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
3131
Which province launched the 'Kisan Card' scheme in 2024 to provide direct subsidies to farmers?
Answer:
Punjab
The Punjab government launched the Kisan Card to facilitate farmers with direct subsidies on inputs like fertilizer and seeds, and access to low-interest loans.
3132
The 'Gwadar Maritime Action Plan 2025-2029' unveiled under CPEC includes the completion of:
Answer:
Gwadar International Airport
The plan prioritizes the full integration and operationalization of the New Gwadar International Airport to transform Gwadar into a regional logistics hub.
3133
What is the new tax rate on 'Non-Salaried' individuals for the highest income slab in the 2024-25 Budget?
Answer:
45%
The top marginal tax rate for non-salaried individuals and Associations of Persons (AOPs) was raised to 45% in the 2024-25 budget.
3134
The 'Pakistan Single Window' (PSW) is a digital reform initiative mainly for:
Answer:
Cross-border Trade and Customs
The PSW is a platform that integrates various government agencies to provide a single digital entry point for parties involved in cross-border trade and transport to submit standardized information.
3135
To curb 'flying invoices', the 2024-25 Budget removed sales tax on which item?
Answer:
Iron and Steel Scrap
Sales tax on iron and steel scrap was removed to eliminate the rampant issue of fake or 'flying' invoices that were being used to claim fraudulent input tax adjustments.
3136
The 'National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency' (NCCIA) was established to replace the cybercrime wing of:
Answer:
FIA
The NCCIA was established to take over the mandate of investigating cybercrimes from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to provide more specialized handling of digital offenses.
3137
Which consortium was pre-qualified for the privatization bidding of PIA?
Answer:
Blue World City Consortium
The Blue World City consortium was one of the local groups (alongside others like Fly Jinnah/Air Blue parents) that showed interest and pre-qualified for the PIA bidding process.
3138
In the 2024-25 Budget, the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on real estate for filers is set at:
Answer:
15%
For properties acquired on or after July 1, 2024, a flat Capital Gains Tax rate of 15% applies to filers, regardless of the holding period.
3139
The 'Green Pakistan Initiative' under the SIFC focuses on corporate farming to boost:
Answer:
Food security and agricultural exports
The Green Pakistan Initiative aims to modernize the agriculture sector through corporate farming, attracting foreign investment to ensure food security and increase exports.
3140
Which country signed a transit trade agreement protocol with Pakistan to operationalize barter trade in 2023-24?
Answer:
Iran
Pakistan and Iran operationalized a barter trade mechanism to facilitate commerce despite banking sanctions, engaging chambers of commerce from Quetta and Zahedan.