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
Which country will host the 2027 Pan American Games?
Answer:
Peru
Lima, Peru has been selected to replace Barranquilla as the host of the 2027 Pan American Games.
2
Which nation won the overall medal table at the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympics?
Answer:
Italy
Italy topped the medal table at the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics in Gangwon.
3
Which legendary French handball player retired after Paris 2024?
Answer:
Nikola Karabatic
Handball legend Nikola Karabatic retired after the Paris Games, ending one of the most decorated careers in team sports history.
4
Which city will host the 2025 Invictus Games?
Answer:
Vancouver-Whistler
The 2025 Invictus Games, featuring adaptive winter sports for the first time, will be held in Vancouver and Whistler, Canada.
5
Which country won the gold medal in the Men's 4x100m relay?
Answer:
Canada
Canada, anchored by Andre De Grasse, stormed to victory to win the men's 4x100m relay gold.
6
Who won the men's Marathon gold at Paris 2024, setting a new Olympic Record?
Answer:
Tamirat Tola
Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola, a late replacement for the team, won the marathon gold in an Olympic record time of 2:06:26.
7
Which venue in Paris hosted the fencing and taekwondo events?
Answer:
Grand Palais
The historic Grand Palais, with its glass roof, served as the spectacular venue for Fencing and Taekwondo.
8
Which female boxer won gold for Ireland in the lightweight division?
Answer:
Kellie Harrington
Kellie Harrington successfully defended her Olympic title, winning gold in the women's 60kg boxing category.
9
Which nation hosted the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics?
Answer:
South Korea
The Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympics were held in South Korea earlier in the year.
10
Which British 800m runner won gold at Paris 2024?
Answer:
Keely Hodgkinson
Keely Hodgkinson won the gold medal in the women's 800m, upgrading her silver from Tokyo.