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
2141
The 2024 NATO Summit marked which anniversary of the alliance?
Answer:
75th
The 2024 NATO Summit in Washington, D.C., marked the 75th anniversary of the alliance.
2142
Which team won the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) title?
Answer:
Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won the IPL 2024 title by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final.
2143
Who was named the Player of the Tournament in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024?
Answer:
Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah was named the Player of the Tournament for his exceptional bowling performance.
2144
Which film won the Best Film award at the 69th Filmfare Awards (2024) in India?
Answer:
12th Fail
'12th Fail', directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, won the Best Film award at the 69th Filmfare Awards.
2145
Who won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery of microRNA?
Answer:
Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun
Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun were awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 2024 for the discovery of microRNA.
2146
What was the name of the Iranian President who died in a helicopter crash in May 2024?
Answer:
Ebrahim Raisi
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash in May 2024.
2147
Which country won the Copa América 2024 football tournament?
Answer:
Argentina
Argentina won the 2024 Copa América, defeating Colombia in the final.
2148
Which scientist(s) won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics for foundational discoveries in machine learning?
Answer:
John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton
John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton were awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics for their work on artificial neural networks.
2149
Who won the 2024 Wimbledon Men's Singles title?
Answer:
Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz won the 2024 Wimbledon Men's Singles title, defeating Novak Djokovic in the final.
2150
Which nations were formally admitted as new members of BRICS in 2024?
Answer:
Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE
Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE joined BRICS as full members in 2024 (Saudi Arabia was also invited but its status remains ambiguous in some contexts; Argentina declined).