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
What major controversy affected the Wimbledon 2025 tournament?
Answer:
Electronic line-calling system failure
Wimbledon 2025 was marred by a controversy involving the failure of the electronic line-calling system during a key match involving Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.
22
Which club won the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup held in the USA?
Answer:
Chelsea
Chelsea won the expanded 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, defeating PSG 3-0 in the final held in New Jersey.
23
Who won the 2025 US Open Men's Singles tennis title?
Answer:
Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz won the 2025 US Open Men's Singles title, defeating Jannik Sinner in the final.
24
Which driver was leading the 2025 F1 Drivers' Championship standings as of late November 2025?
Answer:
Lando Norris
McLaren's Lando Norris was leading the 2025 F1 Drivers' Championship standings in late November, ahead of Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen.
25
Which NHL team won the 2025 Stanley Cup?
Answer:
Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers won the 2025 Stanley Cup, defeating the Edmonton Oilers in the final series.
26
Who was the Men's Singles winner at Wimbledon 2025?
Answer:
Jannik Sinner
Jannik Sinner won his first Wimbledon title in 2025, defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the final.
27
Which country hosted the 2025 World Athletics Championships?
Answer:
Japan
The 2025 World Athletics Championships were held in Tokyo, Japan.
28
Who won the Women's Singles title at the 2025 French Open?
Answer:
Coco Gauff
Coco Gauff won her second Grand Slam title by claiming the 2025 French Open Women's Singles trophy.
29
Which MLB team's pitchers were indicted in November 2025 for allegedly rigging pitches for betting purposes?
Answer:
Cleveland Guardians
Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were indicted in November 2025 for allegedly rigging pitches to benefit gamblers.
30
Who won the Men's 100m Gold at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo?
Answer:
Oblique Seville
Jamaica's Oblique Seville won the Gold Medal in the Men's 100m at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, clocking 9.77 seconds.