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 convention protects wetlands of international importance?
Answer:
Ramsar Convention
The Ramsar Convention focuses on wetland conservation.
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Which treaty aims to protect world cultural and natural heritage?
Answer:
World Heritage Convention
It established the UNESCO World Heritage system.
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Which agreement prohibits nuclear weapons testing?
Answer:
CTBT
The Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty bans all nuclear explosions.
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Which treaty created the International Labour Organization?
Answer:
Treaty of Versaille's Part XIII
The ILO was established in 1919 via the treaty.
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Which agreement established OPEC?
Answer:
OPEC Statute
OPEC was founded in 1960 through this statute.
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Which agreement sets rules for international air transport?
Answer:
Chicago Convention
This convention established ICAO.
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Which agreement attempts to prevent global money laundering?
Answer:
FATF Recommendations
The Financial Action Task Force issues global AML standards.
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Which treaty ended the War of the Spanish Succession?
Answer:
Utrecht Treaty
The 1713 Treaty of Utrecht ended the conflict.
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Which convention protects refugees and defines their rights?
Answer:
Geneva Refugee Convention (1951)
It established international refugee protections.
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Which treaty regulates international wildlife trade?
Answer:
CITES
CITES protects endangered flora and fauna.