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
3191
The 27th Constitutional Amendment established which court to handle constitutional matters exclusively?
Answer:
Federal Constitutional Court (FCC)
The amendment created the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) to separate constitutional interpretation from regular civil/criminal appeals.
3192
Which state-owned entity's privatization process faced significant bidding challenges in late 2024?
Answer:
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)
The privatization of PIA hit a snag when the final bidding process attracted lower-than-expected offers, leading to a review of the privatization strategy.
3193
The 'National Firewall' project installed in 2024 is intended for:
Answer:
Internet traffic monitoring and filtering
The government deployed a national firewall to monitor internet traffic, filter content deemed 'propaganda' or 'fake news', and manage cybersecurity threats.
3194
In 2025, the government legislated to bring 'Agricultural Income' under the tax net to meet the conditions of:
Answer:
IMF
As a key condition of the $7 billion IMF loan, provincial assemblies legislated to align agricultural income tax rates with federal personal income tax rates.
3195
The 'Green Pakistan Initiative' primarily focuses on modernizing which sector?
Answer:
Agriculture
Under the umbrella of SIFC, the Green Pakistan Initiative aims to modernize agriculture through corporate farming and foreign investment to ensure food security.
3196
Which controversial bill regarding media was passed by the Punjab Assembly in 2024?
Answer:
Punjab Defamation Act 2024
The Punjab Defamation Act 2024 was passed to address disinformation on social media, though it faced criticism for potentially curbing freedom of speech.
3197
Under the 'Right-Sizing' policy of 2024, the government aims to:
Answer:
Merge or dissolve unnecessary ministries and departments
The High-Powered Committee on Rightsizing, led by the Finance Minister, recommended abolishing or merging various ministries and departments to cut government expenditure.
3198
The 'National Cannabis Control and Regulatory Authority' was established to:
Answer:
Regulate the cultivation of cannabis for medical and industrial use
The government established this authority to formalize and regulate the cultivation, extraction, and export of cannabis for medicinal and industrial purposes to generate revenue.
3199
The 26th Constitutional Amendment mandates that the Chief Justice of Pakistan be selected from:
Answer:
The three most senior judges of the Supreme Court
The reform changed the appointment process so that the CJP is selected by a Parliamentary Committee from among the three most senior judges, rather than automatically being the single most senior judge.
3200
The 'Apni Chat Apna Ghar' scheme is a flagship housing project of which province?
Answer:
Punjab
Launched by the Punjab government, 'Apni Chat Apna Ghar' provides interest-free loans and subsidies to help low-income citizens build or purchase homes.