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 'Hera' mission by ESA is designed to study the aftermath of:
Answer:
NASA's DART impact on an asteroid
The Hera mission is ESA's contribution to planetary defense. It will visit the binary asteroid system Didymos to study the crater and effects produced by NASA's DART mission impact.
2
Which platform won a spot as a finalist for the '2025 App Store Awards' in the Apple TV category for its accessibility?
Answer:
HBO Max
HBO Max was recognized as a finalist in the 2025 App Store Awards for its streaming service and specifically for prioritizing accessibility.
3
Which specific 'Android' version is the first to use a 'minor SDK release' model to speed up API updates?
Answer:
Android 16
Android 16 introduced a new release cadence involving a major SDK release followed by minor SDK releases to deliver new APIs and features more frequently.
4
In the context of Uraan Pakistan, 'NETU' stands for:
Answer:
National Economic Transformation Unit
NETU stands for the 'National Economic Transformation Unit,' which is responsible for executing the 5Es plan under the Uraan Pakistan initiative.
5
Which upcoming European launcher is set to carry the 'Galileo' navigation satellites in late 2025?
Answer:
Ariane 6
The Ariane 6, Europe's new heavy-lift launch vehicle, is scheduled to deploy Galileo navigation satellites as part of its early missions.
6
The 'National Job Portal' (NJP) in Pakistan is an initiative integrated under which government board?
Answer:
NITB
The National Job Portal (NJP) is a key e-governance initiative developed and maintained by the National Information Technology Board (NITB) of Pakistan.
7
Which 'WorldView' satellite constellation by Maxar saw new launches in 2025?
Answer:
Legion
Maxar Technologies launched satellites for its 'WorldView Legion' constellation in 2025, which provides high-frequency, high-resolution Earth imagery.
8
The 'Aurora' supercomputer is located at which US National Laboratory?
Answer:
Argonne
The Aurora supercomputer, one of the world's fastest, is housed at the Argonne National Laboratory in Illinois.
9
Which new feature did 'WhatsApp' add in late 2025 to resemble Instagram?
Answer:
Activity Notes on Profiles
WhatsApp introduced 'Activity Notes' (or just Notes) to user profiles, a feature similar to Instagram Notes, allowing users to share short text updates with contacts.
10
In 2025, Pakistan's IT Minister announced that the country had become the 9th largest market for what?
Answer:
Mobile App Downloads
Data released in 2025 highlighted that Pakistan had become the 9th largest market globally for mobile app downloads, reflecting its rapidly growing digital user base.