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
3151
What was the projected Real GDP growth rate for Pakistan for the year 2025 as per major economic outlooks?
Answer:
2.7%
Economic projections by institutions like the IMF and ADB forecasted Pakistan's Real GDP growth to be approximately 2.7% for the fiscal year 2025.
3152
The proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Pakistan and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) covers which key sectors?
Answer:
Goods and Services, including IT and Telecommunications
The draft Pakistan-GCC FTA includes comprehensive coverage of trade in goods and services, specifically mentioning sectors like IT, telecommunications, financial services, and construction.
3153
Which international financial institution reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan for the Second Review of the EFF in October 2025?
Answer:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
The IMF reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan in October 2025 regarding the Second Review of the 37-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF).
3154
In the Federal Budget 2024-25, the government increased the tax rate on capital gains from securities for non-filers to a maximum of:
Answer:
45%
The 2024-25 budget significantly tightened the tax net for non-filers, setting the capital gains tax (CGT) on securities for non-filers at normal rates with a maximum slab of 45%.
3155
The second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) primarily focuses on which new corridors?
Answer:
Growth, Livelihood, Innovation, Green, and Regional Connectivity
CPEC Phase-II has expanded to include five new corridors: Growth, Livelihood-Enhancing, Innovation, Green, and Opening-Up/Regional Connectivity, emphasizing industrial cooperation and agriculture.
3156
Which major state-owned entity is set to have 75% of its shares privatized as of November 2025?
Answer:
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)
The government has finalized the plan to privatize 75% of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), with the bidding process involving pre-qualified consortiums initiated in late 2025.
3157
As of November 2025, what is the policy rate set by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)?
Answer:
11%
Following a period of economic stabilization and declining inflation, the State Bank of Pakistan's Monetary Policy Committee maintained the policy rate at 11% in its meeting held in late 2025.
3158
What is the total value of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) approved by the IMF for Pakistan in September 2024?
Answer:
$7 Billion
In September 2024, the IMF Executive Board approved a 37-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement for Pakistan worth approximately $7 billion (SDR 5,320 million).
3159
What is the primary goal of the 'Constitutional Benches' formed under the 26th Amendment (before the FCC was established)?
Answer:
To exclusively hear cases interpreting the Constitution
The 26th Amendment mandated the creation of specific benches within the Supreme Court dedicated solely to constitutional matters to reduce the backlog of other cases.
3160
The 'Pakistan Single Window' (PSW) is a digital reform in which sector?
Answer:
Cross-border Trade (Customs)
PSW integrates various government agencies to provide a single digital platform for traders to manage imports, exports, and transit trade.