General knowledge (GK) Questions: The world is a vast and ever-changing place. Are you ready to test your knowledge on some of the latest happenings and intriguing facts from across the globe? This blog presents 40 thought-provoking GK questions designed to challenge your understanding of current events, history, science, and geography. So, grab your virtual passport and embark on a journey around the world!
Current Events (10 Questions):
- Which country recently launched the James Webb Space Telescope, designed to peer into the deepest reaches of the cosmos? (Answer: United States)
- Who is the first woman of color to be nominated for the position of Supreme Court Justice in the United States? (Answer: Ketanji Brown Jackson)
- What is the name of the cryptocurrency that El Salvador has adopted as legal tender? (Answer: Bitcoin)
- Which country hosted the most recent Winter Olympics in February 2022? (Answer: China)
- What is the scientific name for the highly contagious Omicron variant of COVID-19? (Answer: B.1.1.529)
- Which company recently acquired the social media platform Twitter? (Answer: Elon Musk)
Science & Technology (10 Questions):
- What is the name of the unmanned space probe that successfully landed on Mars in February 2021? (Answer: Perseverance rover)
- Which country was the first in the world to legalize recreational cannabis nationwide? (Answer: Canada)
- What is the name of the international agreement on climate change signed by almost all countries in the world? (Answer: Paris Agreement)
- Who is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations? (Answer: António Guterres)
History & Geography (10 Questions):
- What is the capital of the newly formed country of South Sudan? (Answer: Juba)
- What is the name of the world’s largest active volcano? (Answer: Mauna Loa)
- What is the largest freshwater lake by volume in the world? (Answer: Lake Baikal)
- Which country has the highest population density in the world? (Answer: Monaco)
- What is the tallest building in the world? (Answer: Burj Khalifa)
Art & Culture (10 Questions):
- Which artist painted the famous Mona Lisa portrait? (Answer: Leonardo da Vinci)
- What is the largest desert in the world by area? (Answer: Sahara Desert)
- What is the longest river in the world? (Answer: Nile River)
- Which planet in our solar system is known as the “Red Planet”? (Answer: Mars)
- What is the name of the world’s first artificial satellite launched by the Soviet Union? (Answer: Sputnik 1)
Bonus: Fun Facts (5 Questions):
- What is the name of the international sporting event known as the “Beautiful Game”? (Answer: Football/Soccer)
- Which iconic landmark is known as the “Eighth Wonder of the World”? (Answer: Christ the Redeemer statue)
- What is the international measurement system for scientific experiments? (Answer: International System of Units (SI))
- What is the name of the world’s most populous city? (Answer: Tokyo)
- Which language is spoken by the most people worldwide? (Answer: Mandarin Chinese)