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
21121
The 'Manchester Arena bombing' (2017) occurred at a concert by:
Answer:
Ariana Grande
A suicide bomber attacked the arena as fans were leaving the Ariana Grande concert.
21122
Which country hosts the Bagram Airfield?
Answer:
Afghanistan
Bagram was the largest US military base in Afghanistan.
21123
The 'Boston Marathon' bombing used which type of device?
Answer:
Pressure cooker bomb
The bombers used pressure cookers filled with explosives and shrapnel.
21124
Which US President signed the order to close Guantanamo Bay (though it remained open)?
Answer:
Barack Obama
Obama signed an executive order on his second day in office to close Gitmo, but Congress blocked funding for the transfer of detainees.
21125
The 'Mission Accomplished' speech was given by George W. Bush aboard:
Answer:
USS Abraham Lincoln
Bush declared the end of major combat operations in Iraq in May 2003 under a 'Mission Accomplished' banner, which later drew criticism as the war dragged on.
21126
Abu Musab al-Zarqawi was the leader of:
Answer:
Al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI)
Zarqawi led AQI, which later morphed into ISIS; he was known for his brutality and sectarian attacks.
21127
The 'Mumbai Attacks' of 2008 were carried out by:
Answer:
Lashkar-e-Taiba
Pakistani-based militants carried out a series of shooting and bombing attacks across Mumbai.
21128
What is 'PRISM'?
Answer:
An NSA surveillance program
Revealed by Snowden, PRISM allowed the NSA to collect internet communications from major US tech companies.
21129
The 'Coalition of the Willing' refers to:
Answer:
Nations supporting the invasion of Iraq (2003)
The term was used by the Bush administration to describe countries supporting the Iraq invasion without a specific UN mandate.
21130
Who was the 'Shoe Bomber'?
Answer:
Richard Reid
Richard Reid was a British terrorist who attempted to detonate explosives in his shoes.