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
91
Which team won the Thomas Cup (Men's Team) in 2024?
Answer:
China
China reclaimed the Thomas Cup in 2024 by defeating Indonesia in the final held in Chengdu.
92
Who holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest badminton smash (male) set in 2023/2024?
Answer:
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy
India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy holds the record for the fastest smash, clocking an incredible 565 km/h.
93
What is the maximum number of points a game can reach in a deuce scenario?
Answer:
30
If the score reaches 20-all, the game continues until a player leads by 2 points, up to a maximum of 30 points (golden point).
94
Which country hosted the BWF World Championships in 2025?
Answer:
France
The 2025 BWF World Championships were held in Paris, France, utilizing the same venue legacy as the 2024 Olympics.
95
Who announced their retirement from international badminton after the Paris 2024 Olympics?
Answer:
Tai Tzu Ying
Chinese Taipei's legendary player Tai Tzu Ying officially retired from international competition following the 2024 Olympics and the year-end finals.
96
What is the standard height of a badminton net at the center of the court?
Answer:
1.524 meters
The net must be 1.524 meters (5 ft) high at the center and 1.55 meters (5 ft 1 in) high at the posts.
97
Which pair won the Men's Doubles Gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
Answer:
Lee/Wang
The Chinese Taipei pair Lee Yang and Wang Chi-lin defended their Olympic title, winning back-to-back golds in Tokyo and Paris.
98
Who won the Women's Singles Gold Medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
Answer:
An Se Young
South Korea's An Se Young won the gold medal at Paris 2024, defeating China's He Bing Jiao in the final.
99
Which country won the 2025 Sudirman Cup (World Mixed Team Championships)?
Answer:
China
China continued their dominance in team events by winning the 2025 Sudirman Cup held in Xiamen, defeating South Korea in the final.
100
Who won the Gold Medal in Men's Singles at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
Answer:
Viktor Axelsen
Viktor Axelsen defended his Olympic title in Paris 2024, defeating Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the final to become a two-time Olympic gold medalist.