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
3111
Under the new 'Visa Policy 2024', Pakistan abolished visa fees for citizens of how many countries?
Answer:
126
To boost tourism and business, Pakistan abolished visa fees for citizens of 126 countries and simplified the electronic visa application process.
3112
The 'Ethanol Blending' policy mandates the mixing of ethanol with:
Answer:
Petrol
To reduce import bills and utilize domestic sugar by-products, the policy mandates blending ethanol with petrol.
3113
Pakistan's ranking in the 'Global Gender Gap Index 2024' was:
Answer:
145th (Second lowest)
Pakistan ranked 145th out of 146 countries in the Global Gender Gap Index 2024, indicating significant disparity.
3114
The 'Apni Chat Apna Ghar' housing scheme is an initiative of:
Answer:
Government of Punjab
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz launched the 'Apni Chat Apna Ghar' scheme in Punjab to provide affordable housing loans to low-income citizens.
3115
Which province passed the controversial 'Defamation Act 2024'?
Answer:
Punjab
The Punjab Assembly passed the Defamation Act 2024, aiming to curb disinformation on social media, though it faced criticism from journalists and civil society.
3116
The SBP projected a GDP growth rate of what range for FY25 in its annual report?
Answer:
2.5 - 3.5%
The State Bank of Pakistan projected real GDP growth to fall within the range of 2.5% to 3.5% for the fiscal year 2025.
3117
Which item saw its Advance Tax increased for vehicle registration based on engine capacity in the 2024-25 Budget?
Answer:
Luxury Cars (2000cc and above)
The budget significantly increased the Advance Tax on the registration of vehicles with engine capacities of 2000cc and above to tax luxury consumption.
3118
In 2025, the 'Pension Scheme' for new government employees was shifted to:
Answer:
Contributory Pension Scheme
To manage the fiscal burden, the government introduced a Contributory Pension Scheme for new entrants, where employees contribute to their own retirement fund.
3119
Pakistan's 'Blue Economy' policy aims to exploit resources from:
Answer:
Maritime/Ocean sectors
The Blue Economy policy focuses on the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, including fisheries, shipping, and offshore energy.
3120
The 'Toshakhana' policy was revised in 2023-24 to ban the retention of gifts worth more than:
Answer:
$300
The new Toshakhana policy prohibits public office holders from retaining gifts exceeding a value of $300, mandating they be deposited in the state repository.