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
2861
Which ISRO mission is dedicated to studying the polarization of X-rays in space?
Answer:
XPoSat
XPoSat (X-ray Polarimeter Satellite) is ISRO's first dedicated scientific satellite for research in space-based polarization measurements of X-ray emission from celestial sources.
2862
What is the name of the location-based social app that gained traction in 2025 for redefining networking?
Answer:
Jagat
Jagat is a social platform that gained popularity in 2025, focusing on location-based interactions and allowing users to see friends' real-time activities on a map.
2863
Which Japanese satellite mission, 'GOSAT-GW', is designed to monitor?
Answer:
Greenhouse gases and water cycle
GOSAT-GW (Global Observing SATellite for Greenhouse gases and Water cycle) is a JAXA mission to monitor CO2, methane, and the water cycle.
2864
The 'Genesis Mission', launched by the US in late 2025, aims to unite which two fields?
Answer:
AI and Science
The Genesis Mission is a US initiative launched to integrate Artificial Intelligence resources with scientific research data to accelerate discovery and innovation.
2865
In 2025, which platform was noted for being the 'biggest beneficiary' of the X (Twitter) ban in Pakistan?
Answer:
Telegram
Reports from 2025 indicated that Telegram saw a massive surge in downloads and user base in Pakistan, becoming a primary alternative for communication following restrictions on X (Twitter).
2866
What does the 'GSAT-N2' satellite, launched by SpaceX for ISRO in late 2024, primarily provide?
Answer:
High-throughput communication services
GSAT-N2 is a high-throughput communication satellite designed to enhance broadband services and in-flight connectivity, launched by SpaceX on behalf of ISRO.
2867
Which 'Sentinel' satellite, part of the Copernicus program, was scheduled for launch in June 2025 to continue radar imaging?
Answer:
Sentinel-1D
Sentinel-1D is a C-band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite scheduled for launch in 2025 to ensure the continuity of radar data for the Copernicus environmental program.
2868
The 'Eagle' supercomputer, ranked highly in 2025, is a cloud-based system operated by which company?
Answer:
Microsoft (Azure)
Eagle is a supercomputer system hosted on the Microsoft Azure cloud, demonstrating that cloud-based HPC can compete with traditional on-premise supercomputers.
2869
Which major update did the 'Pak ID' mobile app receive in 2025 regarding biometric verification?
Answer:
Contactless fingerprint acquisition
The Pak ID app was updated to support advanced contactless fingerprint acquisition using a smartphone camera, making remote identity verification easier for citizens.
2870
Which country's 'Tianping' satellite series saw new launches in 2024/2025 for atmospheric calibration?
Answer:
China
The Tianping series of satellites are Chinese satellites used for calibration of ground-based radar equipment and atmospheric studies.