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
1291
Dr. Sara Saeed Khurram was named an Associate Laureate of which award in 2019 for her telemedicine startup 'Sehat Kahani'?
Answer:
Rolex Awards for Enterprise
Dr. Sara Saeed Khurram received the Rolex Award for Enterprise (Associate Laureate) in 2019 for her work with 'Sehat Kahani', connecting female doctors to patients via telemedicine.
1292
Who is the Pakistani snooker player that has won the IBSF World Amateur Snooker Championship multiple times?
Answer:
Muhammad Asif
Muhammad Asif (محمد آصف) is a multiple-time winner of the IBSF World Amateur Snooker Championship, securing the title in 2012, 2019, and 2024.
1293
Shoaib Sultan Khan is a recipient of the Ramon Magsaysay Award for his work in which field?
Answer:
Rural Development
Shoaib Sultan Khan (شعیب سلطان خان) received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 1992 for his pioneering work in Rural Development (دیہی ترقی) in Pakistan.
1294
Which Pakistani scholar was awarded the King Faisal International Prize for Service to Islam in 1979?
Answer:
Abul A'la Maududi
Abul A'la Maududi (ابوالاعلیٰ مودودی) was the first recipient of the King Faisal International Prize for Service to Islam in 1979.
1295
Dr. Ruth Pfau, known as Pakistan's 'Mother Teresa', received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in which year?
Answer:
2002
Dr. Ruth Pfau (ڈاکٹر رتھ فاؤ) received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2002 for her dedication to eradicating leprosy in Pakistan.
1296
Which renowned Pakistani human rights lawyer was awarded the United Nations Human Rights Prize in 2018 (posthumously)?
Answer:
Asma Jahangir
Asma Jahangir (عاصمہ جہانگیر) was awarded the United Nations Human Rights Prize posthumously in 2018 for her lifelong struggle for democracy and human rights.
1297
Who was the first Pakistani woman to compete in the Olympic Games?
Answer:
Shabana Akhtar
Shabana Akhtar (شبانہ اختر) was the first Pakistani woman to compete in the Olympics. She participated in the long jump event at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
1298
Dr. Adib Rizvi, founder of SIUT, received which international award in 1998?
Answer:
Ramon Magsaysay Award
Dr. Adib Rizvi (ڈاکٹر ادیب رضوی) received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 1998 for his inspiring leadership in establishing the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT).
1299
Which Pakistani organisation received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2014?
Answer:
The Citizens Foundation (TCF)
The Citizens Foundation (TCF) received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2014 for its work in providing quality education to the underprivileged in Pakistan.
1300
Who was the first Pakistani woman to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame (announced for 2025)?
Answer:
Sana Mir
Sana Mir (ثنا میر), the former captain of the Pakistan women's cricket team, was announced as an inductee into the ICC Hall of Fame in 2025.