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
Which Indian cricketer became the fastest to reach 2000 runs in men's T20Is in terms of balls faced?
Answer:
Suryakumar Yadav
Suryakumar Yadav holds the record for being the fastest to 2000 T20I runs in terms of balls faced and is known for his high strike rate.
22
Who won the men's 100m gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics in a photo finish?
Answer:
Noah Lyles
Noah Lyles (USA) won the men's 100m gold at Paris 2024 with a time of 9.79s (.784), edging out Kishane Thompson by just 0.005 seconds.
23
Which NFL team won back-to-back Super Bowls in 2023 and 2024?
Answer:
Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs, led by Patrick Mahomes, won Super Bowl LVII and LVIII, achieving back-to-back championships.
24
Who became the oldest World No. 1 in men's doubles tennis history in 2024?
Answer:
Rohan Bopanna
India's Rohan Bopanna became the oldest World No. 1 in men's doubles history at the age of 43 after winning the Australian Open in 2024.
25
Which Kenyan athlete shattered the men's marathon world record in Chicago in 2023 with a time of 2:00:35?
Answer:
Kelvin Kiptum
The late Kelvin Kiptum set a stunning world record of 2:00:35 at the 2023 Chicago Marathon, becoming the first man to run an official marathon under 2:01.
26
Who is the only player to have hit 600 sixes in international cricket?
Answer:
Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma is the first and only cricketer to hit 600 sixes across all three formats of international cricket.
27
Simone Biles became the most decorated gymnast in history in 2023. How many World and Olympic medals does she have (approx)?
Answer:
Over 37
Following the 2023 World Championships and 2024 Olympics, Simone Biles has surpassed 40 combined World and Olympic medals, making her the most decorated gymnast ever.
28
Which team achieved the highest successful run chase in T20 cricket history (262 runs) in the IPL 2024?
Answer:
Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings chased down a target of 262 against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024, setting the record for the highest successful run chase in T20 history.
29
Who scored the fastest goal in European Championship history (23 seconds) at Euro 2024?
Answer:
Nedim Bajrami
Albania's Nedim Bajrami scored after just 23 seconds against Italy in Euro 2024, setting the record for the fastest goal in the tournament's history.
30
Which athlete won the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award in 2024?
Answer:
Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic was named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year in 2024, winning the prestigious award for the fifth time.