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
Which year was the ISI (Pakistan) established?
Answer:
1948
The Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) was established in 1948 in the aftermath of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947.
32
What is the primary intelligence agency of France?
Answer:
DGSE
The DGSE (General Directorate for External Security) is France's external intelligence agency.
33
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.
34
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.
35
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.
36
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.
37
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.
38
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.
39
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.
40
Which intelligence agency is known by the acronym 'MIT'?
Answer:
Turkey
MIT (Millî İstihbarat Teşkilatı) is the National Intelligence Organization of Turkey.