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Which major joint satellite mission between NASA and ISRO was launched in July 2025 to monitor Earth's changing ecosystems and ice masses?
Answer:
NISAR
The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission was launched in July 2025. It is a joint project to co-develop and launch a dual-frequency synthetic aperture radar satellite for observing Earth's complex processes.
2
In November 2025, ISRO launched which communication satellite using the LVM3 launch vehicle?
Answer:
CMS-03
ISRO launched the CMS-03 communication satellite on November 2, 2025, using the LVM3-M5 vehicle, aimed at enhancing communication capabilities.
3
Which operating system, released by Google in June 2025, introduced 'Desktop Windowing' for tablets to improve multitasking?
Answer:
Android 16
Android 16 was officially released in June 2025. One of its key features for tablets and large screens is 'Desktop Windowing,' allowing users to run multiple apps in resizable windows similar to a desktop environment.
4
What is the name of the new digital identity initiative launched by NADRA in 2025 that allows Pakistani citizens to store their ID on mobile phones?
Answer:
NADRA Digital ID
In 2025, NADRA introduced the 'NADRA Digital ID' (via the Pak ID app), allowing citizens to carry a secure digital version of their CNIC on their smartphones for verification and services.
5
Which viral social media app, popular among Gen Z in 2025, is described as a 'mashup of Twitter and Myspace' with customizable text-based profiles?
Answer:
Noplace
Noplace became a viral sensation in 2025, appealing to Gen Z with its colorful, customizable text-based profiles and a focus on social updates, drawing comparisons to a mix of Twitter and Myspace.
6
The 'Proba-3' mission, launched in late 2024, is a collaboration involving which space agency to demonstrate precise formation flying?
Answer:
ESA (European Space Agency)
Proba-3 is an ESA mission launched in late 2024 to demonstrate high-precision formation flying of satellites, effectively creating a giant solar coronagraph in space.
7
Which Pakistan Railways app received significant updates in 2025 to facilitate digital ticketing and seat reservation?
Answer:
Rabta
The 'Rabta' app is Pakistan Railways' official platform for automated booking and travel assistance. It saw operational updates and feedback iterations in 2025 to streamline ticketing.
8
In 2025, which US-based supercomputer was recognized as the first to officially break the 'exascale' barrier and remains a benchmark for AI workloads?
Answer:
Frontier
Frontier, located at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is the world's first supercomputer to officially break the exascale barrier (1 quintillion calculations per second) and remained a top performer in 2025.
9
The 'Digital Nation Pakistan Act 2025' aims to establish which centralized body to oversee the country's digital transformation?
Answer:
National Digital Commission
The Act proposes the establishment of a 'National Digital Commission' (and a Pakistan Digital Authority) to provide strategic direction and operational oversight for the country's digitization.
10
Which major subsea cable system, with landings in Egypt and Pakistan, operationalized key segments in 2025 to boost internet capacity?
Answer:
2Africa
The '2Africa' cable, one of the longest in the world, continued operationalizing segments in 2025, including key landings in the Middle East and Africa, significantly boosting connectivity.
11
Which specific Apple operating system update, expected in September 2025, is rumored to feature a camera app inspired by VisionOS?
Answer:
iOS 19
iOS 19, anticipated for release in September 2025, is rumored to include a redesigned Camera app with visual elements and functionality inspired by Apple's VisionOS.
12
The 'Uraan Pakistan' initiative, highlighted in 2025, includes 'E-Pakistan' as a pillar to focus on which area?
Answer:
Digital Transformation and IT Exports
'E-Pakistan' is a core pillar of the Uraan Pakistan initiative, specifically targeting digital transformation, increasing IT exports, and fostering a knowledge-based economy.
13
Which ISRO satellite mission, launched in January 2025, is a 'Next Generation Navigational Satellite'?
Answer:
NVS-02
NVS-02 is part of ISRO's next-generation navigational satellite series (NavIC), launched in January 2025 to enhance the accuracy and coverage of India's indigenous navigation system.
14
Google hosted which major developer event in Lahore in October 2025 to promote AI innovation in Pakistan?
Answer:
Think Apps 2025
Google hosted 'Think Apps 2025' in Lahore in October 2025, bringing together developers and industry leaders to discuss AI integration and app growth in Pakistan.
15
Which space mission successfully performed a gravity assist flyby of Mars in March 2025 on its way to Jupiter's icy moon?
Answer:
Europa Clipper
NASA's Europa Clipper mission performed a gravity assist flyby of Mars in March 2025 to adjust its trajectory for its long journey to study Jupiter's moon, Europa.
16
Which mobile app, gaining popularity in 2025, functions like a 'walkie-talkie' for sending live voice messages to friends?
Answer:
Ten Ten
Ten Ten gained popularity in 2025 as a live audio app that turns a phone into a walkie-talkie, allowing users to send real-time voice messages to friends.
17
In 2025, the 'World Bank' released which major database report tracking global financial inclusion and digital adoption?
Answer:
Global Findex 2025
The World Bank released 'The Global Findex 2025' database, a comprehensive report measuring financial inclusion, digital payments, and fintech adoption globally.
18
Which satellite, launched by South Korea in 2025, is designed for high-resolution earth observation?
Answer:
KOMPSAT-7A
KOMPSAT-7A is a South Korean multi-purpose satellite launched in 2025 to provide high-resolution optical and infrared images for governmental and civilian use.
19
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.
20
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.
