunct?
Answer:
SEATO (Southeast Asia Treaty Organization)
SEATO (1954–1977) was a Cold War collective defense arrangement that dissolved due to limited cohesion and geopolitical changes.
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Which treaty aimed at limiting conventional arms in Europe after the Cold War was the Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE) Treaty?
Answer:
CFE Treaty
The 1990 CFE Treaty limited conventional military equipment deployed in Europe to reduce the risk of sudden large-scale offensives.
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Which treaty established the International Labour Organization (ILO) as a tripartite UN agency?
Answer:
ILO Constitution (Treaty of Versailles part)
The ILO was founded in 1919 as part of the Treaty of Versailles machinery and later became a UN specialized agency.
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Which international agreement regulates international civil aviation security measures against acts of unlawful interference?
Answer:
Tokyo Convention, Hague Convention, and Montreal Convention series
Several conventions (Tokyo 1963, Hague 1970, Montreal 1971/1999) address unlawful acts against civil aviation and security.
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Which treaty provides the legal basis for the reunification of Germany and the final settlement of post-WWII borders?
Answer:
Two Plus Four Treaty (Treaty on the Final Settlement with Respect to Germany)
The 1990 Two-Plus-Four Treaty involved the two German states and four occupying powers settling final borders and sovereignty issues.
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Which treaty prohibits the export of certain hazardous substances and provides a PIC (Prior Informed Consent) procedure?
Answer:
Rotterdam Convention
The Rotterdam Convention implements PIC for certain hazardous chemicals and pesticides in international trade.
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Which comprehensive multilateral treaty addresses climate finance and technology transfer mechanisms under the UNFCCC?
Answer:
Paris Agreement and accompanying decisions
The Paris Agreement and COP decisions elaborate on finance, technology transfer and support for mitigation/adaptation efforts.