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
31
SANA is the news agency of:
Answer:
Syria
SANA (Syrian Arab News Agency) is the state-run news agency of Syria.
32
KHAD was the secret police of which country during the Soviet war?
Answer:
Afghanistan
KHAD was the main security agency and intelligence wing of Afghanistan during the Soviet occupation.
33
Roscosmos is the space agency of:
Answer:
Russia
Roscosmos is the State Corporation for Space Activities in Russia.
34
ISRO stands for:
Answer:
Indian Space Research Organisation
ISRO is the national space agency of India.
35
The 'Associated Press' (AP) is a non-profit news agency headquartered in:
Answer:
United States
The Associated Press (AP) is an American non-profit news agency headquartered in New York City.
36
Which country owns the news agency 'TASS'?
Answer:
Russia
TASS is a major news agency in Russia, founded in 1904.
37
DGSE is the intelligence agency of which country?
Answer:
France
DGSE (General Directorate for External Security) is France's external intelligence agency.
38
What is the name of the German foreign intelligence agency?
Answer:
BND
BND (Bundesnachrichtendienst) is the foreign intelligence service of Germany.
39
Xinhua is the official state news agency of:
Answer:
China
Xinhua News Agency is the official state-run press agency of the People's Republic of China.
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The intelligence agency 'FSB' (Federal Security Service) belongs to:
Answer:
Russia
The FSB is the principal security agency of Russia and the main successor agency to the USSR's KGB.