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
3411
Who is the current President of the European Commission, re-elected for a second term in 2024?
Answer:
Ursula von der Leyen
Ursula von der Leyen was re-elected by the European Parliament for a second five-year term as President of the European Commission in July 2024.
3412
To Lam served briefly as President before becoming the General Secretary of the Communist Party of which country in 2024?
Answer:
Vietnam
To Lam served as President of Vietnam from May to October 2024, but his primary role became General Secretary of the Communist Party following the death of Nguyen Phu Trong.
3413
Which ruling party won the parliamentary elections in Georgia (country) in October 2024?
Answer:
Georgian Dream
The ruling Georgian Dream party secured a majority in the disputed parliamentary elections held in October 2024.
3414
Daniel Chapo was declared the winner of the presidential election in which African country in October 2024?
Answer:
Mozambique
Daniel Chapo of the ruling Frelimo party was declared the winner of Mozambique's presidential election in October 2024.
3415
Who was sworn in as the President of Tunisia for a second term in October 2024?
Answer:
Kais Saied
Kais Saied was re-elected as President of Tunisia with a landslide victory in the October 2024 election.
3416
Eluned Morgan became the first female First Minister of which region in August 2024?
Answer:
Wales
Eluned Morgan was appointed as the First Minister of Wales in August 2024, succeeding Vaughan Gething.
3417
John Swinney became the First Minister of which UK nation in May 2024?
Answer:
Scotland
John Swinney became the leader of the SNP and First Minister of Scotland in May 2024, succeeding Humza Yousaf.
3418
In 2024, Egypt has been gradually shifting government offices to its 'New Administrative Capital', located east of:
Answer:
Cairo
The New Administrative Capital (NAC) is a large-scale project located approximately 45km east of Cairo.
3419
Tshering Tobgay became the Prime Minister of which Himalayan kingdom in January 2024?
Answer:
Bhutan
Tshering Tobgay began his second term as Prime Minister of Bhutan in January 2024 after his party won the parliamentary elections.
3420
Who is the current Emir of Kuwait, having taken office in late 2023?
Answer:
Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah became the Emir of Kuwait in December 2023 following the death of his predecessor.