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
1281
Which Pakistani physicist shared the Nobel Prize with Sheldon Glashow and Steven Weinberg?
Answer:
Abdus Salam
Dr. Abdus Salam shared the 1979 Nobel Prize in Physics with Sheldon Glashow and Steven Weinberg for the electroweak unification theory.
1282
Tasneem Ahmed Siddiqui received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 1999 for his work on which project?
Answer:
Khuda Ki Basti
Tasneem Ahmed Siddiqui received the award for his work on 'Khuda Ki Basti' (خدا کی بستی), a low-cost housing project for the poor.
1283
Which Pakistani scholar received the King Faisal International Prize in 1990 for his contributions to Islamic Economics?
Answer:
Khurshid Ahmad
Prof. Khurshid Ahmad (خورشید احمد) received the King Faisal International Prize in 1990 for his services to Islam, particularly in the field of Islamic Economics.
1284
Who is the Pakistani visual effects artist nominated for the Visual Effects Society (VES) Award for 'Altered Carbon'?
Answer:
Laraib Atta
Laraib Atta (لاریب عطا), the daughter of Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi, is a visual effects artist who has worked on Hollywood films and was nominated for a VES Award.
1285
In which event did Arshad Nadeem win a Gold Medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games?
Answer:
Javelin Throw
Arshad Nadeem won the Gold Medal in Javelin Throw (نیزہ بازی) at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, setting a games record.
1286
Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan was the first Pakistani woman to receive which United Nations award in 1978?
Answer:
UN Human Rights Prize
Begum Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan (بیگم رعنا لیاقت علی خان) was the first Pakistani woman to receive the United Nations Human Rights Prize in 1978.
1287
Which Pakistani journalist and human rights activist received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2004?
Answer:
I.A. Rehman
I.A. Rehman (آئی اے رحمان) received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2004 for his commitment to peace and human rights.
1288
Malala Yousafzai also received the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought in 2013 from which organization?
Answer:
European Parliament
Malala Yousafzai received the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought (سخاروف پرائز) from the European Parliament in 2013.
1289
Akhtar Hameed Khan, a pioneer of development sociology, received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in which year?
Answer:
1963
Akhtar Hameed Khan (اختر حمید خان) received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 1963 for his visionary leadership in the Comilla rural development project.
1290
Which Pakistani cricketer was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame in 2009?
Answer:
Hanif Mohammad
Hanif Mohammad (حنیف محمد) was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame in 2009 along with Imran Khan and Javed Miandad.