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
1
The 'Citizen Portal' received an award at the World Government Summit in 2019 in which category?
Answer:
Best Mobile Government App
The Pakistan Citizen Portal (PCP) won the 'Best Mobile Government App' award out of 4,600 entries at the World Government Summit held in Dubai in 2019. The award recognized the portal as an innovative tool for enhancing transparency and bringing the government closer to the people.
2
Who was the 'National Security Advisor' during the formulation of the first public National Security Policy?
Answer:
Dr. Moeed Yusuf
Dr. Moeed Yusuf served as the National Security Advisor from 2019 to 2022. He was the primary architect of the new security paradigm that emphasized 'Economic Security' as the foundation of national power, and he led the multi-year process to create a public version of the National Security Policy.
3
The PTI government's 'Vertical Housing' policy was aimed at:
Answer:
Preventing the horizontal spread of cities and protecting agricultural land
Prime Minister Imran Khan frequently advocated for 'vertical cities.' The policy encouraged the construction of high-rise buildings in urban centers like Islamabad and Lahore to save fertile agricultural land from being converted into housing societies, thereby ensuring long-term food security.
4
The 'Roshan Apna Ghar' scheme was designed to allow NRPs to:
Answer:
Purchase or build houses in Pakistan through easy digital financing
Launched in August 2021, 'Roshan Apna Ghar' was a sub-scheme of the RDA. It provided Overseas Pakistanis with simplified access to housing finance from Pakistani banks, allowing them to buy or renovate property in Pakistan with competitive rates and government-backed security.
5
Which international boundary was 'completely fenced' during the PTI government to stop smuggling and terrorism?
Answer:
Pak-Afghan Border (Durand Line)
By early 2022, Pakistan had completed nearly 94% of the fencing along the 2,600 km border with Afghanistan. The PTI government prioritized the funding and logistical support for this project, which was executed by the Pakistan Army, to regulate movement and enhance national security.
6
The 'Kamyab Pakistan Program' (KPP) launched in late 2021 was unique because it provided:
Answer:
A combination of interest-free loans for business, farming, and housing under one platform
KPP was a massive 1.4-trillion-rupee program designed to be the largest of its kind. It integrated several existing schemes to provide 'bottom-up' economic growth, offering interest-free micro-loans for small businesses (Kamyab Karobar), farmers (Kamyab Kissan), and low-cost housing (Kamyab Ghar).
7
On what date was Imran Khan officially removed from office through a Vote of No-Confidence?
Answer:
April 10, 2022
In the early hours of April 10, 2022, the National Assembly passed the no-confidence motion against Imran Khan with 174 votes (out of 342). He became the first Prime Minister in Pakistan's history to be removed from office through a constitutional Vote of No-Confidence.
8
Who was the 'Speaker of the National Assembly' who resigned just before the no-confidence vote on April 9, 2022?
Answer:
Asad Qaiser
Asad Qaiser, a senior PTI leader, resigned from his position as Speaker late on the night of April 9, 2022, stating he could not oversee a vote that he believed was part of a foreign conspiracy. The session was then chaired by Ayaz Sadiq of the PML-N to conduct the voting process.
9
On which date did the Supreme Court of Pakistan restore the National Assembly after it was dissolved by the President on the PM's advice?
Answer:
April 7, 2022
After the Deputy Speaker dismissed the no-confidence motion on April 3, the President dissolved the assembly. However, the Supreme Court took suo motu notice and, in a landmark verdict on April 7, declared the Deputy Speaker's ruling and the subsequent dissolution 'unconstitutional,' ordering the assembly to reconvene for the no-confidence vote.
10
What was the 'Letter-gate' or 'Cipher' controversy that Imran Khan raised in March 2022?
Answer:
An alleged threat letter from the US Department of State
On March 27, 2022, during a public rally, Imran Khan brandished a paper, claiming it was a 'cipher' (secret diplomatic telegram) from Pakistan's ambassador in Washington. He alleged it contained a threat from US official Donald Lu, stating that 'all will be forgiven' if Khan was removed from power, fueling the narrative of a foreign-backed regime change.