(APR 2023 Pak Aff) Mcqs Planet

Question 1

In April 2023, US congressman expressing concern over the ‘terrible disappearances, human rights abuses and substantial evidence of torture in Pakistan, Named?
A. Brad Sherman
B. Gregory Meeks
C. Mark Reed
D. Alex Padilla

Answer 1

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Correct Answer: A. Brad Sherman

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US congressman Brad Sherman expressing concern over the ‘terrible disappearances, human rights abuses and substantial evidence of torture in Pakistan said the United States stands with democracy, the rule of law, human rights, and the right of free speech in Pakistan. On April 29, 2023, Congressman Brad Sherman, a record 13th-time member of the House from California and an influential member of the ruling Democratic Party, also put his speech on his official Twitter site.

Question 2

Pakistan Television (PTV) has officially launched its first OTT platform service, Named?
A. PAKFLLIX
B. PTVFLLIX
C. WATCHFLLIX
D. PAKPTV

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Correct Answer: B. PTVFLLIX

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For millennials, watching PTV shows in the evening is part of their childhood memories a nostalgia that still hits strong at the slightest mention of any of those iconic serials. The viewers can now relive those glorious memories as the state-run Pakistan Television (PTV) has officially launched its first OTT platform service PTVFLLIX. A subscription-based platform, PTVFLIX will allow users to watch old dramas, sitcoms, and numerous other programmes that helped build the foundations of PTV in the entertainment industry not just in Pakistan, but also for viewers across the world.

Question 3

When Google has opened the first-ever App Growth Lab in Pakistan?
A. April 23, 2023
B. April 24, 2023
C. April 25, 2023
D. April 26, 2023

Answer 3

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Correct Answer: D. April 26, 2023

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Following the launch of the Gaming Growth Lab in Pakistan last year, Google on April 26, 2023 announced that it had opened the first ever App Growth Lab in Pakistan. The latter is a four-month programme to identify high-potential app developers, studios, and companies looking to accelerate and grow their businesses. The launch represents Googles commitment to helping grow Pakistans app industry locally and globally. With intensive education and support phases, the programme will allow app developers to learn from Google experts in areas such as Ads, AdMob, Firebase, gTech, Play, and Industry leaders.

Question 4

Who becomes first Pakistani boxer to win Golden Gloves championship in US?
A. Muhammad Musa
B. Jahanzeb Rizwan
C. Shahzaib Danish
D. None of these

Answer 4

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Correct Answer: B. Jahanzeb Rizwan

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Pakistani-origin boxer Jahanzeb Rizwan has won the National Golden Gloves tournament in the United States. The amateur boxer knocked out his opponent in the third round; the young blood also raked accolades for displaying impressive skills as he won all 12 contests in the championship.

Question 5

According to Annual Report of Asian Development Bank Floods in Pakistan caused loss of ___ to Pakistan’s economy?
A. $20 Million
B. $20 Billion
C. $30 Billion
D. $30 Million

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Correct Answer: C. $30 Billion

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According to Annual Report of Asian Development Bank Floods in Pakistan caused loss of $30 Billion to Pakistan’s economy. According to the ADB report, 1,730 people were killed, 33.3 million people were affected by the floods in Pakistan

Question 6

According to Asian Development Bank(ADB) which Asian country received highest funding in 2022?
A. India
B. Pakistan
C. China
D. Bangladesh

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Correct Answer: B. Pakistan

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According to Asian Development Bank (ADB) Asian country ‘Pakistan‘ received highest funding in 2022. The bank said that floods damaged the economy, especially the crops which created an imbalance of supply and demand and increased inflation. The ADB financed projects worth $31.8 billion in Asia. The ADB and partners have given projects worth $5.5 billion to Pakistan while in 2022, concessional loans of $2 billion and $60 million have been provided to Pakistan.

Question 7

When did the blast in the Swat CTD police station occur?
A. April 22, 2023
B. April 24, 2023
C. April 26, 2023
D. April 28, 2023

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Correct Answer: B. April 24, 2023

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At least a dozen people, including police officials, lost their lives in a powerful explosion inside the Kabal police station late on April 24, 2023 evening. According to hospital sources, at least 57 people including three civilians sustained injuries in the blast.

Question 8

Former speaker of Balochistan Assembly Mir Zahoor Hussain Khosa died on:
A. 23 April 2023
B. 25 April 2023
C. 26 April 2023
D. 28 April 2023

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Correct Answer: A. 23 April 2023

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Mir Zahoor Hussain Khan Khoso (Urdu: ظہور حسین کھوسو; died 23 April 2023) was a Pakistani politician who was the speaker of the Balochistan Assembly from 31 May 1990 to 17 November 1990, as well as being the leader of the Rind tribe. He also served as an MPA in Balochistan for PP26.

Question 9

According to a report by Action on Armed Violence (AOAV), how many civilians killed due to use of explosive weapons in 2022?
A. 500
B. 550
C. 700
D. 800

Answer 9

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Correct Answer: C. 700

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Pakistan experienced the highest number of civilian casualties due to use of explosive weapons in 2022, says a report by Action on Armed Violence (AOAV), a London-based charity, recording 721 civilian casualties due to use of explosive weapons in 126 incidents in the country. This marked a 62 per cent increase from 445 civilian casualties recorded across 100 incidents in 2021, says the Explosive Violence Monitor 2022.

Question 10

Who is the current Prime Minister of AJ&K?
A. Chaudhry Anwar-ul-Haq
B. Sardar Tanveer Ilyas
C. Abdul Qayyum Khan Niazi
D. Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry

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Correct Answer: A. Chaudhry Anwar-ul-Haq

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Chaudhry Anwarul Haq is a Kashmiri politician from Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). He is the current and 15th Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir since April 2023. He previously served as the Speaker of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly from August 2021 to April 2023.

Question 11

In April 2023, The SBP reserves have been showing some improvement following the inflow of a $1.3bn loan from which country?
A. Saudi Arabia
B. UAE
C. China
D. USA

Answer 11

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Correct Answer: C. China

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Foreign exchange reserves of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $394 million during the week ended on April 14, reported the central bank on April 20, 2023. The SBP reserves have been showing some improvement following the inflow of a $1.3bn loan from China in three installments in recent weeks. Pakistan depends largely on China for commercial and non-commercial loans and currently owes the highest amount of $30bn to Beijing.

Question 12

In April 2023, Pakistan has placed its first order for discounted crude oil from which country?

A. Iran
B. Russia
C. Oman
D. Saudi Arabia

Answer 12

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Correct Answer: B. Russia

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Pakistan has placed its first order for discounted Russian crude oil under a deal struck between Islamabad and Moscow, State Minister for Petroleum Musadik Malik said, with one cargo to dock at the port of Karachi in May. Pakistans purchase gives Russia a new outlet, adding to Moscows growing sales to India and China, as it redirects oil from Western markets because of the Ukraine conflict.

Question 13

What is the name for the hybrid solar eclipse which will transit from an annular eclipse to a total eclipse?

A. Ningaloo Eclipse
B. Partial Eclipse
C. Helcos Eclipse
D. Lumbar Eclipse

Answer 13

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Correct Answer: A. Ningaloo Eclipse

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The Ningaloo Eclipse is a hybrid solar eclipse in which the eclipse will transit from an annular eclipse to a total eclipse in certain regions of the world and again transit back to an annular eclipse. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, thereby obscuring the view of the Sun from a small part of the Earth. There are four types of solar eclipses: total, partial, hybrid, and annular.

Question 14

has NADRA has launched its cutting-edge ‘Automated Finger Identification System’ (AFIS) named as?

A. Nadra
B. Nadir
C. Self Identifier
D. None of these

Answer 14

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Correct Answer: B. Nadir

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The National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched its cutting-edge Automated Finger Identification System (AFIS), branded as “NADIR”, for civil purposes. ‘NADIR’ represents a major advancement in the field of biometrics, Utilising the unique characteristics of fingerprints to establish a robust and reliable method of identity verification. Based on the Fingerprint Verification Competition (FVC), an internationally acclaimed benchmarking conducted in Italy, NADIR has achieved an impressive accuracy rate exceeding 99.5%.

Question 15

TikTok has removed over ___ videos uploaded from Pakistan for violating community guidelines in Q4 2022?
A. 11.25 Million
B. 11.68 Million
C. 12.00 Million
D. 12.68 Million

Answer 15

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Correct Answer: D. 12.68 Million

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TikTok, A popular online video sharing social networking service – has removed over 12.68 million videos uploaded from Pakistan for violating community guidelines in Q4 2022. The online short video service has released its latest community guidelines enforcement report for Q4 2022 (October-December 2022), “building on its commitment to a multi-pronged approach to stop misinformation on the platform”.

Question 16

Who will lead a Pakistani delegation to the 4th meeting of the Neighbouring Countries of Afghanistan?
A. Shehbaz Sharif
B. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
C. Hina Rabbani Khar
D. None of these

Answer 16

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Correct Answer: C. Hina Rabbani Khar

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Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar will lead a Pakistani delegation to the 4th meeting of the Neighbouring Countries of Afghanistan to be held in Samarkand on April 13, 2023. On the sidelines of the ministerial huddle, Ms. Khar will hold bilateral meetings with leaders of the participating states. The mechanism was launched in 2021 on Pakistan`s initiative with a view to evolving a regional approach to the situation in Afghanistan.

Question 17

Mujahid Dam will be constructed in Chontra region while Mohata dam will be constructed in?
A. Chontra
B. Raika
C. Daultala
D. Murree

Answer 17

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Correct Answer: B. Raika

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The Mohata Dam will be constructed in Raika, the densely populated union council of Rawalpindi District, at an estimated cost of Rs660.23 million and will help irrigate 6,000 acres of agricultural land in the area. The construction of this Dam will be finished in 18 months according sources.

Question 18

According the sources the Construction of Mujahid dam will be finished in?
A. 30 Days
B. 30 Months
C. 30 Weeks
D. 30 Years

Answer 18

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Correct Answer: B. 30 Months

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The construction of Mujahid dam will be finished in 30 months according to sources. An irrigation system will also be laid along with this dam, which will irrigate 7,000 acres of land in the vast rural area of Chontra, the sources said. Around 150,000 people of Chontra and surrounding areas will get potable water for which water tanks will be built.

Question 19

The Mujahid Dam will be constructed in which region of Rawalpindi?
A. Raika
B. Nambal
C. Chontra
D. None of these

Answer 19

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Correct Answer: C. Chontra

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The Mujahid Dam will be constructed in Chontra region of Rawalpindi. According to sources, the estimated cost of the Mujahid Dam is Rs937.73 million. Around 150,000 people of Chontra and surrounding areas will get potable water for which water tanks will be built.

Question 20

in the acute shortage of water in the garrison city authorities have approved the construction of which dam?
A. Mujahid Dam
B. Mohata Dam
C. Both a & b
D. Mangla Dam-2

Answer 20

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Correct Answer: C. Both a & b

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Punjab Small Dams Organisation approved the projects for construction of Mujahid and Mohata dams while funds have also been released for construction of these two dams under the Annual Development Programme (ADP). by formation of these two dams 350,000 people residing in Rawalpindi district will get clean drinking water and supply of water from these dams also help irrigate 13,000 acres of agricultural land.

Question 21

On April 7, 2023, Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) signed an agreement to extend a $_____ million loan to Pakistan for Mohmand Dam project.
A. $160 million
B. $200 million
C. $220 million
D. $240 million

Answer 21

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Correct Answer: D. $240 million

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Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) on April 7, 2023, signed an agreement to extend a $240 million loan to Pakistan for the construction of the $1.2 billion Mohmand Multipurpose Dam project and help transition towards green energy. The agreement was signed by the Chief Executive Officer of SFD Sultan Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, and the Federal Secretary for the Ministry of Economic Affairs Dr. Kazim Niaz. Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki also witnessed the signing ceremony.

Question 22

When Khunjerab Pass reopened after three years?
A. 2 April 2023
B. 3 April 2023
C. 4 April 2023
D. 5 April 2023

Answer 22

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Correct Answer: B. 3 April 2023

Question 23

Revised import policy for livestock approved from the cabinet on:
A. April 3, 2023
B. April 5, 2023
C. April 7, 2023
D. April 9, 2023

Answer 23

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Correct Answer: B. April 5, 2023

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The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet on April 5, 2023, approved amendments to the Import Policy Order 2022 to comply with new international guidelines on live animal trade. The committee`s meeting, presided over by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, also approved an Rs300 million supplementary grant to the Ministry of Housing and Works for repairing and maintaining public buildings.

Question 24

Who is the current first Female Chief Justice of Peshawar High Court?
A. Ayesha Malik
B. Musarrat Hilali
C. Syeda Tahira Safdar
D. None of these

Answer 24

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Correct Answer: B. Musarrat Hilali

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Justice Musarrat Hilali is the current first Female Chief Justice of Peshawar High Court. President Arif Alvi appointed Justice Hilali as chief justice Peshawar High Court with effect from April 1, 2023 and till the appointment of a regular chief justice by the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP)

Question 25

The Khunjerab Pass has reopened on 3 April 2023 after how many years?
A. 2 Years
B. 3 Years
C. 4 Years
D. 5 Years

Answer 25

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Correct Answer: B. 3 Years

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The Khunjerab Pass has reopened on 2 April 2023 after 3 years. PM Shehbaz Sharif said the reopening of the pass had removed a hurdle that would expedite the work on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), adding that restoration of the trade route between the two countries, after three years, was a matter of huge rejoicing.

Question 26

When PM of Pakistan Shahbaz Sharif announced the Reopening of Khunjerab Pass?
A. 1 April 2023
B. 2 April 2023
C. 3 April 2023
D. 4 April 2023

Answer 26

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Correct Answer: B. 2 April 2023

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on 2 April 2023 expressed his pleasure over the reopening of Khunjerab Pass and said it would help increase the trade between Pakistan and China. The prime minister welcomed the step to boost trade with the Iron Brother China,

Question 27

When Enaam Ahmed has become the first-ever Pakistani to win go-karting world championship?
A. 2 April 2023
B. 3 April 2023
C. 4 April 2023
D. None of these

Answer 27

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Correct Answer: A. 2 April 2023

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On A. 2 April 2023 Enaam Ahmed has become the first-ever Pakistani to win go-karting world championship. Enaam Ahmad is 23-year-old, going places around the world with his winning streaks on the dangerous tracks, driving cars at an average 200 miles per hour – making sure that his car carries both British and Pakistani flags. Enaam is one of the brightest and most exciting young racing talents in motor sport. He has been winning championships and breaking records from the age of 14.

Question 28

Who has become the first ever and only Pakistani to be a world champion in Karting race?
A. Saad Lari
B. Shahzad Qureshi
C. Enaam Ahmad
D. Uzair Magsi

Answer 28

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Correct Answer: C. Enaam Ahmad

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Proudly waving the flag of Pakistan across the world in Formula racing circuit, Enaam Ahmed has become the first-ever Pakistani to win go-karting world championship, beating the records of Formula One drivers Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. Enaam Ahmed is also the British Formula 3 Champion, the first ever high-level Formula Championship winner in the history of Pakistan, beating the record of Ayrton Senna by winning 13 races in one season.

Question 29

Who becomes the first-ever female chief justice of Peshawar High Court?
A. Kainat Ansari
B. Musarrat Hilali
C. Naema Keshwar
D. Saba Kanwal

Answer 29

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Correct Answer: B. Musarrat Hilali

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Musarrat Hilali is a Pakistani judge and currently serving as the acting Chief Justice of the Peshawar High Court. Since March 2013, she has been the only woman on the bench of the Peshawar High Court. She is the third woman to sit on the bench in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. Took oath as Acting Chief Justice of the Peshawar High Court on 1st April 2023.

Question 30

According to World Bank Survey, Only _____% of women in Quetta are employed.
A. 8%
B. 12%
C. 14%
D. 16%

Answer 30

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Correct Answer: D. 16%

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Results from Quetta urban household survey carried out by the World Bank reveals that only 16 percent of working-age women in the area participate in the labor market, compared to 72pc men.

Question 31

In March 2023, the Inflation rate is ____ % in Pakistan.
A. 32.2%
B. 35.4%
C. 37.6%
D. 39.1%

Answer 31

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Correct Answer: B. 35.4%

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Consumer inflation raced to 35.4 percent in March, the highest annual rise in prices on record, driven mainly by skyrocketing costs of food, electricity, beverage and transport, official data showed on April 1, 2023. Poor citizens are already feeling the brunt of such high inflation, which has become unrelenting on the back of a messy cocktail of factors like political instability, years of financial mismanagement, the rupee`s depreciation, and as the government scrambled to meet IMF conditions to unlock a desperately needed bailout.

Question 32

Who has been sworn in as the first female chief justice of the Peshawar High Court?
A. Justice Nida Khan
B. Justice Ayesha Baig
C. Justice Musarrat Hilali
D. None of these

Answer 32

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Correct Answer: C. Justice Musarrat Hilali

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Justice Mussarat Hilali was on April 1, 2023, sworn in as the first female chief justice of the Peshawar High Court the acting charge she will hold till the appointment of a permanent incumbent by the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP). Justice Hilali, appointed to the new position by President Arif Alvi on March 29, was administered the oath by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Haji Ghulam Ali at a simple ceremony.