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
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Which Pakistani snooker player won his third World Championship title in late 2024?
Answer:
Muhammad Asif
Muhammad Asif secured his third IBSF World Snooker Championship title in late 2024, defeating an Iranian opponent in the final.
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Pakistan hosted the heads of government of which organization in October 2024?
Answer:
Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)
Pakistan hosted the 23rd Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Islamabad in October 2024.
33
Who is the current Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as of November 2025?
Answer:
Mohsin Naqvi
Mohsin Naqvi is the serving Chairman of the PCB. He was elected unopposed in February 2024 for a three-year term.
34
The 'Indus Shield' 2024-2025 was a major exercise conducted by which force?
Answer:
Pakistan Air Force
Indus Shield is a large-scale regional air exercise hosted by the Pakistan Air Force, featuring participation from several allied nations to simulate modern air warfare.
35
Which Pakistani student won a Gold Medal in the 'Innovation and Technology' category at the Asian Science Camp 2025?
Answer:
Ali Afzaal Muhammad
Ali Afzaal Muhammad, a student from Khyber Medical College Peshawar, won a Gold Medal at the Asian Science Camp 2025 for his project 'Sleep 10 Hours in 2'.
36
What was the inflation rate milestone achieved by Pakistan in late 2024/2025?
Answer:
Dropped to single digits
A major economic achievement highlighted in 2025 was the reduction of inflation to single digits (reported around 4.9% to 6.9% in various months), down from a high of 38%.
37
Senator Irfan Siddiqui, who passed away in November 2025, was a senior leader of which political party?
Answer:
PML-N
Senator Irfan Siddiqui was a senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and a close aide to Nawaz Sharif. He passed away on November 11, 2025.
38
Which historic rank was approved for Army Chief General Asim Munir in May 2025?
Answer:
Field Marshal
In May 2025, the Federal Cabinet approved the promotion of General Asim Munir to the rank of Field Marshal in recognition of his leadership during the 'Marka-e-Haq' and 'Operation Bunyanum Marsoos'.
39
Who was crowned Miss Universe Pakistan 2025?
Answer:
Roma Riaz
Roma Riaz was crowned Miss Universe Pakistan 2025. She succeeded Noor Xarmina (2024) and Erica Robin (2023).
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Which Pakistani film won the 'Best Film' award at the World Film Festival in Cannes in 2024/2025 context?
Answer:
The Glassworker
Usman Riaz's 'The Glassworker', Pakistan's first hand-drawn anime feature, received critical acclaim and awards at various international festivals, marking a major achievement in Pakistani cinema during this period.