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
2191
Who won the Best Actor award at the 2024 Oscars?
Answer:
Cillian Murphy
Cillian Murphy won Best Actor for his portrayal of J. Robert Oppenheimer in the film 'Oppenheimer'.
2192
Which city hosted the COP29 Climate Change Conference in November 2024?
Answer:
Baku
Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, hosted the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in November 2024.
2193
Which prominent Iranian leader died in a helicopter crash in May 2024?
Answer:
Ebrahim Raisi
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash in May 2024 in the mountainous region of northwestern Iran.
2194
Who was appointed as the Prime Minister of the UK in July 2024?
Answer:
Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer became Prime Minister after the Labour Party won a landslide victory in the July 2024 UK General Election.
2195
Which country became the 5th nation to successfully land a spacecraft on the Moon in January 2024?
Answer:
Japan
Japan's SLIM (Smart Lander for Investigating Moon) mission successfully landed on the lunar surface in January 2024.
2196
Who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2024?
Answer:
Han Kang
South Korean author Han Kang was awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature for her poetic prose.
2197
Who became the new King of Denmark in January 2024 following the abdication of Queen Margrethe II?
Answer:
King Frederik X
Crown Prince Frederik ascended the throne as King Frederik X after his mother, Queen Margrethe II, abdicated in January 2024.
2198
Which new sport made its debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
Answer:
Breaking (Breakdancing)
Breaking (Breakdancing) made its Olympic debut in Paris 2024 as the only new sport on the program.
2199
Who won the UEFA Euro 2024 title?
Answer:
Spain
Spain won Euro 2024 by defeating England 2-1 in the final, securing a record fourth European Championship title.
2200
Which country hosted the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament?
Answer:
Germany
Germany hosted the Euro 2024 tournament, which took place across ten German cities.