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
61
Which basketball player was named the MVP of the Men's Basketball tournament?
Answer:
LeBron James
LeBron James was named the MVP of the tournament after leading Team USA to gold.
62
Which nation competed as 'AIN' during the Paris 2024 Olympics?
Answer:
Russia and Belarus
Athletes from Russia and Belarus competed as Individual Neutral Athletes (AIN) due to sanctions related to the war in Ukraine.
63
Hunter Woodhall, a Paralympic gold medalist, is married to which Olympic champion?
Answer:
Tara Davis-Woodhall
Hunter Woodhall is married to long jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall, who won gold at the Paris Olympics; Hunter later won gold at the Paralympics.
64
Which country won the historic first gold medal in the Mixed Team 10m Air Pistol event at Paris 2024?
Answer:
China
The Chinese pair of Huang Yuting and Sheng Lihao won the first gold medal of the Paris Games in this event.
65
Which American track star won gold in the 400m hurdles with a world record time?
Answer:
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone broke her own world record to win gold in the women's 400m hurdles.
66
Who lit the Olympic Cauldron at the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony?
Answer:
Teddy Riner and Marie-Jose Perec
Judoka Teddy Riner and sprinter Marie-Jose Perec jointly lit the cauldron, which was attached to a hot air balloon.
67
What material is embedded in the center of every Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic medal?
Answer:
Iron from the Eiffel Tower
Each medal contains an 18-gram hexagonal piece of original iron from the Eiffel Tower, preserved from past renovations.
68
Which city will host the 2032 Summer Olympics?
Answer:
Brisbane
Brisbane, Australia, has already been selected as the host city for the 2032 Summer Olympics.
69
Which tennis player completed the 'Career Golden Slam' by winning gold in Paris?
Answer:
Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic won the men's singles gold medal, completing the Career Golden Slam (winning all four majors and Olympic gold).
70
Lacrosse will be played in which format at the LA 2028 Olympics?
Answer:
Sixes
Lacrosse will return to the Olympics in the 'Sixes' format, a fast-paced, compact version of the game.