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
341
KGB was the main security agency for which former state?
Answer:
Soviet Union (USSR)
The KGB was the main security agency for the Soviet Union from 1954 until its break-up in 1991.
342
SUPARCO is the space agency of which country?
Answer:
Pakistan
SUPARCO (Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission) is the space agency of Pakistan.
343
Where is the headquarters of NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)?
Answer:
Washington, D.C.
NASA's headquarters is located in Washington, D.C., USA.
344
Reuters is a famous news agency based in:
Answer:
United Kingdom
Reuters is an international news organization owned by Thomson Reuters, headquartered in London, UK.
345
AFP (Agence France-Presse) is the news agency of which country?
Answer:
France
AFP is an international news agency headquartered in Paris, France. It is the world's oldest news agency.
346
The 'CIA' (Central Intelligence Agency) is the headquarters of intelligence for:
Answer:
United States
The CIA is a civilian foreign intelligence service of the federal government of the United States.
347
MI6 is the secret intelligence service of:
Answer:
United Kingdom
MI6 (Military Intelligence, Section 6) is the foreign intelligence service of the United Kingdom.
348
Which country does the intelligence agency 'Mossad' belong to?
Answer:
Israel
Mossad is the national intelligence agency of Israel, responsible for intelligence collection and covert operations.
349
RAW (Research and Analysis Wing) is the intelligence agency of which country?
Answer:
India
RAW is the foreign intelligence agency of India, established in 1968.
350
An INTERPOL 'Green Notice' is used to:
Answer:
Warn about a person's criminal activities if they are considered a possible threat to public safety
A Green Notice is used to provide warnings and intelligence about persons who have committed criminal offenses and are likely to repeat these crimes in other countries.