All Categories MCQs
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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
63801
Which GCC country has the highest FDI inflow in 2022, per UNCTAD?
Answer:
UAE
The UAE recorded $23 billion in FDI in 2022, compared to Saudi Arabia’s $7.9 billion, per UNCTAD.
63802
What was a key topic at the India-GCC meeting in Riyadh in 2024?
Answer:
Free Trade Agreement
The India-GCC meeting in September 2024 adopted a 2024–2028 plan, urging an early FTA conclusion.
63803
Which country was granted GCC institutional rights in 2011?
Answer:
Yemen
The GCC granted Yemen equal rights and obligations in its institutions in 2011 to foster integration.
63804
Which GCC event, first held in 2011, is a quadrennial multi-sport competition?
Answer:
GCC Games
The GCC Games, launched in 2011, promote youth and sports cooperation among member states.
63805
Which GCC institution connects power grids across member states?
Answer:
Interconnection Grid
The GCC Interconnection Grid links member states’ power grids to enhance energy security.
63806
Which EU-GCC Joint Action Programme was updated in 2023?
Answer:
2022–2027
The EU-GCC Joint Action Programme (2022–2027) was endorsed in Muscat on October 10, 2023, to enhance cooperation.
63807
Which GCC country led the 2017 Qatar blockade?
Answer:
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia, with UAE, Bahrain, and Egypt, initiated the 2017 Qatar blockade, highlighting GCC divisions.
63808
What was the GCC’s value-added tax rate introduced in 2018?
Answer:
5%
The GCC rolled out a 5% VAT in 2018, starting with Saudi Arabia and UAE, to diversify revenue.
63809
Which city hosted the US-GCC Summit in May 2025?
Answer:
Riyadh
Riyadh hosted the US-GCC Summit in May 2025, discussing Gaza, Palestine, and regional stability.
63810
Which GCC agreement, implemented in 2015, created a customs union?
Answer:
GCC Customs Union
The GCC Customs Union, implemented in 2015, harmonized tariffs to boost intra-regional trade.