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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Full form of UNFPA
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United Nations Fund for Population Activities
Although now formally named the United Nations Population Fund, it retains the acronym UNFPA from its former name, the United Nations Fund for Population Activities.
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Full form of UNCTAD
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United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
UNCTAD is the part of the United Nations Secretariat dealing with trade, investment, and development issues.
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Full form of EFTA
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European Free Trade Association
The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is a regional trade organization and free trade area consisting of four European states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.
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Full form of USMCA
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United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
The Agreement between the United States of America, the United Mexican States, and Canada (USMCA) is a free trade agreement concluded between Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
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Full form of G20
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Group of Twenty
The G20 (Group of Twenty) is an intergovernmental forum comprising 19 countries and the European Union, addressing major issues related to the global economy.
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Full form of FATF
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Financial Action Task Force
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an intergovernmental organization founded in 1989 on the initiative of the G7 to develop policies to combat money laundering.
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Full form of ICRC
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International Committee of the Red Cross
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a humanitarian institution based in Geneva, Switzerland, and a three-time Nobel Prize laureate.
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Full form of IOC
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International Olympic Committee
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is a non-governmental sports organization based in Lausanne, Switzerland, responsible for organizing the modern Olympic Games.
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Full form of ISO
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International Organization for Standardization
ISO is an international standard-setting body composed of representatives from various national standards organizations.
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Full form of ADB
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Asian Development Bank
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a regional development bank established in 1966 to promote social and economic development in Asia.