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
31
Which city hosts the headquarters of the European Union?
Answer:
Brussels
Brussels, Belgium, is considered the de facto capital of the European Union and hosts its key institutions.
32
Which country is the largest economy in the European Union?
Answer:
Germany
Germany is the largest national economy in Europe and the largest within the European Union.
33
Which country joined BRICS in 2024 as a new member from the Middle East?
Answer:
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
The UAE (along with Egypt, Ethiopia, and Iran) officially joined the BRICS alliance in January 2024.
34
What is the main currency used in Switzerland?
Answer:
Swiss Franc
Switzerland uses the Swiss Franc (CHF), remaining independent of the Eurozone.
35
Which Scandinavian country has a massive sovereign wealth fund derived from oil profits?
Answer:
Norway
Norway possesses the world's largest sovereign wealth fund (Government Pension Fund Global), funded by the surplus revenues of its petroleum sector.
36
The NASDAQ stock exchange is famous for listing companies from which sector?
Answer:
Technology
NASDAQ is an American stock exchange known for being heavy on technology and growth stocks, listing giants like Apple, Microsoft, and Google.
37
Which country is the world's largest exporter of copper?
Answer:
Chile
Chile is the world's largest producer and exporter of copper, which is a critical component for the global electronics and construction industries.
38
Turkey straddles which two continents, giving it a strategic economic position?
Answer:
Europe and Asia
Turkey is a transcontinental country located mainly on the Anatolian Peninsula in Western Asia, with a smaller portion on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe.
39
Which country is known as an 'Asian Tiger' alongside Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan?
Answer:
South Korea
The 'Four Asian Tigers' are the high-growth economies of South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, and Hong Kong, which underwent rapid industrialization between the 1960s and 1990s.
40
The 'Real' is the currency of which country?
Answer:
Brazil
The Brazilian Real (BRL) is the official currency of Brazil.