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
2251
Val Kilmer, known for his roles in 'Top Gun' and 'Batman Forever', passed away in April 2025 due to complications from which illness?
Answer:
Pneumonia
Val Kilmer died of pneumonia on April 1, 2025, at the age of 65, years after recovering from throat cancer.
2252
Which Nobel Prize-winning scientist, known for co-discovering the structure of DNA, died in November 2025?
Answer:
James Watson
James Watson, who shared the Nobel Prize for discovering the double-helix structure of DNA, died on November 6, 2025, at the age of 97.
2253
Which legendary heavy metal vocalist and Black Sabbath frontman passed away in July 2025?
Answer:
Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary 'Prince of Darkness' and frontman of Black Sabbath, died on July 22, 2025, at the age of 76.
2254
Robert Redford, the Oscar-winning actor, director, and founder of the Sundance Film Festival, died in September 2025. How old was he?
Answer:
89
Robert Redford passed away at the age of 89 in his home in Sundance, Utah, on September 16, 2025.
2255
Which former U.S. Vice President, who served under George W. Bush, passed away in November 2025 at the age of 84?
Answer:
Dick Cheney
Dick Cheney, the 46th Vice President of the United States (2001–2009) and former Secretary of Defense, died on November 4, 2025.
2256
Which Pakistani philanthropist received the Hilal-i-Imtiaz in 2025?
Answer:
Azizuddin Boolani
Mr. Azizuddin Boolani received the Hilal-i-Imtiaz for Public Service in 2025.
2257
Who won the Best Original Screenplay at the Oscars 2025?
Answer:
Anora
'Anora' (Sean Baker) won the Best Original Screenplay award at the Oscars 2025.
2258
Which Vietnamese doctor received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2024?
Answer:
Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong
Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong from Vietnam received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2024 for her public service.
2259
Who won the Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2025 Grammys?
Answer:
Short n' Sweet
Sabrina Carpenter's 'Short n' Sweet' won Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards.
2260
Who was awarded the Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Posthumous) for Literature in 2025?
Answer:
Prof. Karrar Hussain
Prof. Karrar Hussain (Late) was awarded the Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Posthumous) for Literature in 2025.