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
2481
Which body operates the 'National Center for Robotics and Automation'?
Answer:
NUST (as part of a consortium)
The National Center for Robotics and Automation (NCRA) is headquartered at NUST (National University of Sciences and Technology) and operates as a consortium of labs across various universities.
2482
The 'National Cyber Security Policy' was approved in:
Answer:
2021
The Federal Cabinet approved Pakistan's first National Cyber Security Policy in 2021 to secure national information systems and infrastructure.
2483
What is the planned lifespan of the Paksat MM1 satellite?
Answer:
15 years
The Paksat MM1 communication satellite has a designed operational lifespan of 15 years, ensuring long-term service continuity.
2484
Which Pakistani scientist won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1979?
Answer:
Dr. Abdus Salam
Dr. Abdus Salam was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1979 (shared with Sheldon Glashow and Steven Weinberg) for his contribution to the electroweak unification theory.
2485
The 'Jinnah Antarctic Station' was established by Pakistan in which year?
Answer:
1991
Pakistan established the Jinnah Antarctic Station in 1991, becoming an Associate Member of the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR).
2486
Pakistan's 'Green AI' initiative is focused on:
Answer:
Using AI for agriculture and climate resilience
Green AI initiatives in Pakistan focus on applying artificial intelligence to improve agricultural yields, monitor climate change, and optimize resource usage.
2487
What does NIE stand for in Pakistan's scientific infrastructure?
Answer:
National Institute of Electronics
NIE stands for the National Institute of Electronics, an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Science and Technology, responsible for electronics research.
2488
Which institute developed the 'Buraq' drone?
Answer:
NESCOM
The 'Buraq' is an unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) developed by NESCOM (National Engineering and Scientific Commission).
2489
Who was Arfa Karim?
Answer:
Youngest Microsoft Certified Professional (2004)
Arfa Karim Randhawa was a Pakistani student and computer prodigy who, in 2004, became the youngest Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) in the world at the age of nine.
2490
The K-2 and K-3 nuclear power plants in Karachi use which technology?
Answer:
Hualong One (HPR1000)
The K-2 and K-3 units at the Karachi Nuclear Power Complex utilize the Chinese Hualong One (HPR1000) pressurized water reactor technology.