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
3161
Under the new 'Hajj Policy 2025', what new facility is prioritized?
Answer:
Installment-based Hajj payment scheme
The policy introduced an option to pay Hajj dues in installments to make it easier for pilgrims to manage the cost.
3162
The 'Solar Panel Financing Scheme' in Sindh and Punjab is designed to provide:
Answer:
Subsidized solar systems to poor households
Both provinces launched schemes to provide solar systems to low-consumption households (e.g., up to 200 units) to reduce electricity bills.
3163
The 'E-Office' implementation in federal ministries is mandatory to achieve:
Answer:
Paperless governance
The government has mandated the shift to E-Office (electronic filing) to reduce paper usage, increase transparency, and speed up decision-making.
3164
Which authority was established to attract investment specifically in the 'Reko Diq' and mining sectors?
Answer:
SIFC (Mining Division)
While specific boards exist, the SIFC's Mining Division is the primary federal body facilitating large-scale mining investments like Reko Diq.
3165
The 'National Minimum Wage' was raised in the 2024-25 budget to:
Answer:
Rs. 37,000
The federal government increased the minimum wage for unskilled laborers to Rs. 37,000 per month.
3166
Which reform was introduced for the 'Central Superior Services' (CSS) exam in recent years?
Answer:
Introduction of a Screening Test (MPT)
The FPSC introduced a mandatory Screening Test (MPT) based on MCQs before the written CSS exam to filter serious candidates.
3167
The 'School Meal Program' was reintroduced in 2024 in Islamabad and Punjab to:
Answer:
Combat stunting and increase enrollment
The program provides free meals to primary school students to improve nutritional health (stunting) and encourage school attendance.
3168
The 'Nawaz Sharif IT City' is a major infrastructure project being developed in:
Answer:
Lahore
The Nawaz Sharif IT City is being developed in Lahore to provide a tax-free zone and infrastructure for IT companies.
3169
The 'Pink Salt Policy' aims to:
Answer:
Brand and export Himalayan Pink Salt as a Pakistani product
The policy creates a regulatory framework to ensure Geographical Indication (GI) tagging and value-added export of Himalayan Pink Salt, preventing its export as raw material at cheap rates.
3170
Which sector was declared an 'Industry' by the Punjab government in 2024 to facilitate loans and insurance?
Answer:
Livestock / Agriculture
The Punjab government declared livestock and corporate agriculture as an 'industry' to grant them access to industrial loans, insurance, and electricity rates.