All Categories MCQs
Topic Notes: All Categories
General Description
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
63791
Which protocol controls substances that deplete the ozone layer?
Answer:
Montreal Protocol
The Montreal Protocol regulates ozone-depleting chemicals.
63792
Which agreement aims to limit global temperature rise to well below 2°C?
Answer:
Paris Agreement
The Paris Agreement targets climate change mitigation and adaptation goals.
63793
Which treaty banned chemical weapons globally?
Answer:
Chemical Weapons Convention
The CWC prohibits the development, stockpiling, and use of chemical weapons.
63794
Which treaty forms the legal foundation of the European Union?
Answer:
Treaty of Maastricht
The Maastricht Treaty created the EU and introduced European citizenship.
63795
Which agreement created the World Trade Organization in 1995?
Answer:
Marrakesh Agreement
The Marrakesh Agreement established the WTO following the Uruguay Round.
63796
Which treaty formally ended World War I between Germany and the Allied Powers?
Answer:
Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles was signed in 1919 to end WWI and impose terms on Germany.
63797
What was a key challenge for the GCC Railway project, per 2022 updates?
Answer:
Delayed progress in some states
While UAE and Saudi Arabia advanced, other members lagged, delaying the GCC Railway beyond 2021.
63798
Which GCC country proposed a joint navy to defend the Strait of Hormuz in 1981?
Answer:
Oman
Oman lobbied for a common navy to secure the Strait of Hormuz during GCC charter negotiations.
63799
What was the GCC’s non-hydrocarbon growth driver in 2023, per the IMF?
Answer:
Domestic demand
Strong domestic demand and reforms drove non-hydrocarbon growth, despite oil production cuts.
63800
Which GCC body meets every three months to formulate policies?
Answer:
Ministerial Council
The Ministerial Council, comprising foreign ministers, meets quarterly to propose policies for Supreme Council approval.