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 city will host the 2025 IUCN World Conservation Congress?
Answer:
Abu Dhabi
The United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi) won the bid to host the 2025 IUCN World Conservation Congress, the world's largest conservation event.
2
The 2026 World Urban Forum (WUF13) will be held in:
Answer:
Baku, Azerbaijan
The 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) will be convened by UN-Habitat in Baku, Azerbaijan, in 2026.
3
Which country hosted the 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) in 2024?
Answer:
Antigua and Barbuda
The SIDS4 conference was held in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda, in May 2024, focusing on 'Charting the Course Toward Resilient Prosperity'.
4
The 2025 Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) is expected to be hosted by:
Answer:
Azerbaijan
Following the 2024 summit in Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan is expected to host the next major OTS summit.
5
Which country will host the 2026 Asian Games?
Answer:
Japan
The 2026 Asian Games (20th Asian Games) are scheduled to be held in Aichi and Nagoya, Japan.
6
The 'Pact for the Future' adopted in 2024 includes an annex known as:
Answer:
The Global Digital Compact
The Pact for the Future, adopted at the UN Summit of the Future, included the 'Global Digital Compact' and the 'Declaration on Future Generations' as key annexes.
7
The 2024 Summit for Democracy was hosted by which Asian country?
Answer:
South Korea
South Korea hosted the third Summit for Democracy in March 2024 in Seoul.
8
Which country hosted the G77 + China Summit in January 2024?
Answer:
Uganda
The Third South Summit of the G77 + China was held in Kampala, Uganda, in January 2024, back-to-back with the NAM summit.
9
The 2024 Munich Security Conference celebrated which anniversary?
Answer:
60th
The 2024 Munich Security Conference (MSC) was the 60th anniversary edition of the world's leading forum for debating international security policy.
10
Which country is the host of the 2026 Winter Olympics?
Answer:
Italy
The 2026 Winter Olympics (Milano Cortina 2026) will be hosted by Italy, specifically in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.