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
21161
The 'Doha Agreement' (2020) was signed between the US and:
Answer:
The Taliban
The Trump administration signed the deal with the Taliban to set a timeline for the withdrawal of US forces.
21162
Al-Shabaab is an affiliate of Al-Qaeda operating in:
Answer:
Somalia
Al-Shabaab controls parts of Somalia and carries out attacks in the Horn of Africa.
21163
Boko Haram is a terrorist group primarily active in:
Answer:
Nigeria
Boko Haram is an Islamist militant group based in northeastern Nigeria, known for kidnapping the Chibok schoolgirls.
21164
Who was the 'Mastermind' of the 9/11 attacks captured in 2003?
Answer:
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
KSM was the principal architect of the 9/11 attacks and was captured in Pakistan.
21165
The 'Blackwater' incident in Nisour Square (2007) involved:
Answer:
Private military contractors killing civilians
Employees of the private security firm Blackwater opened fire in Baghdad, killing 17 Iraqi civilians, sparking outrage.
21166
Which group claimed responsibility for the 2015 Paris attacks (Bataclan)?
Answer:
ISIS
ISIS operatives launched coordinated attacks across Paris, killing 130 people.
21167
The US formally withdrew its troops from Iraq in 2011 under which President?
Answer:
Barack Obama
President Obama fulfilled a campaign promise to end the combat mission in Iraq in 2011 (though troops returned later to fight ISIS).
21168
Operation Neptune Spear was the code name for:
Answer:
The raid to kill Osama bin Laden
It was the specific mission name for the SEAL Team 6 raid in Abbottabad.
21169
Which ethnic minority in Iraq was targeted for genocide by ISIS in 2014?
Answer:
Yazidis
ISIS massacred Yazidi men and enslaved thousands of Yazidi women and children in the Sinjar region.
21170
The 'Charlie Hebdo' shooting in 2015 took place in:
Answer:
Paris
Terrorists attacked the offices of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris.