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PAKISTAN AFFAIRS MCQs

100 Questions TextBook
1

Who currently serves as Pakistan's Ambassador to Hungary?

A
Asif Hussain Memon
B
Muhammad Aejaz
C
Salman mirza
D
Ali nawaz
2

What was the name of the elephant, a long-term resident of Safari Park, that died unexpectedly?

A
Sonia
B
Malka
C
Noori
D
none
3

The 13th biennial SAARC ENT Congress commenced after a hiatus of how many years?

A
10 years
B
20 years
C
13 years
D
none of these
4

Who is currently leading the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) as its Chairman?

A
Waseem Mukhtar
B
Tauseef H Farooqi
C
Syed Masood ul Hassan Naqvi
D
Brig (R) Tariq Saddozai
5

Who currently holds the position of Federal Minister for Aviation?

A
Fawad Chaudhry
B
Ghulam Sarwar
C
Khawaja Muhammad Asif
D
None of these
6

Following the announcement by former aviation minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan, how many pilots with questionable licenses were suspended from flying?

A
200
B
262
C
150
D
141
7

Which major step was taken by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) to comply with the safety requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)?

A
Increasing the number of pilots
B
Hiring international consultants
C
Passing the PCAA Act and separating regulatory and service provider roles
D
Lowering ticket prices
8

Besides PIA, which other Pakistani airline was granted Third Country Operator (TCO) status by the European Commission?

A
Air Sial
B
Serene Air
C
Airblue
D
Shaheen Airlines
9

What was the estimated annual financial loss for PIA resulting from the European flight ban?

A
Rs20 billion
B
Rs30 billion
C
Rs40 billion
D
Rs50 billion
10

What was the primary reason for the ban imposed on PIA flights to Europe in June 2020?

A
Due to the airline's financial losses
B
Following a PIA plane crash in Lahore
C
After the Karachi plane crash and claims of fake pilot licenses
D
After PIA did not pass a safety audit by ICAO
11

Which authority removed the prohibition on Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flights to Europe in December 2024?

A
International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)
B
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
C
International Air Transport Association (IATA)
D
European Commission for Air Transport (ECAT)
12

On what date did the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) officially lift the ban on PIA's European flights?

A
November 26, 2024
B
November 29, 2024
C
December 1, 2024
D
None of These
13

The picture of which famous personality is NOT featured on Pakistan's seventy-five rupee (Rs. 75) currency note?

A
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
B
Allama Muhammad Iqbal
C
Malala Yousafzai
D
Fatima Jinnah
14

In honor of whose 555th birth anniversary did the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) issue a commemorative Rs. 55 coin?

A
Baba Bulley Shah
B
Bhagat Singh
C
Baba Fareed Shakarganj
D
Baba Guru Nanak
15

In the recent incident in Parachinar, what was the reported death toll?

A
Over 30
B
Over 42
C
Over 50
D
None of These
16

On which date in November 2024 did the distinguished journalist Khaled Ahmed die?

A
September 17
B
October 17
C
November 17
D
December 17
17

On what date did the government of Japan authorize an $18.5 million grant for a flood management project in Pakistan's Haripur district?

A
12 November, 2024
B
13 November, 2024
C
14 November, 2024
D
None of these
18

Who currently holds the position of Secretary General for the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO)?

A
Mr. Khusrav Noziri
B
Dr. Hadi Soleimanpour
C
Asad Majeed Khan
D
Dr. Ahmad Aboul Gheit
19

According to a UNICEF report, which Pakistani province reports the greatest percentage of children not attending school (OOSC)?

A
Punjab
B
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)
C
Sindh
D
Balochistan
20

What are the scheduled dates for the T20 Blind Cricket World Cup 2024 being held in Pakistan?

A
November 23 to December 3
B
November 20 to November 30
C
December 1 to December 10
D
None of the Above
21

In which country is the T20 Blind Cricket World Cup 2024 set to take place?

A
India
B
Pakistan
C
South Africa
D
Sri Lanka
22

How many times has Islamabad, Pakistan, hosted the Annual Conference of the International Association of Peacekeeping Training Centres (IAPTC) as of the event on November 4-8, 2024?

A
7th time
B
5th time
C
3rd time
D
1st time
23

Where is the 28th Annual Conference of the International Association of Peacekeeping Training Centres (IAPTC) taking place from November 4-8, 2024?

A
Nairobi, Kenya
B
Islamabad, Pakistan
C
New York, USA
D
Dhaka, Bangladesh
24

On November 4, 2024, which provincial assembly was the first to pass the resolution required by the 26th Amendment to establish a provincial constitutional bench?

A
Punjab
B
Sindh
C
KP
D
Balochistan
25

Which of the following military-related amendment bills were passed by parliament on November 4, 2024?

A
The Pakistan Army (Amendment) Bill 2024
B
The Pakistan Air Force (Amendment) Bill 2024
C
The Pakistan Navy (Amendment) Bill 2024
D
All of the above
26

Which of these judicial amendment bills were approved by parliament on November 4, 2024?

A
The Supreme Court Number of Judges (Amendment) Bill 2024
B
The Supreme Court Practice and Procedure (Amendment) Bill 2024
C
The Islamabad High Court (Amendment) Bill 2024
D
All of the above
27

What was the total number of bills passed by the coalition government in both parliamentary houses on November 4, 2024?

A
2
B
4
C
6
D
8
28

In the Committee to Protect Journalists' 2024 'Global Impunity Index', what is Pakistan's rank among the 13 countries with the worst records?

A
First
B
Fifth
C
Ninth
D
Twelfth
29

Which country agreed on November 2, 2024, to finance the second phase of Pakistan's 'Billion Tree Afforestation Support Project' (BTASP) with 20 million euros?

A
France
B
Germany
C
Austria
D
Netherlands
30

The freedom of Gilgit-Baltistan from Dogra rule was commemorated on November 1, 2024, marking which anniversary?

A
77th
B
75th
C
70th
D
65th
31

Who headed the Pakistani delegation at the 8th Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh?

A
Foreign Minister
B
Finance Minister
C
Prime Minister
D
Commerce and Trade Minister
32

Who hosted the two-day 2024 "International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG)" conference in Islamabad on October 29-30?

A
The Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency
B
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
C
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
D
Human Rights Commission of Pakistan
33

What is Pakistan's new ranking in the International Telecommunication Union's (ITU) Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2024?

A
Tier-1 (Role-modelling)
B
Tier-2 (Advancing)
C
Tier-3 (Establishing)
D
None of these
34

How did the World Justice Project's (WJP) Rule of Law Index for 2024 rank Pakistan out of 142 countries globally?

A
125th
B
129th
C
135th
D
140th
35

Where was the 45th Annual Forum of 'Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA)' and the 13th Consultative Assembly of Parliamentarians on the International Criminal Court and Rule of Law convened?

A
Victoria, Seychelles
B
Islamabad, Pakistan
C
New Delhi, India
D
Washington D.C., USA
36

Which Superintendent of Police (SP) from Pakistan was honored with the 2024 International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Global Award for exceptional professional service?

A
Imran Qureshi
B
Mohammad Naveed
C
Beenish Fatima
D
Rashim Jehangir
37

Which social media platform, in partnership with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), introduced the #DigitalHifazat contest?

A
Facebook
B
TikTok
C
X (Twitter)
D
WhatsApp
38

Which Pakistani senator headed the delegation that acted as international observers for the 2024 parliamentary elections in Uzbekistan?

A
Senator Irfan Siddiqui
B
Senator Sarmad Ali
C
Senator Amir Chishti
D
Senator Ayesha Raza
39

Who was the head of the Pakistan delegation at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2024 in Apia, Samoa?

A
Shahbaz Sharif
B
Asif Ali Zardari
C
Mohammad Ishaq Dar
D
Muhammad Aurangzeb
40

Who was in charge of the Pakistan delegation at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa?

A
Deputy Prime Minister
B
Foreign Minister
C
Prime Minister
D
Both A and B
41

Justice Yahya Afridi was inaugurated as the 30th Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) by President Asif Ali Zardari at a ceremony held where on October 26, 2024?

A
Prime Minister House
B
Supreme Court
C
Awan-i-Saddar
D
Majlis-e-Shoora
42

Who currently serves as the Chief Justice of Pakistan?

A
Justice Umar Ata Bandial
B
Justice Qazi Faez Isa
C
Justice Yahya Afridi
D
Justice Mansoor Ali Shah
43

Who won a gold medal at the Mr. Universe 2024 event, organized by the World Fitness Federation in Las Vegas, USA?

A
Ali Haider
B
Nadeem Ahmed
C
Rameez Ibrahim
D
None of them
44

To date, how many amendments have been formally ratified and added to the 1973 Constitution?

A
22
B
24
C
26
D
None of these
45

Who is scheduled to be sworn in as the next Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) on October 26, 2024?

A
Justice Mansoor Ali Shah
B
Justice Yahya Afridi
C
Justice Qazi Faez Essa
D
Justice Sajjad Ali Shah
46

As per "The Constitution (Twenty-Sixth Amendment) Act, 2024," the 12-member Parliamentary Committee will nominate the new Chief Justice from a panel of the three most senior judges. The committee will then submit the chosen name to the Prime Minister, who will send it to the ________ for final confirmation.

A
President
B
Governor
C
Army Chief
D
Acting Chief Justice
47

According to "The Constitution (Twenty-Sixth Amendment) Act, 2024," a 12-member Parliamentary Committee will select the new Chief Justice from the three most senior Supreme Court judges. The committee will then forward the selected name to the ________?

A
President
B
Prime Minister
C
Chief of the Army Staff
D
Acting Chief Justice
48

Who presides over the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP)?

A
Army Chief
B
President
C
Prime Minister
D
Chief Justice
49

Which international organization denounced the approval of the 26th Constitutional Amendment, calling it a "detriment to judicial independence, the rule of law, and human rights protection"?

A
International Criminal Court
B
International Court of Justice
C
International Commission of Jurists
D
Amnesty International
50

Which Japanese organization will provide Rs. 4.22 billion in financing for Pakistan to acquire and set up 45 telemetry stations and five automatic weather stations?

A
Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
B
Japan International Cooperation Agency
C
Japan Association of Commerce and Industry
D
Government of Japan
51

With which country has Pakistan settled an agreement for the acquisition and installation of 45 telemetry stations and five automatic weather stations to enhance flood forecasting and weather monitoring?

A
The USA
B
Australia
C
Japan
D
China
52

A key provision of "The Constitution (Twenty-Sixth Amendment) Act, 2024" is the total elimination of Riba (Interest) from the country by which date?

A
January 1, 2025
B
January 1, 2026
C
January 1, 2027
D
January 1, 2028
53

Under "The Constitution (Twenty-Sixth Amendment) Act, 2024," who has the ultimate authority to approve the appointment of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan?

A
Parliamentary Committee
B
Chairman Senate of Pakistan
C
President of Pakistan
D
Prime Minister of Pakistan
54

As specified in the newly passed "The Constitution (Twenty-Sixth Amendment) Act, 2024," from which group will the 12-member Parliamentary Committee choose the new Chief Justice of Pakistan?

A
The Three Most Senior Judges
B
The Four Most Senior Judges
C
The Five Most Senior Judges
D
The Six Most Senior Judges
55

According to "The Constitution (Twenty-Sixth Amendment) Act, 2024," the tenure for the "Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan" has been fixed at ________?

A
3 Years
B
4 Years
C
5 Years
D
6 Years
56

The recently approved "The Constitution (Twenty-Sixth Amendment) Act, 2024" states that the most senior judge of each Constitutional Bench will act as its ________.

A
Presiding Officer
B
Speaker of the National Assembly
C
Chairman of the Senate
D
None of these
57

The newly passed "The Constitution (Twenty-Sixth Amendment) Act, 2024" aims to reform which of the following?

A
The appointment process and term length of the Chief Justice of Pakistan
B
The creation of Constitutional Benches at the Supreme Court with equal provincial representation
C
The creation of Constitutional Benches at the High Courts
D
All of these
58

How many National Assembly members in Pakistan cast their vote in support of "The Constitution (Twenty-Sixth Amendment) Act, 2024"?

A
4
B
12
C
65
D
225
59

How many members of the Pakistani Senate voted in favor of "The Constitution (Twenty-Sixth Amendment) Act, 2024"?

A
4
B
12
C
65
D
225
60

In October 2024, the Senate and National Assembly of Pakistan approved "The Constitution (Twenty-Sixth Amendment) Act, 2024" with what kind of majority vote?

A
1/2nd
B
2/3rd
C
1/4th
D
2/5th
61

Based on the 26th amendment to the 1973 constitution, a Supreme Court judge will serve until reaching the age of _______ years.

A
60
B
67
C
65
D
70
62

Which amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan received approval in October 2024?

A
25th
B
26th
C
27th
D
None of These
63

The 26th amendment gives the authority to the ________ to select the next CJP from a pool of three senior judges.

A
PM
B
President
C
Chief Justice
D
None of These
64

According to the 'Macro Poverty Outlook for Pakistan' report from the World Bank on October 18, 2024, the poverty rate is expected to stay close to ________ through Fiscal Year 2026.

A
20%
B
25%
C
30%
D
40%
65

Who was India's representative at the 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government Meeting in Pakistan in 2024?

A
Sushma Swaraj
B
Narendra Modi
C
Dr. S. Jaishankar
D
Rahul Gandhi
66

How was Pakistan classified in the 'Freedom on the Net 2024' report by Freedom House?

A
‘Free’
B
‘Partly Free’
C
‘Not Free’
D
None of the Above
67

What score did Pakistan receive out of 100 in the 'Freedom on the Net 2024' report published by Freedom House?

A
27
B
38
C
50
D
72
68

On what date did the Supreme Court invalidate the government job quota program for family members of low-grade employees who die in service, retire medically, or become disabled?

A
September 18, 2024
B
October 18, 2024
C
September 30, 2024
D
October 10, 2024
69

In the 2024 Freedom on the Net report, which rated the country as 'not free', what score did Pakistan receive?

A
27
B
50
C
35
D
21
70

Which nation signed a memorandum of subsidiary agreement with Pakistan for the 'Climate Resilient and Adaptive Water Allocation in Pakistan' project?

A
China
B
Malaysia
C
Australia
D
Saudi Arabia
71

When did the Senate of Pakistan approve the "Establishment of Special Courts Bill" for resolving property disputes of overseas Pakistanis?

A
October 1, 2023
B
October 1, 2024
C
October 17, 2024
D
September 17, 2024
72

The SCO Islamabad Summit in 2024 marked the _______ annual Council of Heads of Government (CHG) meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, held from October 15-16 in Islamabad.

A
23rd
B
25th
C
32nd
D
None of these
73

What institution did the heads of delegations at the SCO Summit 2024 in Islamabad suggest creating?

A
SCO Development Bank
B
SCO Development Fund (Special Account)
C
SCO Investment Fund
D
All of the Above
74

The visit on October 15, 2024, was the first time an Indian foreign minister had traveled to Pakistan in how many years?

A
Nearly 9
B
Nearly 11
C
Nearly 13
D
Nearly 15
75

When was the last time an Indian foreign minister visited Pakistan?

A
2015
B
2012
C
2010
D
2018
76

The IMF has urged Pakistan to eliminate preferential treatments, tax exemptions, and other protections for which sector(s)?

A
Agriculture
B
Textile
C
Health
D
Both A and B
77

Which Pakistani athlete won the 'gold medal' in the kyorugi event at the Sixth Asian Taekwondo Open Championship on October 16, 2024?

A
Nooh Dastgir
B
Shahzaib Khan
C
Arshad Nadeem
D
Talha Talib
78

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended that Pakistan allocate what percentage of its GDP annually towards climate resilience and adaptation measures to handle frequent extreme weather events?

A
One percent
B
Two percent
C
Three percent
D
Four percent
79

Chinese Premier Li Qiang and PM Shahbaz Sharif jointly launched the newly finished _____ through a 'virtual ceremony'.

A
Gwadar International Airport
B
Physical Infrastructure of Gwadar Port and the Free Zone Phase-1
C
Gwadar Smart Port City Master Plan
D
Pak-China Technical and Vocational Institute.
80

What agreements did PM Shahbaz Sharif and the Chinese Premier sign?

A
Joint production of TV programs
B
Currency Swap Agreement
C
‘Protocol on Quarantine Requirements’ for donkey meat exports to China
D
All of the Above
81

Li Qiang, the first Chinese Premier to visit Pakistan in ________ years, began a four-day official visit on October 14, 2024.

A
8
B
11
C
15
D
17
82

The inaugural 'Pakistan Oman Expo and Business Conference' took place on which dates in Muscat in 2024?

A
September 13-14
B
October 13-14
C
September 29-30
D
October 15-16
83

When was the Sindh Rawadari March held in Karachi, Pakistan?

A
10 October, 2024
B
11 October, 2024
C
12 October, 2024
D
13 October, 2024
84

What is the rank of the Council of Heads of Government within the SCO's decision-making structure?

A
First-highest
B
Second-highest
C
Third-highest
D
Supreme
85

As the current Chair, PM Shehbaz Sharif will lead the SCO Summit, which will be convened at the ________.

A
National Assembly
B
Senate
C
Jinnah Convention Centre
D
None of the Above
86

Under the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA) bill, who will serve as the 'Chairperson' of PERA?

A
Chief Minister
B
Chief Secretary
C
Interior Minister
D
IG Punjab Police
87

As per the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA) bill, where will the authority's main office be located?

A
Lahore
B
Multan
C
Faisalabad
D
Rahim Yar Khan
88

When was the "Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA) bill" passed by the Punjab Assembly?

A
October 1, 2024
B
October 4, 2024
C
October 8, 2024
D
October 11, 2024
89

Following its attack in Karachi on October 6, 2024, the outlawed Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) disclosed the name of its 'intelligence and analysis' wing. What is it called?

A
Ababeel
B
Zirab
C
Muqabil
D
Ráz
90

Which Pakistani actress was named by UNICEF as the country's first National Ambassador for Child Rights?

A
Yumna Zaidi
B
Saba Qamar
C
Ayeza Khan
D
Neelam Muneer
91

According to an FAO report from October 11, 2024, Pakistan is one of 20 countries threatened by dry conditions due to which weather pattern, anticipated to start in late 2024 and continue into early 2025?

A
El Nino
B
La Nina
C
Southern Oscillation (ENSO)
D
None of the Above
92

When did the veteran actor Abid Kashmiri, who won a Nigar Award for his performance in the 1988 movie ‘Bazaar-e-Husn,’ pass away?

A
September 15, 2024
B
September 30, 2024
C
October 1, 2024
D
October 11, 2024
93

Which province recently introduced an online service for obtaining a driving license?

A
Punjab
B
KPK
C
Balochistan
D
Sindh
94

Which Pakistani political figure gave a speech at the international forum in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan?

A
Khawaja Asif
B
Shehbaz Sharif
C
Bilawal Bhutto
D
Asif Ali Zardari
95

Where have the world's 4th largest reserves of oil and gas been discovered?

A
Africa
B
Russia
C
Pakistan
D
Afghanistan
96

What is Pakistan's ranking in the 2024 Asian Power Index (API)?

A
5th
B
7th
C
9th
D
27th
97

Which company introduced UgAi, Pakistan's premier integrated e-commerce platform for agriculture?

A
Fauji Fertilizers
B
Engro Fertilizers
C
Fatima Fertilizers
D
Agritech Fertilizers
98

What is the name given to Pakistan's first "Wavelength Division Multiplexing" (800 Gbps per wavelength) system, launched by PTCL?

A
Faster C+L
B
Super C+L
C
Pak C+L
D
None of the Above
99

Which telecommunications company introduced Pakistan's first '800 Gbps per wavelength' technology to provide faster internet?

A
Zong
B
Jazz
C
PTCL
D
Ufone
100

When was retired Lt-Gen Akhtar Nawaz Satti sworn in as the new chairman of the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) by President Asif Ali Zardari?

A
September 9, 2024
B
September 30, 2024
C
October 9, 2024
D
None of These