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
1261
What is the highest military award of Germany for bravery?
Answer:
Cross of Honour for Valour
The Cross of Honour for Valour (Ehrenkreuz der Bundeswehr für Tapferkeit) is currently the highest military decoration of the Bundeswehr (German armed forces) for gallantry.
1262
Which is the highest civilian award in the United States?
Answer:
Presidential Medal of Freedom
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian award of the United States, along with the Congressional Gold Medal.
1263
Who was the first recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1901?
Answer:
Henry Dunant and Frédéric Passy
The first Nobel Peace Prize in 1901 was shared between Henry Dunant (founder of the Red Cross) and Frédéric Passy (major figure in the international peace movement).
1264
The 'Legion of Honour' (Légion d'honneur) is the highest order of merit for both military and civil merits in which country?
Answer:
France
The Legion of Honour is the highest French order of merit, established in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte.
1265
Which award is considered the highest military honour in India?
Answer:
Param Vir Chakra
The Param Vir Chakra (PVC) is India's highest military decoration, awarded for displaying distinguished acts of valour during wartime.
1266
What is the highest civil award of Pakistan?
Answer:
Nishan-e-Pakistan
Nishan-e-Pakistan is the highest civilian award of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, awarded for the highest degree of service to the country.
1267
The 'Medal of Honor' is the highest military decoration of which country?
Answer:
United States
The Medal of Honor is the United States' highest military decoration, awarded by the President in the name of Congress for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty.
1268
Which is the highest military award of the United Kingdom?
Answer:
Victoria Cross
The Victoria Cross is the highest military decoration awarded for valour 'in the face of the enemy' to members of the armed forces of various Commonwealth countries, and previous British Empire territories.
1269
Mir Zafar Ali won his second Academy Award (Oscar) as part of the team for which film?
Answer:
Life of Pi
Mir Zafar Ali won his second Oscar as part of the visual effects team for the film 'Life of Pi' (لائف آف پائی) in 2013.
1270
What award did the Edhi Foundation receive in 1988 from the USSR (Soviet Union)?
Answer:
Lenin Peace Prize
Abdul Sattar Edhi received the Lenin Peace Prize (لینن امن انعام) from the Soviet Union in 1988 for his humanitarian services.