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
21
The 'Global Goal on Adaptation' (GGA) framework was further refined at which summit?
Answer:
COP29 Baku
COP29 worked to establish clear indicators for the UAE Framework for Global Climate Resilience, which operationalizes the Global Goal on Adaptation.
22
Which South American river basin faced a historic drought in 2024-2025, severely affecting hydropower and transport?
Answer:
Amazon
The Amazon basin experienced one of its most severe droughts on record, isolating communities, killing wildlife, and disrupting critical river transport.
23
The 'Bridgetown Initiative' calls for the reform of what to help developing nations tackle climate change?
Answer:
Global financial architecture (IMF/World Bank)
Led by Barbados, the initiative seeks to overhaul the global financial system to provide better access to climate finance and debt relief for vulnerable nations.
24
What major obstacle prevented the finalization of the Global Plastics Treaty in 2025?
Answer:
Disagreement over capping plastic production
The primary sticking point was the refusal of major oil and plastic-producing nations to agree to binding caps on the production of primary plastic polymers.
25
Hurricane Melissa, occurring in October 2025, primarily threatened which nation?
Answer:
Haiti
Forecasts and reports for the 2025 hurricane season identified Hurricane Melissa as a major storm impacting Haiti and the surrounding Caribbean region in October.
26
In 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) was expected to deliver a historic advisory opinion on:
Answer:
States' legal obligations regarding climate change
The ICJ held hearings in 2024 and was expected to issue an advisory opinion in 2025 clarifying the legal obligations of states to protect the climate system.
27
Which country officially withdrew from the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) in 2024, citing climate concerns?
Answer:
United Kingdom
The UK officially withdrew from the Energy Charter Treaty in 2024, following other European nations, because the treaty protected fossil fuel investments and hindered the net-zero transition.
28
The 'Zero Debris Charter' signed by over 12 countries in 2024 relates to:
Answer:
Space sustainability and junk removal
The Zero Debris Charter is an initiative facilitated by the European Space Agency to commit nations and companies to becoming debris-neutral in space by 2030.
29
Tropical Cyclone Jude caused severe flooding in March 2025 in which African nation?
Answer:
Mozambique
Mozambique, frequently hit by cyclones, faced significant impacts from Tropical Cyclone Jude in March 2025.
30
Which commodity saw a new EU regulation (EUDR) aimed at preventing deforestation come into effect in 2024/2025?
Answer:
Coffee, Cocoa, and Soy
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) targets commodities like cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya, and wood to ensure they are not produced on deforested land.