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
2871
What is the name of the legislative bill passed in Pakistan in 2025 to create a 'Digital Nation'?
Answer:
The Digital Nation Pakistan Act 2025
The 'Digital Nation Pakistan Act 2025' is the legislation aimed at providing a legal framework for digitizing the economy, governance, and society in Pakistan.
2872
Which 'Earth Explorer' mission by ESA is dedicated to measuring forest biomass to assess terrestrial carbon stocks?
Answer:
Biomass
The 'Biomass' satellite is an ESA Earth Explorer mission (launch targeted for 2025) designed to provide crucial information about the state of the world's forests and their carbon storage.
2873
Which experimental lunar lander by Intuitive Machines, named 'Athena' (IM-2), was scheduled for a mission in 2025?
Answer:
Athena
The IM-2 mission, featuring the 'Athena' lander, was an Intuitive Machines mission scheduled for 2025 to deliver payloads to the lunar south pole.
2874
In 2025, which social media platform introduced 'Group Chat Invites' to encourage DM discussions?
Answer:
Threads
Meta's Threads app introduced features like Group Chat Invites in 2025 to foster more private, community-based discussions within the platform.
2875
The 'SeaMeWe-6' submarine cable, with a major hub in Singapore, is designed to connect Southeast Asia to which region?
Answer:
Western Europe (via Middle East)
SeaMeWe-6 (Southeast Asia-Middle East-Western Europe 6) helps connect Southeast Asia to Europe through the Middle East, enhancing bandwidth along this critical digital trade route.
2876
Which satellite, launched in August 2024 by ISRO, carries payloads for Earth observation and disaster management?
Answer:
EOS-08
EOS-08 (Earth Observation Satellite-08) was launched in August 2024 on the SSLV-D3 vehicle, carrying payloads for surveillance, disaster monitoring, and environmental analysis.
2877
Which new feature in Android 16 is designed to protect users from scam calls and harmful apps?
Answer:
Advanced Protection
Android 16 introduced an 'Advanced Protection' mode that users can activate to enable robust security features against online attacks, scams, and harmful apps.
2878
The 'Punjab Sailab Rehabilitation Program 2025' utilized a digital portal primarily for:
Answer:
Registration and payment for flood victims
The program introduced a digital portal to streamline the registration of flood-affected citizens and facilitate transparent financial aid payments in Punjab.
2879
Which company launched the 'Kuiper' satellite constellation components in 2025 to compete with Starlink?
Answer:
Amazon
Amazon began significant launches for its 'Project Kuiper' in 2025, a low Earth orbit satellite constellation designed to provide broadband internet access.
2880
What is the primary function of the 'SPADEX' mission launched by ISRO in late 2024?
Answer:
Space Docking Experiment
SPADEX (Space Docking Experiment) is an ISRO mission launched to demonstrate autonomous docking and berthing technologies in orbit, crucial for future space stations.