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
2161
Which country was the runner-up in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024?
Answer:
South Africa
South Africa reached their first-ever World Cup final (T20 or ODI) but lost to India.
2162
Who became the first Guatemalan to won an Olympic gold medal at Paris 2024?
Answer:
Adriana Ruano
Adriana Ruano won gold in the women's trap shooting event, the first-ever Olympic gold for Guatemala.
2163
Who won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 2024?
Answer:
Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr. won his first Oscar for his supporting role in 'Oppenheimer'.
2164
Which country will host the COP30 Climate Summit in 2025?
Answer:
Brazil
Brazil is scheduled to host COP30 in the city of Belem in 2025.
2165
Which country won the first gold medal of the Paris 2024 Olympics in the mixed team air rifle shooting?
Answer:
China
China won the first gold medal of the Games in the 10m air rifle mixed team event.
2166
In which city did the Paris 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony take place?
Answer:
Saint-Denis (Stade de France)
The closing ceremony was held at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, just north of Paris.
2167
Which celestial event was visible across North America on April 8, 2024?
Answer:
Total Solar Eclipse
A Total Solar Eclipse crossed North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
2168
Which film won the most awards at the 2024 Oscars?
Answer:
Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer was the biggest winner with 7 awards.
2169
Who won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics?
Answer:
Acemoglu, Johnson, and Robinson
Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson won for studies on how institutions form and affect prosperity.
2170
Which two Indian cricketers announced their retirement from T20 Internationals after winning the 2024 World Cup?
Answer:
Rohit and Kohli
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli announced their retirement from T20Is immediately after the final victory.