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
3171
The 'Sovereign Wealth Fund' act was amended in 2024 to:
Answer:
Remove tax exemptions to meet IMF conditions
The government amended the Sovereign Wealth Fund Act to remove certain tax and legal privileges, ensuring it operates on a level playing field as per IMF requirements.
3172
Under the new 'Visa Policy' introduced to promote tourism and investment, Pakistan abolished visa fees for citizens of how many countries in 2024?
Answer:
126
To boost tourism and investment, Pakistan abolished visa fees for citizens of 126 countries and simplified the online visa process.
3173
The 'Himmat Card' launched in Punjab provides financial assistance to:
Answer:
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)
The Himmat Card provides quarterly stipends and services to persons with disabilities.
3174
The government has decided to 'Provincialize' which federal entities to reduce losses?
Answer:
DISCOs (Power Distribution Companies)
The policy involves handing over control of Power Distribution Companies (DISCOs) to provincial governments to improve recovery and management.
3175
The 'Maryam Ki Dastak' app in Punjab is designed to:
Answer:
Deliver government services (like certificates) to doorsteps
The 'Dastak' initiative facilitates the citizens by delivering services like birth certificates, domicile, and vehicle registration to their doorsteps.
3176
Which authority is responsible for regulating the 'Carbon Market' in Pakistan under new guidelines?
Answer:
Ministry of Climate Change / NDMA
The Ministry of Climate Change has developed guidelines to establish a national carbon market to trade carbon credits globally.
3177
The 'National Adaptation Plan' (NAP) aims to build resilience against:
Answer:
Climate Change
Pakistan's National Adaptation Plan outlines strategies to adapt to climate change impacts like floods, heatwaves, and droughts.
3178
To reduce import bills, the government has mandated the mixing of ethanol in petrol. This is known as:
Answer:
Ethanol Blending Policy
The policy mandates blending ethanol (produced from sugarcane/maize) with petrol to reduce the reliance on imported fossil fuels.
3179
The 'Practice and Procedure Act Amendment Ordinance 2024' gave the power of constituting SC benches to:
Answer:
A committee of the CJP, the next senior judge, and a CJP-nominated judge
The amendment changed the committee structure: instead of the three senior-most judges, it now includes the CJP, the next senior judge, and a third judge nominated by the CJP.
3180
Which province launched the 'People’s Bus Service' and 'Pink Bus Service' for women?
Answer:
Sindh
The Sindh government launched these bus services in Karachi and Hyderabad to improve public transport.