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
41
Who was the first democratically elected President of Egypt after Mubarak, later deposed?
Answer:
Mohamed Morsi
Morsi, a Muslim Brotherhood member, was elected in 2012 but ousted by the military in 2013.
42
The 'London 7/7 Bombings' occurred in:
Answer:
2005
Suicide bombers attacked London's public transport system the day after London won the bid to host the 2012 Olympics.
43
Which country's economy collapsed in the early 2000s, leading to the 'Corralito'?
Answer:
Argentina
The 2001 crisis in Argentina led to a default on debt and the freezing of bank accounts (Corralito).
44
The 'Deepwater Horizon' oil spill (2010) occurred in:
Answer:
The Gulf of Mexico
It is considered the largest marine oil spill in the history of the petroleum industry.
45
Who was the leader of the Serbian province of Kosovo who declared independence in 2008?
Answer:
Hashim Thaçi
Thaçi, a former KLA leader, read the declaration of independence.
46
The 'Jasmine Revolution' refers to the uprising in:
Answer:
Tunisia
The Tunisian revolution kickstarted the Arab Spring and was named after the national flower.
47
Which Hurricane struck Puerto Rico in 2017, causing massive devastation?
Answer:
Maria
Hurricane Maria crippled the island's power grid and caused thousands of deaths.
48
The 'Madrid Train Bombings' (2004) were carried out by:
Answer:
Al-Qaeda inspired terrorists
The attacks on Madrid's commuter train system occurred three days before Spain's general elections.
49
Who became the President of Russia in 2008, while Putin became Prime Minister?
Answer:
Dmitry Medvedev
Medvedev served as President for one term, allowing Putin to bypass constitutional term limits before returning to the presidency.
50
The 'Kargil War' (1999) was fought between:
Answer:
India and Pakistan
It was an armed conflict between India and Pakistan in the Kargil district of Kashmir.