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
2181
Which athlete won Botswana's first-ever Olympic gold medal in Paris 2024?
Answer:
Letsile Tebogo
Letsile Tebogo won the men's 200m in Paris, securing Botswana's first Olympic gold medal.
2182
Who directed the Best Picture winning film 'Oppenheimer'?
Answer:
Christopher Nolan
Christopher Nolan directed 'Oppenheimer' and won the Best Director Oscar for it.
2183
Which nations co-hosted the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024?
Answer:
USA & West Indies
The 2024 tournament was co-hosted by the West Indies and the United States.
2184
Which country's ruling party lost its majority after 58 years in power in October 2024?
Answer:
Botswana
The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) lost power for the first time in 58 years in the October 2024 general election.
2185
Geoffrey Hinton and John Hopfield were awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics for their work related to which field?
Answer:
Artificial Intelligence
They received the prize for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks (AI).
2186
Which player was named the Player of the Match in the T20 World Cup 2024 Final?
Answer:
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli was named Player of the Match for his 76-run knock in the final against South Africa.
2187
Which country hosted the G20 Summit in 2024?
Answer:
Brazil
Brazil held the G20 presidency in 2024, hosting the summit in Rio de Janeiro.
2188
Which African nation elected Bassirou Diomaye Faye as its youngest president in March 2024?
Answer:
Senegal
Bassirou Diomaye Faye won the Senegal presidential election in March 2024, becoming the country's youngest elected president.
2189
Which country won its first-ever Olympic gold medal in athletics (100m) at Paris 2024 through Julien Alfred?
Answer:
Saint Lucia
Julien Alfred won the women's 100m sprint, securing the first-ever Olympic medal (and gold) for Saint Lucia.
2190
Who won the Best Actress award at the 2024 Oscars?
Answer:
Emma Stone
Emma Stone won Best Actress for her role as Bella Baxter in the film 'Poor Things'.