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 was the leading run-scorer in the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, contributing to his ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year award?
Answer:
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli was the leading run-scorer in the 2023 World Cup with 765 runs, a performance that helped him secure the ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year award.
2
Who is the only defender to have won the Ballon d'Or since 2000?
Answer:
Fabio Cannavaro
Fabio Cannavaro is the only defender to win the Ballon d'Or in the 21st century, winning it in 2006 after leading Italy to World Cup victory.
3
The 'Super Ballon d'Or' has been awarded only once in history (in 1989). Who was the recipient?
Answer:
Alfredo Di Stéfano
Alfredo Di Stéfano is the only player to have won the Super Ballon d'Or, awarded by France Football in 1989 to the best player of the previous 30 years.
4
Who won The Best FIFA Women's Goalkeeper award for 2023?
Answer:
Mary Earps
England's Mary Earps was named The Best FIFA Women's Goalkeeper for 2023.
5
Who was awarded the Wisden Trophy for the best individual Test performance of 2023?
Answer:
Travis Head
Travis Head won the Wisden Trophy for his decisive 163 against India in the World Test Championship Final.
6
Who won the Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability in 2024?
Answer:
Diede de Groot
Dutch wheelchair tennis player Diede de Groot won the Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability in 2024 after an undefeated season.
7
Which player has won the most FIFA World Player of the Year/The Best FIFA Men's Player awards?
Answer:
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi holds the record for the most FIFA World Player of the Year/The Best FIFA Men's Player awards (8 wins total as of 2023).
8
Who won the ICC Women's Associate Cricketer of the Year for 2023?
Answer:
Queentor Abel
Queentor Abel of Kenya was named the ICC Women's Associate Cricketer of the Year for 2023.
9
Who won the Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year in 2024?
Answer:
Arisa Trew
Australian skateboarder Arisa Trew won the Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year in 2024.
10
Which club was named the Women's Club of the Year at the 2023 Ballon d'Or ceremony?
Answer:
FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona Femení was awarded the Women's Club of the Year in 2023 after winning the Champions League and Liga F.