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
2291
Who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2024?
Answer:
John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton
John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics 2024 for foundational discoveries in machine learning.
2292
Which organization received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2024?
Answer:
Rural Doctors Movement (Thailand)
The Rural Doctors Movement from Thailand was one of the recipients of the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2024.
2293
Who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2024?
Answer:
Han Kang
South Korean author Han Kang was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2024 for her intense poetic prose.
2294
Which Indian musician won a Grammy Award in 2025?
Answer:
None of the above
While Indian musicians have won in previous years (like Shakti in 2024), the major 2025 winners listed were Western artists like Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar.
2295
Who won the Best Actor award at the Oscars 2025?
Answer:
Adrien Brody
Adrien Brody won the Best Actor Oscar in 2025 for his role in 'The Brutalist'.
2296
Which film won Best Picture at the Oscars (Academy Awards) in 2025?
Answer:
Anora
The film 'Anora' won the Best Picture award at the 97th Academy Awards (Oscars) in 2025.
2297
Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2024?
Answer:
Nihon Hidankyo
The Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo, a grassroots movement of atomic bomb survivors, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2024.
2298
Which novel won the Booker Prize 2024?
Answer:
Orbital
Samantha Harvey's novel 'Orbital' won the Booker Prize 2024.
2299
Who received the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award in 2025?
Answer:
Mondo Duplantis
Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis was named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year in 2025 for his record-breaking achievements in pole vaulting.
2300
Which artist won Album of the Year at the 2025 Grammy Awards?
Answer:
Beyoncé
Beyoncé won Album of the Year for 'Cowboy Carter' at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in 2025.