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
81
Which controversy involved Algerian boxer Imane Khelif at Paris 2024?
Answer:
Gender eligibility dispute
Imane Khelif faced intense global scrutiny and a gender eligibility dispute but went on to win the gold medal in the women's 66kg category.
82
What racket sport will make its debut at the LA 2028 Olympics?
Answer:
Squash
Squash has been officially accepted into the Olympic program for the LA 2028 Games after years of campaigning.
83
Which country won the Men's Basketball gold medal at Paris 2024?
Answer:
United States
The USA men's basketball team, led by LeBron James and Steph Curry, defeated France in the final to win the gold medal.
84
Who became the first refugee athlete to win a medal at the Paralympic Games?
Answer:
Zakia Khudadadi
Zakia Khudadadi won bronze in Para Taekwondo, becoming the first-ever medalist for the Refugee Paralympic Team.
85
Which river was used for the Opening Ceremony and triathlon events in Paris 2024?
Answer:
Seine
The River Seine was the central venue for the Opening Ceremony parade and the swimming leg of the triathlon, despite concerns over water quality.
86
Which Hollywood actor performed a stunt at the Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony to hand over the flag to LA?
Answer:
Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise rappelled from the roof of the Stade de France and rode a motorcycle out of the stadium as part of the handover to Los Angeles.
87
Sheetal Devi, an armless archer who became a viral sensation, represents which country?
Answer:
India
17-year-old Sheetal Devi is an Indian para-archer who shoots using her feet and won a bronze medal in the mixed team compound event.
88
Which new winter sport will debut at the 2026 Winter Olympics?
Answer:
Ski Mountaineering
Ski Mountaineering (Skimo) has been approved as a new sport for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
89
Who won the men's 100m sprint gold medal at Paris 2024 by a margin of 0.005 seconds?
Answer:
Noah Lyles
Noah Lyles won the men's 100m gold in a photo finish, beating Jamaica's Kishane Thompson by just five-thousandths of a second.
90
What is the host location for the 2026 Winter Olympics?
Answer:
Milan-Cortina
The 2026 Winter Games will be hosted jointly by Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo in Italy.