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
91
Which Apollo 13 commander and astronaut died in August 2025 at age 97?
Answer:
James Lovell, the commander of the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission who famously guided his crew safely back to Earth, died on August 7, 2025.
92
Who became Nepal's first female Prime Minister in September 2025?
Answer:
Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki was sworn in as Nepal's first woman Prime Minister in September 2025 to head an interim government.
93
Which 'Top Gun' and 'Batman Forever' actor passed away on April 1, 2025?
Answer:
Val Kilmer, known for his iconic roles in 'Top Gun', 'The Doors', and as Batman, passed away on April 1, 2025, at the age of 65, following a long health battle.
94
Who was appointed as the Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in September 2025?
Answer:
David Lammy was appointed as the Deputy Prime Minister of the UK in September 2025, taking on a key leadership role in the British government.
95
Which famous Pakistani wrestler and 1954 Asian Games gold medalist died in July 2025 at the age of 104?
Answer:
Din Mohammad, a legendary Pakistani wrestler who won a gold medal at the 1954 Asian Games, passed away in July 2025 at the venerable age of 104.
96
Who was elected as the 15th Vice President of India in September 2025?
Answer:
CP Radhakrishnan was elected as India's 15th Vice President in September 2025, defeating his opponent B. Sudarshan Reddy.
97
Which legendary 'Black Sabbath' frontman passed away in July 2025?
Answer:
Ozzy Osbourne, the 'Prince of Darkness' and frontman of Black Sabbath, passed away on July 22, 2025, at the age of 76, after battling Parkinson's disease and other health issues.
98
Which Hungarian author received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2025?
Answer:
László Krasznahorkai was awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature. He is known for his demanding and visionary novels such as 'Satantango' and 'The Melancholy of Resistance'.
99
Which famous American actor and director, known for founding the Sundance Film Festival, passed away in September 2025?
Answer:
Robert Redford, the Oscar-winning actor and director known for films like 'The Sting' and 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid', died on September 16, 2025, at the age of 89.
100
Who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2025?
Answer:
Maria Corina Machado, a Venezuelan politician, was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her tireless work promoting democratic rights and her struggle to achieve a just transition from dictatorship to democracy in Venezuela.