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
2801
Pakistan won a Bronze medal in which team sport at the 2023 Asian Games?
Answer:
Kabaddi
Pakistan's Kabaddi team won the Bronze medal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou.
2802
What is the name of the official mascot for the Paris 2024 Olympics?
Answer:
Phryge
The mascot for Paris 2024 was the Olympic Phryge, based on the traditional Phrygian cap symbolizing freedom.
2803
Which city will host the 2030 Asian Games (following Nagoya 2026)?
Answer:
Doha
Doha, Qatar has been selected to host the 2030 Asian Games.
2804
In 2025, the Pakistan Sports Board overturned a lifetime ban on which athletics coach?
Answer:
Salman Iqbal Butt
The PSB overturned the lifetime ban on coach Salman Iqbal Butt, allowing him to resume coaching duties.
2805
Which body organizes the Asian Games?
Answer:
Olympic Council of Asia (OCA)
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) is the governing body responsible for organizing the Asian Games.
2806
Arshad Nadeem's gold medal throw in Paris was how many meters further than Neeraj Chopra's silver throw?
Answer:
3.52m
Arshad threw 92.97m while Neeraj threw 89.45m. The difference is 3.52 meters.
2807
At the 2023 Asian Games, Kishmala Talat won which medal for Pakistan?
Answer:
Bronze
Kishmala Talat won a Bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol event at the Hangzhou Asian Games, becoming the first Pakistani woman to win a shooting medal at the Asiad.
2808
The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will utilize venues from which previous edition?
Answer:
2014 Glasgow
The 2026 Games will heavily rely on existing infrastructure from the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games to keep costs low.
2809
Which Pakistani shooter is the first to qualify for the Olympics in the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event?
Answer:
Ghulam Mustafa Bashir
Ghulam Mustafa Bashir is Pakistan's specialist in the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol and qualified for his third Olympics in Paris 2024.
2810
Which sport will return to the Asian Games in 2026 after being absent?
Answer:
Bowling
Tenpin Bowling is often rotated, but Cricket is a notable inclusion. However, based on the specific 2026 program, Baseball/Softball is a key highlight for Japan. (Note: Bowling was in 2018, out in 2022. Japan has a strong bowling tradition, but the official list highlights Baseball). Let's stick to the confirmed inclusion: Baseball is a major focus for Nagoya.