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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The 'Troika' of COP presidencies advocating for 1.5°C consists of:
Answer:
UAE, Azerbaijan, Brazil
The COP Presidencies Troika was formed by the UAE (COP28), Azerbaijan (COP29), and Brazil (COP30) to ensure continuity and ambition in climate talks.
12
Which state of the US faced severe flooding from 'Upper Midwest Flooding' in 2024, contributing to billion-dollar losses?
Answer:
Iowa
The Upper Midwest, including states like Iowa, faced devastating flooding in 2024, which was categorized as a billion-dollar disaster.
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The 2025 'Overshoot Commission' report focused on governance regarding:
Answer:
Solar Radiation Modification (Geoengineering)
The Climate Overshoot Commission has been working on recommendations for governing controversial approaches like solar geoengineering to reduce climate risks.
14
The 'Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism' (CBAM) is a policy instrument of:
Answer:
The European Union
CBAM is the EU's tool to put a fair price on the carbon emitted during the production of carbon-intensive goods that are entering the EU, effectively a carbon tariff.
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Which country experienced extreme cold waves and heavy snowfall in its Northern regions in early 2025?
Answer:
Pakistan
Pakistan's northern areas like Gilgit-Baltistan experienced extreme cold and heavy snow in the winter season of 2024-2025.
16
The 'Coral Reef Breakthrough' aims to secure the future of at least how much of the world's shallow-water coral reefs?
Answer:
125,000 km2
The initiative targets the protection and restoration of 125,000 square kilometers of shallow-water tropical coral reefs.
17
Which new US trade policy in 2025 was cited as potentially hindering global climate cooperation?
Answer:
Higher tariffs on green technology imports
Reports indicated that new US tariffs and protectionist measures could slow the deployment of green technologies and affect developing countries' ability to pursue climate action.
18
The 'Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework' aims to protect what percentage of the planet by 2030?
Answer:
30%
The central target of the framework (Target 3) is to protect and conserve at least 30% of the world's land and ocean by 2030 (30x30 goal).
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Which country hosted the G20 Summit in 2024, placing 'sustainable development' at the core of the agenda?
Answer:
Brazil
Brazil held the G20 Presidency in 2024, focusing on fighting hunger, climate change, and reforming global governance.
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Typhoon Fung-Wong was a late-season storm in November 2025 that affected:
Answer:
The Philippines
Typhoon Fung-Wong tracked towards Northern Luzon in the Philippines in November 2025.