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
The 'United Nations Environment Programme' (UNEP) is headquartered in which city?
Answer:
Nairobi
UNEP is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. It is one of the few major UN agencies headquartered in the Global South.
2
Which organization manages the 'SDR' (Special Drawing Rights) reserve asset?
Answer:
IMF
Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) are an international reserve asset created by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to supplement the official reserves of its member countries.
3
The 'Group of 77' (G77) was originally founded to represent the interests of:
Answer:
Developing countries
The G77 is the largest intergovernmental organization of developing countries in the United Nations, providing the means for the countries of the South to articulate their collective economic interests.
4
Which UN agency won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for its efforts to combat hunger?
Answer:
WFP
The World Food Programme (WFP) was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for its efforts to combat hunger and prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war.
5
The 'Interpol' (International Criminal Police Organization) has its General Secretariat in:
Answer:
Lyon
Interpol is headquartered in Lyon, France. It facilitates worldwide police cooperation.
6
Which country withdrew from the 'Belt and Road Initiative' (BRI) in 2023/2024?
Answer:
Italy
Italy officially withdrew from China's Belt and Road Initiative in December 2023 (effective 2024), becoming the first G7 nation to leave the pact.
7
The 'Minamata Convention' is a global treaty to protect human health from:
Answer:
Mercury
The Minamata Convention on Mercury is a global treaty to protect human health and the environment from the adverse effects of mercury.
8
The headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is in:
Answer:
Lausanne
The IOC headquarters is located in Lausanne, Switzerland, known as the 'Olympic Capital'.
9
Which group represents the 'G4 nations' seeking permanent seats on the UN Security Council?
Answer:
Brazil, Germany, India, Japan
The G4 nations (Brazil, Germany, India, and Japan) support each other's bids for permanent seats on the UN Security Council.
10
In 2024, the UN General Assembly declared 2025 as the International Year of:
Answer:
Glaciers' Preservation
The UNGA declared 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers' Preservation. (Note: 2025 is also the Year of Cooperatives and Quantum Science in various resolutions, but Glaciers was a major environmental focus).