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
2821
The 2026 Asian Games will utilize which iconic venue for Baseball events?
Answer:
Nagoya Dome
The Nagoya Dome has been confirmed as the venue for baseball competitions during the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
2822
Pakistan's total medal tally at the Paris 2024 Olympics was:
Answer:
1 Gold
Pakistan finished the Paris 2024 Olympics with exactly 1 medal: the Gold medal won by Arshad Nadeem.
2823
Arshad Nadeem received which civil award from the Government of Pakistan in 2024 following his Olympic success?
Answer:
Hilal-i-Imtiaz
In recognition of his historic Olympic Gold, Arshad Nadeem was conferred with the Hilal-i-Imtiaz, the second-highest civilian award, in 2024.
2824
Which of the following sports IS included in the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games?
Answer:
3x3 Basketball
3x3 Basketball is one of the 10 core sports included in the scaled-down Glasgow 2026 program, while the others listed were dropped.
2825
In the 2024 Paris Olympics, Ghulam Mustafa Bashir competed in which shooting event?
Answer:
25m Rapid Fire Pistol
Ghulam Mustafa Bashir represented Pakistan in the Men's 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
2826
Which new sport will NOT be part of the 2026 Asian Games in Japan?
Answer:
Surfing
Surfing is generally not on the Asian Games program, while Esports and Breakdancing are included. Cricket is also included in the Asian Games program.
2827
Which Pakistani weightlifter won a Gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games (relevant for historical context)?
Answer:
Nooh Dastgir Butt
Nooh Dastgir Butt won Pakistan's first Gold medal of the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games in the +109kg weightlifting category.
2828
The 14th South Asian Games will be co-hosted by which three Pakistani cities?
Answer:
Lahore, Faisalabad, Islamabad
The confirmed host cities for the 14th South Asian Games are Lahore, Faisalabad, and Islamabad.
2829
Arshad Nadeem won the Gold medal at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games held in:
Answer:
Riyadh
Arshad Nadeem successfully defended his title by winning Gold at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
2830
Which country topped the overall medal table at the Paris 2024 Olympics by total medal count?
Answer:
United States
The United States topped the medal table with the highest total number of medals (126) and tied with China for Gold medals (40).