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 'Tianzhou' spacecraft series serves what function for the Chinese space program?
Answer:
Cargo/Resupply
Tianzhou is the automated cargo spacecraft used to resupply the Tiangong space station.
2
Which company's 'Dream Chaser' spaceplane was preparing for its first mission to the ISS in the 2025 timeframe?
Answer:
Sierra Space
Sierra Space is the developer of the Dream Chaser, a reusable lifting-body spaceplane designed to transport cargo to the ISS.
3
The 'Gateway' space station is a key component of which program?
Answer:
Artemis
The Lunar Gateway is a planned space station in lunar orbit that will serve as a solar-powered communication hub and habitation module for the Artemis program.
4
Which Indian mission launched in late 2024 is dedicated to X-ray polarimetry?
Answer:
XPoSat
XPoSat (X-ray Polarimeter Satellite) is India's first dedicated polarimetry mission to study various dynamics of bright astronomical X-ray sources.
5
The 'New Glenn' rocket, which debuted in 2025, is named after which astronaut?
Answer:
John Glenn
Blue Origin's rocket is named after John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth.
6
Which major space telescope has a 'Quick Data Release' policy to share early science with the world?
Answer:
Euclid
Euclid's 'Quick Data Release' (Q1) in 2025 was a specific initiative to demonstrate the telescope's capabilities early in its mission.
7
In 2025, 'Starlink' satellite coverage was boosted by the 100th launch of the year. Who operates Starlink?
Answer:
SpaceX
Starlink is the satellite internet constellation operated by SpaceX.
8
The 'NISAR' satellite, a joint mission between NASA and ISRO, is designed to observe:
Answer:
Earth's changing ecosystems and ice masses
NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) is an Earth observation mission to measure Earth's changing ecosystems, ice masses, and natural hazards.
9
Which private company is developing the 'Voyager' space station's 'Hilton' designed crew suites?
Answer:
Voyager Space / Starlab
Starlab (led by Voyager Space) has partnered with Hilton to design the crew suites and interiors of the station.
10
What is the specific target of the 'Europa Clipper' mission?
Answer:
Europa (Jupiter's moon)
As the name suggests, the mission is dedicated to studying Jupiter's moon Europa to investigate its habitability.