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 governs climate-change negotiations before the Paris Agreement?
Answer:
Kyoto Protocol
Kyoto legally bound developed countries to emissions targets.
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Which treaty demilitarized Antarctica for peaceful use?
Answer:
Antarctic Treaty
It ensures Antarctica is used for scientific and peaceful purposes.
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Which treaty aimed to end the Vietnam War?
Answer:
Paris Peace Accords
Signed in 1973 to halt the Vietnam conflict.
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Which treaty regulates biological weapons?
Answer:
BWC
The Biological Weapons Convention bans biological agents for warfare.
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Which treaty created the African Continental Free Trade Area?
Answer:
Kigali Agreement
The AfCFTA was adopted in Kigali in 2018.
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Which agreement regulates intellectual property in biodiversity?
Answer:
Nagoya Protocol
It concerns access to genetics and benefit sharing.
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Which agreement forms the basis of rules on diplomatic immunity?
Answer:
Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations
It governs diplomatic practices globally.
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Which principle-based agreement guides climate action under the UNFCCC?
Answer:
Copenhagen Accord
It influenced later climate agreements, though non-binding.
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Which agreement aimed at peace between Israel and Palestine in the 1990s?
Answer:
Oslo Accords
The Oslo Accords established a framework for peace.
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Which peace agreement ended the Bosnian War?
Answer:
Dayton Agreement
Signed in 1995 to end the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina.