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
2121
Which country holds the G7 Presidency for the year 2024?
Answer:
Italy
Italy held the G7 presidency in 2024, hosting the summit in Puglia.
2122
Who was the runner-up in the UEFA Euro 2024 final?
Answer:
England
England was the runner-up, losing to Spain 2-1 in the final.
2123
Which film won Best Picture - Drama at the Golden Globes 2024?
Answer:
Oppenheimer
'Oppenheimer' won the Best Motion Picture - Drama at the 81st Golden Globe Awards.
2124
The 2024 Paralympics were held in which city?
Answer:
Paris
Like the Olympics, the 2024 Paralympic Games were held in Paris, France.
2125
Which virus was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) by WHO in August 2024?
Answer:
Mpox (Monkeypox)
The WHO declared the surge of Mpox in Africa a global health emergency in August 2024.
2126
Which political leader was elected for a third term as President of Egypt in late 2023/early 2024?
Answer:
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi secured a third term as President in the elections held.
2127
Who won the 2024 French Open Women's Singles title?
Answer:
Iga Swiatek
Iga Swiatek won the French Open (Roland Garros) Women's Singles title in 2024.
2128
Which country launched the 'Chang'e 6' mission to retrieve samples from the far side of the moon in 2024?
Answer:
China
China launched the Chang'e 6 mission in May 2024 to collect samples from the moon's far side.
2129
Which movie won the Best Animated Feature at the 2024 Oscars?
Answer:
The Boy and the Heron
Hayao Miyazaki's 'The Boy and the Heron' won Best Animated Feature.
2130
Who won the 2024 Formula 1 Drivers' Championship? (As of late 2024 standings)
Answer:
Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen secured the 2024 Formula 1 Drivers' Championship.