General Knowledge Trivia questions and answers

General Knowledge Trivia Questions and Answers

Our general knowledge trivia questions and answers are a fun way to learn some random facts about geography, history, politics, sports, science, technology, music, food, wild life, entertainment, cultures or just about anything.

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7,151.

Who was the first Secretary-General of the United Nations?

A.

Trygve Lie

B.

Dag Hammarskjöld

C.

U Thant

D.

Kofi Annan

E.

Javier Pérez de Cuéllar

Correct answer is A

Trygve Lie from Norway was the first Secretary-General of the United Nations.

7,152.

What is the term for a formal discussion between opposing sides in politics?

A.

Debate

B.

Resolution

C.

Treaty

D.

Caucus

E.

Referendum

Correct answer is A

A debate is a formal discussion where opposing sides present their arguments.

7,153.

Which political philosopher is associated with the idea of "the invisible hand"?

A.

John Locke

B.

Adam Smith

C.

Karl Marx

D.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

E.

Thomas Hobbes

Correct answer is B

Adam Smith introduced the concept of "the invisible hand" in economics.

7,154.

What is the primary goal of NATO?

A.

Economic integration

B.

Military alliance and mutual defense

C.

Environmental protection

D.

Human rights advocacy

E.

Trade liberalization

Correct answer is B

NATO is a military alliance formed to ensure mutual defense among member countries.

7,155.

Which U.S. President is associated with the phrase "The New Frontier"?

A.

John F. Kennedy

B.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

C.

Ronald Reagan

D.

Theodore Roosevelt

E.

Bill Clinton

Correct answer is A

John F. Kennedy referred to his domestic and foreign policy agenda as "The New Frontier."