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
41
Lai Ching-te was inaugurated as the President of which territory in May 2024?
Answer:
Taiwan
Lai Ching-te (William Lai) of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) was inaugurated as the President of Taiwan in May 2024, succeeding Tsai Ing-wen.
42
Which leader was re-elected for a third term as the Prime Minister of India in June 2024?
Answer:
Narendra Modi
Narendra Modi secured a third consecutive term as Prime Minister after the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
43
Who became the youngest Prime Minister in Thailand's history in August 2024?
Answer:
Paetongtarn Shinawatra
Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the daughter of former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, was elected by parliament as Thailand's Prime Minister in August 2024 at the age of 37.
44
Who took charge as the Chief Adviser of the interim government in Bangladesh in August 2024?
Answer:
Muhammad Yunus
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus was appointed as the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh's interim government following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024.
45
Anura Kumara Dissanayake was elected as the President of which island nation in September 2024?
Answer:
Sri Lanka
Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a leftist leader, won the 2024 Sri Lankan presidential election, promising reforms to address the country's economic crisis.
46
Who became the Prime Minister of Japan in October 2024?
Answer:
Shigeru Ishiba
Shigeru Ishiba, a former Defense Minister, was elected as the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and subsequently became the Prime Minister of Japan on October 1, 2024.
47
Which city is officially being developed as the new capital of Indonesia to replace Jakarta?
Answer:
Nusantara
Nusantara, located in East Kalimantan on the island of Borneo, is the planned new capital of Indonesia, designed to reduce the burden on the sinking city of Jakarta.
48
Who was sworn in as the President of Indonesia in October 2024, succeeding Joko Widodo?
Answer:
Prabowo Subianto
Prabowo Subianto, the former Defense Minister, won the 2024 presidential election and was inaugurated as the 8th President of Indonesia in October 2024.
49
Claudia Sheinbaum made history in 2024 by becoming the first female President of which country?
Answer:
Mexico
Claudia Sheinbaum, a former mayor of Mexico City and climate scientist, was elected as Mexico's first female president in the June 2024 general election.
50
Who was elected as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in July 2024, ending 14 years of Conservative rule?
Answer:
Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer led the Labour Party to a landslide victory in the general election held on July 4, 2024, becoming the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.