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
11
Which two Indian cricketers announced their retirement from T20 Internationals after winning the 2024 World Cup?
Answer:
Rohit and Kohli
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli announced their retirement from T20Is immediately after the final victory.
12
Which country won its first Olympic gold medal in history in the Women's Triple Jump at Paris 2024?
Answer:
Dominica
Thea LaFond won the women's triple jump, earning Dominica its first-ever Olympic medal (a gold).
13
Who defeated England in the Euro 2024 final?
Answer:
Spain
Spain defeated England in the final to win the tournament.
14
What was the name of the mascot for the Paris 2024 Olympics?
Answer:
Phryges
The mascots were the Phryges, based on the traditional Phrygian caps symbolizing freedom.
15
Which film won the Best Animated Feature at the 2024 Oscars?
Answer:
The Boy and the Heron
Hayao Miyazaki's 'The Boy and the Heron' won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2024.
16
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by which three countries?
Answer:
USA, Canada, Mexico
The 2026 World Cup will be held across North America in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
17
Narendra Modi was sworn in for which consecutive term as Prime Minister of India in 2024?
Answer:
Third
Narendra Modi was sworn in for a historic third consecutive term as Prime Minister of India in June 2024.
18
Which country won the first medal for the Refugee Olympic Team at Paris 2024?
Answer:
Cindy Ngamba (Boxing)
Cindy Ngamba won a bronze medal in boxing, the first-ever medal for the Refugee Olympic Team.
19
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was partly awarded to Demis Hassabis and John Jumper for their work on what?
Answer:
Protein Structure Prediction
They were awarded for protein structure prediction using the AI model AlphaFold2.
20
Who won the 2024 French Open Men's Singles title?
Answer:
Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz won his first French Open title in 2024, defeating Alexander Zverev in the final.