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
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Petra is the official news agency of:
Answer:
Jordan
Petra is the national news agency of Jordan.
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ESA stands for:
Answer:
European Space Agency
ESA stands for European Space Agency, an intergovernmental organization of 22 member states.
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JAXA is the space agency of:
Answer:
Japan
JAXA stands for Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.
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NDS (National Directorate of Security) was the intelligence agency of:
Answer:
Afghanistan
The National Directorate of Security (NDS) was the primary intelligence agency of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (before 2021).
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Al Jazeera is a major media network based in:
Answer:
Qatar
Al Jazeera is a Qatari state-owned broadcaster headquartered in Doha, Qatar.
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ASIS (Australian Secret Intelligence Service) is the foreign intelligence agency of:
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Australia
ASIS is the Australian government intelligence agency responsible for collecting foreign intelligence.
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MSS (Ministry of State Security) is the intelligence agency of:
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China
The Ministry of State Security (MSS) is the civilian intelligence, security and secret police agency of the People's Republic of China.
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APP stands for:
Answer:
Associated Press of Pakistan
APP stands for Associated Press of Pakistan, a government-operated news agency.
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Anadolu Agency (AA) belongs to which country?
Answer:
Turkey
Anadolu Agency is a state-run news agency of Turkey.
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Which country's intelligence agency is 'SAVAK' (defunct)?
Answer:
Iran
SAVAK was the secret police, domestic security and intelligence service in Iran during the reign of the Pahlavi dynasty.