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
3441
Dick Schoof became the Prime Minister of which European country in July 2024?
Answer:
Netherlands
Dick Schoof, a former intelligence chief, became the Prime Minister of the Netherlands in July 2024, leading a new right-wing coalition government.
3442
Who became the President of Vietnam in October 2024?
Answer:
Luong Cuong
General Luong Cuong was elected as the State President of Vietnam in October 2024. (To Lam had briefly held the presidency before focusing on the General Secretary role).
3443
Cyril Ramaphosa was re-elected as President of South Africa in 2024 after his party formed a:
Answer:
Government of National Unity (GNU)
After the ANC lost its parliamentary majority for the first time, Cyril Ramaphosa was re-elected President by forming a Government of National Unity (GNU) with opposition parties like the DA.
3444
Who was elected President of Finland in early 2024?
Answer:
Alexander Stubb
Alexander Stubb won the Finnish presidential election in February 2024 and assumed office in March, succeeding Sauli Niinistö.
3445
Lawrence Wong became the Prime Minister of which country in May 2024?
Answer:
Singapore
Lawrence Wong was sworn in as Singapore's fourth Prime Minister on May 15, 2024, succeeding Lee Hsien Loong.
3446
Who was elected as the President of Iran in July 2024 following the death of Ebrahim Raisi?
Answer:
Masoud Pezeshkian
Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian won the runoff election in July 2024 to become the President of Iran, following the death of President Raisi in a helicopter crash.
3447
Bassirou Diomaye Faye was elected as the President of which West African country in March 2024?
Answer:
Senegal
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, an opposition leader, won the 2024 Senegalese presidential election in the first round, becoming the country's youngest president.
3448
Who assumed office as the Secretary General of NATO in October 2024?
Answer:
Mark Rutte
Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte took over as the Secretary General of NATO on October 1, 2024, succeeding Jens Stoltenberg.
3449
Lai Ching-te was inaugurated as the President of which territory in May 2024?
Answer:
Taiwan
Lai Ching-te (William Lai) of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) was inaugurated as the President of Taiwan in May 2024, succeeding Tsai Ing-wen.
3450
Which leader was re-elected for a third term as the Prime Minister of India in June 2024?
Answer:
Narendra Modi
Narendra Modi secured a third consecutive term as Prime Minister after the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.