General Knowledge MCQs
Topic Notes: General Knowledge
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
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
2541
The 'Al-Somoom' exercise is conducted between Pakistan and which country?
Answer:
Saudi Arabia
Exercise Al-Somoom is a joint military exercise conducted between the land forces of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
2542
Which Pakistani mountaineer made headlines for new summits in 2024/2025?
Answer:
Naila Kiani
Naila Kiani has been consistently in the news for her mountaineering achievements, summiting multiple 8,000m peaks and receiving national awards.
2543
Who is the Pakistani Permanent Representative to the United Nations (New York) as of 2025?
Answer:
Munir Akram
Munir Akram continued to serve as Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN during this period. (Note: Asim Iftikhar Ahmad is mentioned as the 'Alternate' PR or envoy to France in some contexts, but Munir Akram remains the primary PR).
2544
Pakistan's 'Raast' payment system reached what transaction milestone in 2025?
Answer:
Rs 20 Trillion
The Raast instant payment system processed transactions worth over Rs 20 trillion, marking a significant milestone in Pakistan's digital financial landscape.
2545
Which legendary Pakistani actor passed away in May 2024?
Answer:
Talat Hussain
Legendary actor Talat Hussain passed away in May 2024. He was a revered figure in the Pakistani entertainment industry known for his voice and acting prowess.
2546
Who is the current President of Pakistan (2025)?
Answer:
Asif Ali Zardari
Asif Ali Zardari is the President of Pakistan, having assumed office in March 2024 for a five-year term.
2547
The 27th Constitutional Amendment, passed in late 2025, primarily focused on reforming which sector?
Answer:
Judiciary and Defence
The 27th Constitutional Amendment introduced major reforms in the judiciary (creating the Federal Constitutional Court) and defence (creating the Chief of Defence Forces post).
2548
Which Pakistani snooker player won his third World Championship title in late 2024?
Answer:
Muhammad Asif
Muhammad Asif secured his third IBSF World Snooker Championship title in late 2024, defeating an Iranian opponent in the final.
2549
Pakistan hosted the heads of government of which organization in October 2024?
Answer:
Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)
Pakistan hosted the 23rd Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Islamabad in October 2024.
2550
Who is the current Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as of November 2025?
Answer:
Mohsin Naqvi
Mohsin Naqvi is the serving Chairman of the PCB. He was elected unopposed in February 2024 for a three-year term.