Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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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
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What does FATA stand for?
Answer:
Federally Administered Tribal Areas
FATA stands for the Federally Administered Tribal Areas, which were merged into the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in 2018.
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What is the meaning of NCOC?
Answer:
National Command and Operation Center
NCOC stands for the National Command and Operation Center, which was the nerve center for Pakistan's unified response against the COVID-19 pandemic.
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What does SIFC stand for?
Answer:
Special Investment Facilitation Council
SIFC stands for the Special Investment Facilitation Council, established to fast-track foreign investment in key sectors of the Pakistani economy.
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What is the full form of PBS?
Answer:
Pakistan Bureau of Statistics
PBS stands for the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. It is the department responsible for collecting, compiling, and analyzing national statistics, including the population census.
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What does PMDC stand for?
Answer:
Both a and b
PMDC stands for both the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (the medical regulator) and the Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (the state-owned mineral exploration company).
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What is the meaning of PEC?
Answer:
Pakistan Engineering Council
PEC stands for the Pakistan Engineering Council. It is a statutory body that regulates the engineering profession and accredits engineering programs at universities in Pakistan.
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What does NITB stand for?
Answer:
National Information Technology Board
NITB stands for the National Information Technology Board. It is the focal body for the digitization of the federal government and implementation of e-governance in Pakistan.
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What is the meaning of PAEC?
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Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission
PAEC stands for the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission. It is a scientific and nuclear research agency responsible for nuclear power development and applications in agriculture, medicine, and industry.
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What does OGDCL stand for?
Answer:
Oil and Gas Development Corporation Limited
OGDCL stands for the Oil and Gas Development Corporation Limited. It is a Pakistani multinational oil and gas company and the national oil company of Pakistan.
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What is the full form of SECP?
Answer:
Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan
SECP stands for the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan. It is the financial regulatory agency responsible for overseeing the corporate sector and capital markets in the country.