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
411
KHAD was the intelligence agency of which country during the Soviet occupation?
Answer:
Afghanistan
KHAD was the dedicated security agency and secret police of Afghanistan during the Soviet occupation and the Democratic Republic era.
412
Which agency is the military intelligence service of Russia?
Answer:
GRU
The GRU (Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces) is the foreign military intelligence agency of Russia.
413
The 'Savak' was the secret police and intelligence service of which country during the Pahlavi dynasty?
Answer:
Iran
SAVAK was the secret police, domestic security and intelligence service of Iran during the reign of the Shah.
414
Which agency in India is primarily responsible for internal intelligence and domestic security?
Answer:
IB (Intelligence Bureau)
The Intelligence Bureau (IB) is India's internal intelligence agency, while RAW handles external intelligence.
415
MI6 is the foreign intelligence service of which nation?
Answer:
United Kingdom
MI6, officially known as the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS), is the foreign intelligence agency of the United Kingdom.
416
What is the name of the Russian intelligence agency that succeeded the KGB?
Answer:
FSB
The FSB (Federal Security Service) is the principal security agency of Russia and the main successor agency to the USSR's KGB.
417
Where is the headquarters of the CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) located?
Answer:
Langley, Virginia
The headquarters of the CIA is located in Langley, Virginia, USA.
418
Which intelligence agency is known by the acronym 'MIT'?
Answer:
Turkey
MIT (Millî İstihbarat Teşkilatı) is the National Intelligence Organization of Turkey.
419
The 'NSI' (National Security Intelligence) is the leading civilian intelligence agency of which country?
Answer:
Bangladesh
The National Security Intelligence (NSI) is the principal civilian intelligence agency of Bangladesh.
420
Who was the first Director of RAW?
Answer:
R.N. Kao
Rameshwar Nath Kao (R.N. Kao) was the founding father and the first Director of RAW.