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 organisation received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2014?
Answer:
The Citizens Foundation (TCF)
The Citizens Foundation (TCF) received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2014 for its work in providing quality education to the underprivileged in Pakistan.
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Who was the first Pakistani woman to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame (announced for 2025)?
Answer:
Sana Mir
Sana Mir (ثنا میر), the former captain of the Pakistan women's cricket team, was announced as an inductee into the ICC Hall of Fame in 2025.
33
The Edhi Foundation received which major international award from Bahrain in 2019?
Answer:
Isa Award for Service to Humanity
The Edhi Foundation (ایدھی فاؤنڈیشن) was awarded the Isa Award for Service to Humanity by the Kingdom of Bahrain in 2019.
34
Which Pakistani female scientist won the UNESCO Carlos J. Finlay Prize for Microbiology in 2017?
Answer:
Shahida Hasnain
Prof. Shahida Hasnain (شاہدہ حسنین) won the UNESCO Carlos J. Finlay Prize for Microbiology in 2017 for her research in environmental and medical microbiology.
35
Aqeela Asifi, an Afghan refugee in Pakistan, won which UN award in 2015 for her work in education?
Answer:
Nansen Refugee Award
Aqeela Asifi (عقیلہ آصفی) won the Nansen Refugee Award in 2015 for her courageous dedication to educating Afghan refugee girls in Pakistan.
36
Which prestigious environmental award, known as the 'Green Oscar', did Dr. Muhammad Ali Nawaz win in 2016?
Answer:
Whitley Award
Dr. Muhammad Ali Nawaz won the Whitley Award (وٹلی ایوارڈ), often referred to as the 'Green Oscar', in 2016 for his work on snow leopard conservation in Pakistan.
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Who is the founder of Akhuwat Foundation and recipient of the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2021?
Answer:
Dr. Amjad Saqib
Dr. Amjad Saqib (ڈاکٹر امجد ثاقب) received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2021 for his interest-free microfinance program, Akhuwat.
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Which Pakistani woman was awarded the United Nations Human Rights Prize in 2008 posthumously?
Answer:
Benazir Bhutto
Benazir Bhutto (بینظیر بھٹو) was awarded the United Nations Human Rights Prize in 2008, shortly after her assassination.
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Mir Zafar Ali is a Pakistani visual effects artist known for winning Oscars as part of the team for which film?
Answer:
The Golden Compass
Mir Zafar Ali (میر ظفر علی) was part of the visual effects team that won the Oscar for 'The Golden Compass' (2007). He also contributed to Oscar-winning films like 'Life of Pi' and 'Frozen'.
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Which Pakistani scientist received the UNESCO Avicenna Prize for Ethics in Science in 2015?
Answer:
Zabta Khan Shinwari
Prof. Zabta Khan Shinwari (زبطہ خان شنواری) was awarded the UNESCO Avicenna Prize for Ethics in Science in 2015.