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
Who won the Men's 400m Gold at the 2025 World Athletics Championships?
Answer:
Collen Kebinatshipi
Collen Kebinatshipi of Botswana won the Men's 400m Gold at the 2025 World Athletics Championships.
2
Who won the 2025 Masters Snooker tournament?
Answer:
Shaun Murphy
Shaun Murphy won the prestigious 2025 Masters Snooker tournament title.
3
Which controversy marked the 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony?
Answer:
Depiction of 'The Last Supper'
The 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony faced backlash from religious groups over a scene involving drag queens that was perceived as a parody of 'The Last Supper' (though organizers claimed it referenced Dionysus).
4
Who was the winning captain of the Indian team in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy?
Answer:
Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma captained India to victory in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
5
In 2025, which tennis player won her first Wimbledon title?
Answer:
Iga Swiatek
Iga Swiatek finally conquered the grass courts to win her maiden Wimbledon title in 2025.
6
Which team won the 2025 World Men's Handball Championship?
Answer:
Denmark
Denmark won the 2025 World Men's Handball Championship title.
7
Which team won the 2025 Six Nations Rugby Championship?
Answer:
France
France won the 2025 Six Nations Championship, reclaiming the title.
8
What major legal action did boxer Imane Khelif take in 2025?
Answer:
Filed a cyberbullying lawsuit naming high-profile figures
Imane Khelif filed a lawsuit regarding cyberbullying and harassment she received during and after the 2024 Olympics, naming figures like J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk.
9
Who claimed the Player of the Tournament award at the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy?
Answer:
Rachin Ravindra
New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra was named Player of the Tournament for his exceptional all-round performance, despite his team losing the final.
10
Who was the captain of the European team that won the 2025 Ryder Cup?
Answer:
Luke Donald
Luke Donald captained the European team to a 15-13 victory in the 2025 Ryder Cup.