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
1
The 'Insurgency' in Iraq largely began after:
Answer:
The disbanding of the Iraqi Army
Paul Bremer's decision to disband the army left thousands of trained, armed men unemployed and angry, fueling the insurgency.
2
Which US destroyer was bombed in Yemen in 2000?
Answer:
USS Cole
Al-Qaeda attacked the USS Cole, killing 17 sailors, a precursor to 9/11.
3
The 'Hamburg Cell' refers to:
Answer:
The group of 9/11 hijackers based in Germany
Key 9/11 pilots, including Mohamed Atta, lived and radicalized in Hamburg.
4
Who was the 'Emir' of the Taliban who died in 2013 (revealed later)?
Answer:
Mullah Omar
Mullah Omar was the founder of the Taliban; his death was kept secret for two years.
5
The 'Khorasan Group' was an affiliate of which organization?
Answer:
Al-Qaeda
It was a cell of senior Al-Qaeda members in Syria plotting attacks against the West.
6
Which British city suffered a terror attack on London Bridge in 2017?
Answer:
London
Attackers drove a van into pedestrians on London Bridge and then stabbed people in Borough Market.
7
The 'Abbottabad' raid was code-named:
Answer:
Operation Geronimo (Unofficial) / Neptune Spear
Neptune Spear was the official name; 'Geronimo' was the code word for Bin Laden's capture/death.
8
The 'Cost of War' project estimates the post-9/11 wars cost the US approx:
Answer:
$8 Trillion
The Brown University project estimates the total cost (including future care for veterans) at roughly $8 trillion.
9
Which US act created the TSA (Transportation Security Administration)?
Answer:
Aviation and Transportation Security Act
Passed in November 2001, it federalized airport security and created the TSA.
10
The 'Brussels Bombings' (2016) targeted:
Answer:
Airport and Metro
ISIS suicide bombers attacked Zaventem Airport and Maalbeek metro station.