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
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The 'Commonwealth' is an association primarily of:
Answer:
Former British colonies
The Commonwealth of Nations consists mostly of former territories of the British Empire.
12
Who is the head of the Catholic Church?
Answer:
Pope Francis
Pope Francis (Jorge Bergoglio) has led the Catholic Church since 2013.
13
Which currency is known as 'digital gold'?
Answer:
Bitcoin
Bitcoin is often referred to as digital gold due to its limited supply and store of value properties.
14
The 'Uyghur' population is a predominantly Muslim ethnic group in:
Answer:
Xinjiang (China)
Human rights concerns have been raised regarding the treatment of Uyghurs in China's Xinjiang province.
15
Which country was the first to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001?
Answer:
Netherlands
The Netherlands was the pioneer in legalizing same-sex marriage.
16
The 'Great Green Wall' is an initiative to combat desertification in:
Answer:
Africa (Sahel)
It aims to plant a wall of trees across Africa to hold back the Sahara Desert.
17
The 'Belt and Road Forum' is hosted by:
Answer:
Beijing
The forum brings together world leaders to discuss China's BRI initiative.
18
Which country uses the 'Iron Dome' defense system?
Answer:
Israel
The Iron Dome is an air defense system designed to intercept short-range rockets.
19
The 'Five Eyes' alliance does NOT include:
Answer:
France
Five Eyes includes US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
20
The 'Northern Sea Route' is becoming navigable due to:
Answer:
Climate change / melting ice
Melting Arctic ice is opening up a shorter shipping route between Europe and Asia along Russia's coast.