Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
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- 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
In 2025, what was the primary focus of the government's 'Educational Emergency' declared in federal areas?
Answer:
Enrolling Out-of-School Children (OOSC) and providing lunch programs
The government launched a nationwide drive to enroll the estimated 26 million children currently out of school. In federal areas, this included providing free meals and digital labs to attract students back to public schools and improve literacy rates by 2026.
2
Which Pakistani official represented the country at the COP29 climate summit in late 2024, advocating for 'Climate Finance'?
Answer:
Both a and b
At COP29, Pakistan played a leading role in the G77 plus China group, demanding that developed nations provide 'Loss and Damage' funds for countries like Pakistan that contribute minimally to global emissions but suffer the most from climate disasters.
3
The 'Digital Census' of 2023, the results of which were officially approved in August 2023, put Pakistan's population at approximately:
Answer:
241.5 Million
The 7th Population and Housing Census (the first-ever digital census) was completed under the first Shahbaz Sharif government. The Council of Common Interests (CCI) approved the results in August 2023, showing a population of 241.49 million with a growth rate of 2.55%.
4
Which specialized 'Investment Desk' was established by the SIFC in 2024 specifically for Saudi Arabian investors?
Answer:
Saudi-Pakistan Investment Desk
To manage the influx of interest from the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) and other entities, a dedicated facilitation desk was created. This led to agreements on an oil refinery in Gwadar and mineral exploration in Balochistan during the 2024-2025 period.
5
The 'National Clean Air Policy' approved in 2024 was primarily aimed at tackling the 'Smog' crisis in which province?
Answer:
Punjab
The policy was introduced to combat the recurring toxic smog in Lahore and other cities. It involves stricter controls on industrial emissions, the promotion of Euro-5/6 fuels, and a crackdown on crop residue burning, with a focus on regional cooperation with India.
6
In 2025, which international rating agency upgraded Pakistan's 'Economic Outlook' from stable to positive following the IMF deal?
Answer:
All of the above
Following the approval of the $7 billion IMF program and signs of macroeconomic stabilization (such as falling inflation and stable exchange rates), all three major global rating agencies upgraded Pakistan's credit rating and outlook in late 2024 and 2025.
7
Which Pakistani port city saw the completion of the 'East Bay Expressway' in late 2023, enhancing its logistics connectivity?
Answer:
Gwadar
The 19 km East Bay Expressway is a major CPEC project that connects Gwadar Port with the Makran Coastal Highway. Its completion was prioritized by the Shahbaz Sharif government to facilitate the smooth movement of heavy cargo and boost the port's commercial activity.
8
The 'Single National Curriculum' was rebranded and updated by the Shahbaz government in 2024 under what name?
Answer:
National Curriculum Framework (NCF)
The government revised the previous curriculum model to make it more flexible and modern. The NCF 2024 focuses on critical thinking, STEM education, and local languages while ensuring a baseline standard of quality across all types of schools in the federal areas.
9
Which project aimed to provide 'Free Health Insurance' to all citizens of Islamabad and Gilgit-Baltistan in 2024?
Answer:
Sehat Sahulat Program (Federal)
The federal government continued and expanded the Sehat Sahulat Program for the federal capital and territories under its jurisdiction. This provides up to $1$ million PKR coverage for hospitalization, ensuring that the poorest citizens have access to quality private healthcare.
10
In 2025, Pakistan successfully achieved its 'Export Target' for which product to the Chinese market under the second phase of CPFTA?
Answer:
Cooked Meat and Cherries
Under the China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) Phase II, the government successfully negotiated sanitary and phytosanitary protocols. In 2024-2025, Pakistan began exporting large quantities of cooked beef and high-quality cherries to China, diversifying its export basket.