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
3181
The 'Blue Economy' policy focuses on utilizing resources from:
Answer:
Oceans and Coastal areas
The Blue Economy policy aims to sustainably exploit maritime resources, including shipping, fisheries, and offshore energy.
3182
In 2025, the government increased the number of Supreme Court judges from 17 to:
Answer:
34
The government passed a bill to increase the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court to 34 judges to clear the massive backlog of cases.
3183
The 'Prime Minister’s Youth Business & Agriculture Loan Scheme' offers:
Answer:
Low-interest loans for entrepreneurship
The scheme provides subsidized loans to young people to start small businesses or agricultural ventures.
3184
Which policy reform was introduced regarding the 'Toshakhana' (state gift repository) in 2023-24?
Answer:
Gifts exceeding $300 value cannot be retained
The government tightened Toshakhana rules, prohibiting the retention of gifts exceeding $300 in value and mandating transparency.
3185
The Punjab government's 'Electric Bike Scheme' provides subsidies to:
Answer:
Students
The scheme provides e-bikes to university students on interest-free or subsidized installment plans to promote green transport.
3186
The 'Roshan Digital Account' scheme is targeted at:
Answer:
Overseas Pakistanis
Roshan Digital Accounts (RDA) allow Overseas Pakistanis to remotely open bank accounts in Pakistan for remittances and investment.
3187
The 'Track and Trace System' implemented by FBR is aimed at curbing tax evasion in sectors like:
Answer:
Tobacco, Sugar, and Cement
The Track and Trace system uses electronic monitoring to prevent tax evasion in key manufacturing sectors like tobacco, cement, sugar, and fertilizer.
3188
Which country is the primary partner in CPEC Phase-II, which focuses on B2B and industrial cooperation?
Answer:
China
China remains the partner for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Phase-II emphasizes industrial cooperation, agriculture, and business-to-business (B2B) links.
3189
The 'Benazir Income Support Programme' (BISP) introduced a new banking model in 2024 to:
Answer:
Directly transfer funds via biometric verification at more bank branches
BISP revamped its payment model, hiring multiple banks to expand the number of cash-out points and reduce fraud/deductions by agents.
3190
Under the 2024 Finance Act, the government imposed higher tax rates on 'Non-Filers', including blocking their:
Answer:
All of the above
To enforce tax compliance, the government empowered the FBR to block mobile SIMs and utility connections, and restrict foreign travel for non-filers.