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
1
Which country faced a 'mega-drought' in 2024 that led to water rationing in its capital, Bogotá?
Answer:
Colombia
Colombia faced a severe drought driven by El Niño, forcing the capital city of Bogotá to implement water rationing measures.
2
The 'Sentinel-2C' satellite, launched in 2024, is part of which environmental monitoring program?
Answer:
EU Copernicus
Sentinel-2C is part of the European Union's Copernicus Earth observation program, providing vital data on vegetation, land use, and water quality.
3
Which city is scheduled to host the IUCN World Conservation Congress in 2025?
Answer:
Abu Dhabi, UAE
The UAE won the bid to host the 2025 IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi.
4
The 'Global Stocktake' concluded at COP28 called for a transition away from:
Answer:
Fossil fuels in energy systems
The consensus text explicitly called for 'transitioning away from fossil fuels in energy systems, in a just, orderly and equitable manner'.
5
Which African country was the first to unlock debt-for-nature swaps to protect its marine ecosystems in a major 2023/2024 deal?
Answer:
Gabon
Gabon completed a historic debt-for-nature swap in August 2023, refinancing massive debt to generate funds for marine conservation.
6
What is the primary focus of the 'Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance' (BOGA)?
Answer:
Phasing out oil and gas production
BOGA is an international alliance of governments working together to facilitate the managed phase-out of oil and gas production.
7
The 'Kigali Amendment' to the Montreal Protocol specifically targets the reduction of:
Answer:
HFCs (Hydrofluorocarbons)
The Kigali Amendment aims to phase down the production and consumption of HFCs, which are potent greenhouse gases used in cooling.
8
In 2025, which renewable energy source was projected to surpass coal as the largest source of electricity generation globally?
Answer:
Renewables (combined)
The IEA projected that renewables as a whole would overtake coal to become the largest source of global electricity generation by early 2025.
9
The 'Global Methane Pledge' aims to reduce methane emissions by what percentage by 2030?
Answer:
30%
The pledge targets a collective reduction of global methane emissions by at least 30% from 2020 levels by 2030.
10
Which country announced plans to host the 'International Solar Alliance' annual assembly in 2024?
Answer:
India
India, as a founding member and host of the Secretariat, hosted the ISA assembly in New Delhi.