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
51
Which company introduced the iPhone in 2007?
Answer:
Apple
Steve Jobs unveiled the iPhone, which revolutionized the smartphone industry.
52
The 'Hutu Power' ideology is associated with:
Answer:
The Rwandan Genocide
Hutu Power was the supremacist ideology that drove the genocide against Tutsis.
53
In 1993, Czechoslovakia peacefully split into:
Answer:
Czech Republic and Slovakia
This event is known as the 'Velvet Divorce'.
54
The 'Gujarat Earthqaue' occurred in India in:
Answer:
2001
A massive earthquake struck the Kutch region of Gujarat on Republic Day, 2001.
55
Which space station has been continuously inhabited since 2000?
Answer:
International Space Station (ISS)
The ISS is a multinational project involving NASA, Roscosmos, JAXA, ESA, and CSA.
56
The 'Y2K' bug was a concern about:
Answer:
Computer systems failing at the turn of the millennium
There was fear that computers would crash because they stored years as two digits (99) and would confuse 2000 with 1900.
57
Who was the British Prime Minister who supported the US invasion of Iraq in 2003?
Answer:
Tony Blair
Tony Blair was a staunch ally of George W. Bush during the War on Terror.
58
The 'Doha Round' refers to negotiations of the:
Answer:
World Trade Organization (WTO)
The Doha Development Round aimed to lower trade barriers around the world but effectively stalled.
59
The 'Schengen Agreement' in Europe relates to:
Answer:
Border-free travel
The Schengen Area abolishes passports and border control at mutual borders within much of Europe.
60
Which country hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics, symbolizing its emergence as a superpower?
Answer:
China
The Beijing Olympics were a coming-out party for modern China on the world stage.