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
3121
The 'National Firewall' implemented in 2024 serves what primary purpose?
Answer:
Internet traffic monitoring and content filtering
The National Firewall was installed to monitor internet traffic, filter content considered 'propaganda' or fake news, and manage cybersecurity threats.
3122
Which international airline has shown interest in the management outsourcing of Islamabad International Airport?
Answer:
Turkish Airlines / Qatar Airways consortiums
Consortiums involving operators from Turkey and Qatar have expressed interest in the outsourcing of operations for Islamabad International Airport.
3123
The 'Special Investment Facilitation Council' (SIFC) apex committee is chaired by:
Answer:
Prime Minister
The Apex Committee of the SIFC is chaired by the Prime Minister of Pakistan, with the Army Chief and other high-ranking officials as members.
3124
The 'Winter Package 2024' offered relief on which utility to encourage consumption?
Answer:
Electricity (Incremental usage)
The government offered a reduced tariff on incremental electricity consumption during winter months to encourage the use of surplus power capacity and reduce reliance on gas heating.
3125
What is the new Advance Withholding Tax rate for non-filer retailers and wholesalers in the 2024-25 Budget?
Answer:
2.25%
To penalize non-compliance, the Advance Withholding Tax for non-filer distributors, wholesalers, and retailers was increased from 1% to 2.25%.
3126
The 'Track and Trace System' is currently implemented on which major sectors?
Answer:
Tobacco, Sugar, Cement, and Fertilizer
The FBR's Track and Trace System covers four key sectors: Tobacco, Sugar, Cement, and Fertilizer, to monitor production and prevent tax evasion.
3127
Which export sector faced the removal of the fixed 1% final tax regime in the 2024-25 Budget?
Answer:
Exporters (General)
The 2024-25 budget shifted exporters from a fixed 1% final tax regime to the normal tax regime (29% corporate tax + super tax), treating the 1% payment only as a minimum tax.
3128
The tax-to-GDP ratio of Pakistan reached what level in FY 2024-25 for the first time in a decade?
Answer:
10.3%
Driven by aggressive taxation measures, the FBR's tax-to-GDP ratio crossed into double digits, reaching approximately 10.3% in FY 2024-25.
3129
In 2024, Pakistan finalized a preferential trade agreement (PTA) protocol with which Central Asian nation?
Answer:
Uzbekistan
Pakistan and Uzbekistan have been actively implementing and refining their Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) and Transit Trade Agreement to boost regional commerce.
3130
The 'Resilience and Sustainability Facility' (RSF) is a supplementary IMF funding arrangement that Pakistan:
Answer:
Requested and is undergoing reviews for
Pakistan requested and received approval for the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) alongside the EFF to fund long-term climate resilience projects.