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
The 2024 Paralympic Games were held in which city?
Answer:
Paris
The 2024 Paralympic Games followed the Olympics in Paris, France.
2
Which country was the runner-up in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024?
Answer:
South Africa
South Africa reached their first-ever World Cup final (T20 or ODI) but lost to India.
3
Who became the first Guatemalan to won an Olympic gold medal at Paris 2024?
Answer:
Adriana Ruano
Adriana Ruano won gold in the women's trap shooting event, the first-ever Olympic gold for Guatemala.
4
Who won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 2024?
Answer:
Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr. won his first Oscar for his supporting role in 'Oppenheimer'.
5
Which country will host the COP30 Climate Summit in 2025?
Answer:
Brazil
Brazil is scheduled to host COP30 in the city of Belem in 2025.
6
Which country won the first gold medal of the Paris 2024 Olympics in the mixed team air rifle shooting?
Answer:
China
China won the first gold medal of the Games in the 10m air rifle mixed team event.
7
In which city did the Paris 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony take place?
Answer:
Saint-Denis (Stade de France)
The closing ceremony was held at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, just north of Paris.
8
Which celestial event was visible across North America on April 8, 2024?
Answer:
Total Solar Eclipse
A Total Solar Eclipse crossed North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
9
Which film won the most awards at the 2024 Oscars?
Answer:
Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer was the biggest winner with 7 awards.
10
Who won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics?
Answer:
Acemoglu, Johnson, and Robinson
Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson won for studies on how institutions form and affect prosperity.