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
351
Which Pakistani agency deals specifically with cybercrime and immigration, often overlapping with counter-terrorism in these domains?
Answer:
FIA
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) deals with cybercrime, immigration, and human trafficking, and has a dedicated Counter-Terrorism Wing (CTW).
352
Which country is the only member of the 'Five Eyes' intelligence alliance that is not a majority English-speaking country?
Answer:
None (All are majority English-speaking)
The Five Eyes alliance consists of the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, all of which are Anglophone countries. Israel is not a member.
353
The headquarters of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is located in:
Answer:
Paris
The FATF Secretariat is housed at the OECD headquarters in Paris, France.
354
The 'SVR' is the external intelligence agency of which country?
Answer:
Russia
The SVR (Foreign Intelligence Service) is Russia's external intelligence agency, focused on civilian affairs.
355
What is the main purpose of an INTERPOL 'Blue Notice'?
Answer:
To collect additional information about a person's identity, location, or activities in relation to a crime
A Blue Notice is used to collect additional information about a person's identity, location, or activities in relation to a crime.
356
Which US agency is primarily responsible for domestic intelligence and security service?
Answer:
FBI
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is the domestic intelligence and security service of the United States and its principal federal law enforcement agency.
357
The 'Research and Analysis Wing' (RAW) is the foreign intelligence agency of which country?
Answer:
India
The Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) is the foreign intelligence agency of India.
358
Which INTERPOL notice is used to warn of an event, a person, an object, or a process representing an imminent threat and danger to persons or property?
Answer:
Orange Notice
An Orange Notice is issued to warn of an event, a person, an object, or a process representing an imminent threat and danger to persons or property (e.g., hidden weapons, parcel bombs).
359
Who served as the National Coordinator of NACTA as of early 2025?
Answer:
Dr. Khalid Chauhan
Dr. Khalid Chauhan was appointed as the National Coordinator of NACTA in February 2025.
360
In Pakistan, the National Action Plan (NAP) to combat terrorism was established in the aftermath of which tragic incident?
Answer:
APS Peshawar Attack (2014)
The National Action Plan (NAP) was established in January 2015 following the brutal terrorist attack on the Army Public School (APS) in Peshawar on December 16, 2014.