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
21
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.
22
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.
23
Shehbaz Sharif became the Prime Minister of Pakistan for a second time in which month of 2024?
Answer:
March
Shehbaz Sharif was elected as the Prime Minister of Pakistan in March 2024 following the general elections held in February.
24
Who was appointed as the Prime Minister of France in September 2024?
Answer:
Michel Barnier
Michel Barnier, the former EU Brexit negotiator, was appointed Prime Minister of France by President Emmanuel Macron in September 2024.
25
Maia Sandu was re-elected as President of which Eastern European country in November 2024?
Answer:
Moldova
Maia Sandu, a pro-European leader, secured re-election as the President of Moldova in the runoff vote held in November 2024.
26
Which country elected Duma Boko as President in November 2024, ending 58 years of rule by the BDP party?
Answer:
Botswana
Duma Boko won the 2024 general election in Botswana, leading the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) to victory and ending the long dominance of the Botswana Democratic Party.
27
Who was sworn in as the President of Chad in May 2024 after a transition period?
Answer:
Mahamat Idriss Déby
Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno was sworn in as the President of Chad in May 2024 after winning the presidential election that ended three years of military rule.
28
Jose Raul Mulino won the presidential election in which Central American country in May 2024?
Answer:
Panama
Jose Raul Mulino, who replaced former president Ricardo Martinelli on the ballot, won the general election in Panama in May 2024.
29
Luis Montenegro became the Prime Minister of which country in April 2024?
Answer:
Portugal
Luis Montenegro, leader of the Democratic Alliance, became the Prime Minister of Portugal following the 2024 parliamentary election.
30
Peter Pellegrini was inaugurated as the President of which country in June 2024?
Answer:
Slovakia
Peter Pellegrini, an ally of Prime Minister Robert Fico, was elected President of Slovakia in April and inaugurated in June 2024.