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
11
In 2024, New Zealand won a Test series in which country for the first time in history (a 3-0 whitewash)?
Answer:
India
New Zealand created history in late 2024 by becoming the first team to whitewash India 3-0 in a Test series on Indian soil.
12
Which NBA player broke the record for most 3-pointers made in history?
Answer:
Stephen Curry
Stephen Curry holds the all-time NBA record for the most three-pointers made.
13
Who won the Golden Boot at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup?
Answer:
Hinata Miyazawa
Japan's Hinata Miyazawa won the Golden Boot at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, scoring 5 goals.
14
Which bowler has taken the most wickets in T20 World Cup history?
Answer:
Shakib Al Hasan
Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh) holds the record for the most wickets in the history of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
15
Who became the first unseeded player to win the Wimbledon women's singles title in the Open Era (2023)?
Answer:
Markéta Vondroušová
Markéta Vondroušová made history in 2023 by becoming the first unseeded woman to win the Wimbledon singles title.
16
Which cyclist won the Tour de France 2024, achieving the Giro-Tour double?
Answer:
Tadej Pogačar
Tadej Pogačar won the 2024 Tour de France, becoming the first rider since 1998 to win both the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France in the same year.
17
Who holds the record for the most wickets taken in a single edition of the ODI World Cup (24 wickets)?
Answer:
Mohammed Shami
Mohammed Shami took 24 wickets in the 2023 World Cup, the highest by any bowler in that edition and the best ever by an Indian in a single WC.
18
Real Madrid extended their record for the most UEFA Champions League titles in 2024. How many do they have now?
Answer:
15
With their victory in 2024, Real Madrid extended their record to 15 UEFA Champions League titles.
19
Which female cricketer holds the record for the best bowling figures in a WPL match (6/15)?
Answer:
Ellyse Perry
Ellyse Perry recorded the best bowling figures in Women's Premier League history, taking 6 wickets for 15 runs for RCB against Mumbai Indians in 2024.
20
Who broke the record for the most podium finishes in Formula 1 history?
Answer:
Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton holds the record for the most podium finishes in F1 history, having surpassed 190 podiums.