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
2171
Which country won its first Olympic gold medal in history in the Women's Triple Jump at Paris 2024?
Answer:
Dominica
Thea LaFond won the women's triple jump, earning Dominica its first-ever Olympic medal (a gold).
2172
Who defeated England in the Euro 2024 final?
Answer:
Spain
Spain defeated England in the final to win the tournament.
2173
What was the name of the mascot for the Paris 2024 Olympics?
Answer:
Phryges
The mascots were the Phryges, based on the traditional Phrygian caps symbolizing freedom.
2174
Which film won the Best Animated Feature at the 2024 Oscars?
Answer:
The Boy and the Heron
Hayao Miyazaki's 'The Boy and the Heron' won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2024.
2175
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by which three countries?
Answer:
USA, Canada, Mexico
The 2026 World Cup will be held across North America in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
2176
Narendra Modi was sworn in for which consecutive term as Prime Minister of India in 2024?
Answer:
Third
Narendra Modi was sworn in for a historic third consecutive term as Prime Minister of India in June 2024.
2177
Which country won the first medal for the Refugee Olympic Team at Paris 2024?
Answer:
Cindy Ngamba (Boxing)
Cindy Ngamba won a bronze medal in boxing, the first-ever medal for the Refugee Olympic Team.
2178
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was partly awarded to Demis Hassabis and John Jumper for their work on what?
Answer:
Protein Structure Prediction
They were awarded for protein structure prediction using the AI model AlphaFold2.
2179
Who won the 2024 French Open Men's Singles title?
Answer:
Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz won his first French Open title in 2024, defeating Alexander Zverev in the final.
2180
Which major bridge in Baltimore, USA, collapsed in March 2024 after being struck by a ship?
Answer:
Francis Scott Key Bridge
The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed on March 26, 2024, after the container ship Dali struck one of its piers.