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
3421
Feleti Teo was named the Prime Minister of which Pacific island nation in February 2024?
Answer:
Tuvalu
Feleti Teo became the Prime Minister of Tuvalu in February 2024, following a general election closely watched for its geopolitical implications.
3422
Luis Abinader was re-elected as President of which Caribbean nation in May 2024?
Answer:
Dominican Republic
Luis Abinader won a second term as President of the Dominican Republic in the 2024 general election.
3423
Naypyidaw is the purpose-built capital of:
Answer:
Myanmar
Naypyidaw replaced Yangon as the capital of Myanmar (Burma) in 2005.
3424
Gitega is the current political capital of which African country?
Answer:
Burundi
The capital of Burundi was moved from Bujumbura to Gitega in 2019.
3425
What is the capital of Kazakhstan, which was briefly renamed Nur-Sultan before reverting to its original name?
Answer:
Astana
The capital of Kazakhstan is Astana. It was renamed Nur-Sultan in 2019 but reverted to the name Astana in 2022.
3426
The capital of Mali is:
Answer:
Bamako
Bamako is the capital and largest city of Mali.
3427
Niamey is the capital city of which Sahelian nation?
Answer:
Niger
Niamey is the capital city of Niger, located on the Niger River.
3428
What is the capital city of Burkina Faso?
Answer:
Ouagadougou
Ouagadougou is the capital and largest city of Burkina Faso.
3429
Paul Kagame secured a fourth term as President of which country in July 2024?
Answer:
Rwanda
Paul Kagame won a landslide victory in the Rwandan presidential election in July 2024, extending his tenure by another five years.
3430
K.P. Sharma Oli was appointed as the Prime Minister of which country in July 2024?
Answer:
Nepal
K.P. Sharma Oli, chairman of the CPN-UML, was appointed Prime Minister of Nepal in July 2024, forming a new coalition government.