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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Who were the three primary Allied leaders at the Yalta Conference?
Answer:
Churchill, Roosevelt, Stalin
The Yalta Conference (February 1945) was attended by Winston Churchill (UK), Franklin D. Roosevelt (USA), and Joseph Stalin (USSR) to discuss post-war reorganization.
22
The Suez Crisis of 1956 was triggered by the nationalization of the Suez Canal by:
Answer:
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal in 1956, leading to a military intervention by Israel, the UK, and France.
23
Which genocide occurred in 1994 involving the Hutu and Tutsi ethnic groups?
Answer:
Rwandan Genocide
The Rwandan Genocide occurred in 1994, where an estimated 800,000 people, mostly ethnic Tutsis and moderate Hutus, were killed in a span of 100 days.
24
The Euro currency was physically introduced in which year?
Answer:
2002
While the Euro was established as an accounting currency in 1999, the physical notes and coins were introduced on January 1, 2002.
25
The Camp David Accords (1978) were signed between Israel and which Arab nation?
Answer:
Egypt
The Camp David Accords led to the 1979 Egypt–Israel Peace Treaty, making Egypt the first Arab state to officially recognize Israel.
26
The 'Iron Curtain' speech was delivered by whom?
Answer:
Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill delivered the famous 'Iron Curtain' speech in 1946, describing the division of Europe between Soviet-influenced East and the West.
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Which country joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001, significantly impacting global trade?
Answer:
China
China became a member of the WTO in December 2001. This accession integrated China into the global economy and accelerated its rise as a manufacturing superpower.
28
The 'Good Friday Agreement' of 1998 brought peace to which region?
Answer:
Northern Ireland
The Good Friday Agreement (or Belfast Agreement) ended most of the violence of 'The Troubles' in Northern Ireland, a political conflict dating back to the 1960s.
29
The Tiananmen Square protests occurred in which year?
Answer:
1989
The student-led demonstrations in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, took place in 1989 and were forcibly suppressed by the Chinese government.
30
Which treaty established the International Criminal Court (ICC)?
Answer:
The Rome Statute
The Rome Statute, adopted in 1998 and entered into force in 2002, established the International Criminal Court (ICC) to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes.