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 country holds the permanent secretariat of the SAARC organization?
Answer:
Nepal
The Secretariat of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is located in Kathmandu, Nepal.
22
The 'Article 5' clause, invoking collective defense, belongs to the treaty of which organization?
Answer:
NATO
Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty states that an armed attack against one NATO member is considered an attack against them all.
23
Which UN body is responsible for designating World Heritage Sites?
Answer:
UNESCO
UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) designates and protects World Heritage Sites of cultural and natural importance.
24
The headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is in:
Answer:
Vienna
The IAEA is an autonomous international organization within the UN system, headquartered at the Vienna International Centre in Austria.
25
Which country is the newest member of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as of 2024?
Answer:
Ukraine
Ukraine joined the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in 2024. While not in Asia, non-regional members can join if they are members of the UN or its specialized agencies.
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The 'Rio Trio' Conventions refer to UN agreements on Climate Change, Desertification, and:
Answer:
Biodiversity
The three Rio Conventions adopted at the 1992 Earth Summit are the UNFCCC (Climate Change), UNCCD (Desertification), and UNCBD (Biological Diversity).
27
Who is the current Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
Answer:
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala of Nigeria is the Director-General of the WTO. She is the first woman and the first African to hold the office.
28
In 2024, the UN designated May 25 as World Football Day to mark the centennial of which tournament?
Answer:
The 1924 Paris Olympic Football Tournament
The UN adopted a resolution proclaiming May 25 as World Football Day, marking the 100th anniversary of the 1924 Paris Olympic football tournament, which was the first global football competition.
29
The 'Global South' typically refers to countries in:
Answer:
Africa, Latin America, and developing Asia
The term 'Global South' generally refers to the regions of Latin America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania, which are often characterized by lower income and later industrialization.
30
Which country assumed the G7 Presidency for the year 2024?
Answer:
Italy
Italy held the G7 Presidency in 2024, hosting the leaders' summit in Borgo Egnazia.