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
2551
The 'Indus Shield' 2024-2025 was a major exercise conducted by which force?
Answer:
Pakistan Air Force
Indus Shield is a large-scale regional air exercise hosted by the Pakistan Air Force, featuring participation from several allied nations to simulate modern air warfare.
2552
Which Pakistani student won a Gold Medal in the 'Innovation and Technology' category at the Asian Science Camp 2025?
Answer:
Ali Afzaal Muhammad
Ali Afzaal Muhammad, a student from Khyber Medical College Peshawar, won a Gold Medal at the Asian Science Camp 2025 for his project 'Sleep 10 Hours in 2'.
2553
What was the inflation rate milestone achieved by Pakistan in late 2024/2025?
Answer:
Dropped to single digits
A major economic achievement highlighted in 2025 was the reduction of inflation to single digits (reported around 4.9% to 6.9% in various months), down from a high of 38%.
2554
Senator Irfan Siddiqui, who passed away in November 2025, was a senior leader of which political party?
Answer:
PML-N
Senator Irfan Siddiqui was a senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and a close aide to Nawaz Sharif. He passed away on November 11, 2025.
2555
Which historic rank was approved for Army Chief General Asim Munir in May 2025?
Answer:
Field Marshal
In May 2025, the Federal Cabinet approved the promotion of General Asim Munir to the rank of Field Marshal in recognition of his leadership during the 'Marka-e-Haq' and 'Operation Bunyanum Marsoos'.
2556
Who was crowned Miss Universe Pakistan 2025?
Answer:
Roma Riaz
Roma Riaz was crowned Miss Universe Pakistan 2025. She succeeded Noor Xarmina (2024) and Erica Robin (2023).
2557
Which Pakistani film won the 'Best Film' award at the World Film Festival in Cannes in 2024/2025 context?
Answer:
The Glassworker
Usman Riaz's 'The Glassworker', Pakistan's first hand-drawn anime feature, received critical acclaim and awards at various international festivals, marking a major achievement in Pakistani cinema during this period.
2558
Who was appointed as the President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) in April 2025?
Answer:
Mohsin Naqvi
Mohsin Naqvi, the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), assumed the presidency of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) in April 2025 for a two-year term.
2559
Renowned scholar and educationist Dr. Arfa Sayeda Zehra passed away in which month of 2025?
Answer:
November
Dr. Arfa Sayeda Zehra, a celebrated educationist, scholar, and social thinker, passed away on November 10, 2025.
2560
Who is the current Chief Justice of Pakistan (Supreme Court) as of November 2025, distinct from the FCC Chief Justice?
Answer:
Justice Yahya Afridi
Justice Yahya Afridi is the Chief Justice of Pakistan (Supreme Court). With the new amendments, the judicial leadership is split between the CJP (Supreme Court) and the Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court.