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
1331
Who was the youngest player to ever win the Ballon d'Or?
Answer:
Ronaldo Nazário
Ronaldo Nazário is the youngest winner of the Ballon d'Or, winning it in 1997 at the age of 21 years and 3 months.
1332
Which player won the ICC Women's Emerging Cricketer of the Year for 2023?
Answer:
Phoebe Litchfield
Australia's Phoebe Litchfield was named the ICC Women's Emerging Cricketer of the Year for 2023.
1333
Who won the Laureus Sport for Good Award in 2024?
Answer:
Fundación Rafa Nadal
The Fundación Rafa Nadal (Rafael Nadal Foundation) won the Laureus Sport for Good Award in 2024 for its work in using sport to empower vulnerable youth.
1334
Who won The Best FIFA Men's Goalkeeper award for 2023?
Answer:
Ederson
Ederson (Manchester City/Brazil) was named The Best FIFA Men's Goalkeeper for 2023.
1335
Who was the first woman to win the Ballon d'Or Féminin when it was introduced in 2018?
Answer:
Ada Hegerberg
Ada Hegerberg of Norway became the first-ever winner of the Ballon d'Or Féminin in 2018.
1336
Who won the ICC Men's Associate Cricketer of the Year for 2023?
Answer:
Bas de Leede
Bas de Leede of the Netherlands was named the ICC Men's Associate Cricketer of the Year for 2023, notably for his performance helping the Netherlands qualify for the World Cup.
1337
Who was named The Best FIFA Women's Coach for 2023?
Answer:
Sarina Wiegman
Sarina Wiegman, the manager of the England women's national team, was named The Best FIFA Women's Coach for 2023.
1338
Which player holds the record for the most Laureus World Sportsman of the Year awards (5 wins)?
Answer:
Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic has won the award 5 times (as of 2024), sharing the record for the most wins in this category with Roger Federer.
1339
Who won the ICC Women's T20I Cricketer of the Year for 2023?
Answer:
Hayley Matthews
West Indies captain Hayley Matthews was named the ICC Women's T20I Cricketer of the Year for 2023 for her dominant all-round performances.
1340
Which country's cricket team received the ICC Spirit of Cricket Award for 2023?
Answer:
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe won the ICC Spirit of Cricket Award for 2023 for their sporting gesture of consoling West Indies player Akeal Hosein after a match in the World Cup Qualifiers.