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 country is the only G7 member that has not joined the NATO alliance?
Answer:
Japan
Japan is a G7 member but is not part of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), although it is a key global partner of the alliance.
32
The 'Power of Siberia 2' pipeline is a proposed energy project connecting:
Answer:
Russia and China
Power of Siberia 2 is a massive planned gas pipeline that would transport natural gas from Russia's Yamal peninsula to China, redirecting flows away from Europe.
33
Which nation is China's largest trading partner in the 'Global South' as of 2024?
Answer:
Brazil
Brazil is a massive trading partner for China, particularly in agricultural exports like soy and beef, and iron ore.
34
The 2024 G7 Summit, which focused heavily on supporting Ukraine and addressing Chinese overcapacity, was held in:
Answer:
Italy
Italy hosted the G7 summit in Apulia (Puglia) in June 2024.
35
Which US Act, passed in 2024, included provisions effectively demanding the divestiture of TikTok by its Chinese parent company?
Answer:
The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act
This legislation required ByteDance to sell TikTok's US operations or face a nationwide ban, escalating US-China tech tensions.
36
The 'Chennai-Vladivostok' Maritime Corridor is a strategic connectivity project between:
Answer:
India and Russia
The Chennai-Vladivostok Maritime Corridor is aimed at significantly reducing transport time for goods between India and Russia, bypassing Europe.
37
Which country is scheduled to host the Quad Leaders' Summit in 2025?
Answer:
India
Following the US hosting in 2024, India agreed to host the Quad Leaders' Summit in 2025.
38
The 'DragonBear' alliance is a colloquial term often used by analysts to describe the relationship between:
Answer:
Russia and China
The term 'DragonBear' refers to the deepening strategic, economic, and military coordination between China (the Dragon) and Russia (the Bear).
39
Which resource did China place export controls on in 2023-2024, affecting the global semiconductor supply chain?
Answer:
Gallium and Germanium
China imposed export controls on gallium and germanium, critical metals used in semiconductor manufacturing, in retaliation against US-led tech restrictions.
40
In 2025, India and the United States signed a new defense framework agreement valid for how many years?
Answer:
10 years
The US and India signed a new 10-year defense framework in 2025 to deepen cooperation in domains like space, cyber, and military interoperability.