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
21171
ISIS declared which city as its capital in Syria?
Answer:
Raqqa
Raqqa served as the de facto capital of the Islamic State until it was liberated by US-backed forces in 2017.
21172
The 'Boston Marathon Bombing' in 2013 was carried out by:
Answer:
The Tsarnaev brothers
Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev detonated pressure-cooker bombs at the marathon finish line.
21173
Who leaked classified NSA documents in 2013 regarding global surveillance?
Answer:
Edward Snowden
Edward Snowden, a former contractor, revealed the extent of the NSA's mass surveillance programs (like PRISM) developed during the War on Terror.
21174
Which US ambassador was killed in the 2012 Benghazi attack?
Answer:
J. Christopher Stevens
Ambassador Stevens and three other Americans were killed when militants attacked the US diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya.
21175
The Arab Spring (2011) led to the overthrow of which long-time US ally in Egypt?
Answer:
Hosni Mubarak
Hosni Mubarak was forced to resign in 2011 after massive protests in Tahrir Square.
21176
The 'Bush Doctrine' emphasized which military strategy?
Answer:
Preemptive War
The Bush Doctrine asserted the right of the US to launch preemptive strikes against potential threats before they could attack the US.
21177
Anwar al-Awlaki, a US citizen and Al-Qaeda propagandist, was killed by a drone strike in:
Answer:
Yemen
Awlaki, a key figure in Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), was killed in Yemen in 2011.
21178
Which US drone is famously associated with the War on Terror?
Answer:
Predator
The MQ-1 Predator (and later the Reaper) became the signature weapon of the US drone campaign in Pakistan, Yemen, and Somalia.
21179
The 'Madrid Train Bombings' occurred in which year?
Answer:
2004
Al-Qaeda-inspired terrorists bombed commuter trains in Madrid on March 11, 2004, killing 193 people.
21180
Who was the British Prime Minister who joined the US in the invasion of Iraq?
Answer:
Tony Blair
Tony Blair was a staunch ally of George W. Bush and committed British troops to the invasions of both Afghanistan and Iraq.