General Knowledge and Current Affairs
What is tested
This domain checks breadth and currency: geography, international organizations, major capitals, and recent events. It rewards a habit of reading news and maps, not memorizing isolated facts.
Geography
Know the capitals of major countries, the continents, and key straits and waterways. Know the difference between a state, a nation, and an international organization. The trap is confusing similar names, such as Austria and Australia, or Sudan and South Sudan.
International organizations
Know the purpose and headquarters of the UN, OIC, WHO, UNESCO, and ICJ. Distinguish the ICJ (judicial, The Hague) from the ICC (criminal, also The Hague). Know the number of UN member states (193).
Current affairs
Track major recent developments: elections, treaties, and humanitarian crises. Questions often ask which country hosted a summit or signed an agreement. Use a consistent news source and note the date of each event.
Worked rule of thumb
When unsure, eliminate by category. If the question asks about a judicial body, eliminate organizations with an executive or cultural mandate. If it asks about a capital, eliminate cities that are not national capitals. Elimination by category is more reliable than guessing.