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 tennis player became the oldest World No. 1 in ATP rankings history?
Answer:
Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic holds the record for being the oldest World No. 1 in ATP history, achieving this at age 36 (and continuing into age 37) in 2024.
42
Who became the youngest player to score in a UEFA European Championship at Euro 2024?
Answer:
Lamine Yamal
Spain's Lamine Yamal became the youngest goalscorer in Euro history at the age of 16 during the semi-final against France in Euro 2024.
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Mondo Duplantis has broken the world record in which discipline multiple times, most recently clearing 6.26 meters in 2024?
Answer:
Pole Vault
Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis is the dominant figure in Pole Vault, having broken the world record ten times, most recently clearing 6.26m in August 2024.
44
Which football club set a European record by going 51 consecutive matches unbeaten in the 2023-2024 season?
Answer:
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen, managed by Xabi Alonso, went 51 matches unbeaten across all competitions, breaking the long-standing European record held by Benfica.
45
Who holds the record for the most centuries in One Day International (ODI) cricket?
Answer:
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli holds the record for the most ODI centuries, having surpassed Sachin Tendulkar's tally of 49 during the 2023 World Cup to reach 50.
46
Which Formula 1 driver holds the record for the most race wins in a single season (19 wins)?
Answer:
Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen set the record for the most wins in a single season, winning 19 out of 22 races during the 2023 season.
47
Who is the first NBA player to score 40,000 career points?
Answer:
LeBron James
LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to reach 40,000 regular-season points in March 2024.
48
Which javelin thrower set a new Olympic Record of 92.97 meters at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
Answer:
Arshad Nadeem
Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem set a new Olympic Record with a throw of 92.97 meters, breaking the previous record held by Andreas Thorkildsen since 2008.
49
Who became the first footballer in history to score 900 official career goals in September 2024?
Answer:
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo reached the historic milestone of 900 career goals while playing for Portugal against Croatia in the UEFA Nations League in September 2024.
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Which athlete broke the 37-year-old women's high jump world record in July 2024 by clearing 2.10 meters?
Answer:
Yaroslava Mahuchikh
Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh set a new world record of 2.10 meters at the Paris Diamond League, breaking Stefka Kostadinova's 1987 record of 2.09 meters.