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
3251
Which two senior Supreme Court judges resigned in protest following the passage of the 27th Amendment in November 2025?
Answer:
Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Athar Minallah
Justices Mansoor Ali Shah and Athar Minallah resigned, terming the 27th Amendment and the creation of the FCC as a grave assault on judicial independence.
3252
Who is the current Chief Justice of Pakistan (Supreme Court) as of late 2025?
Answer:
Justice Yahya Afridi
Justice Yahya Afridi was appointed Chief Justice of Pakistan in October 2024 for a fixed three-year term following the passage of the 26th Amendment.
3253
The 26th Constitutional Amendment changed the appointment process for the Chief Justice of Pakistan by involving a:
Answer:
Special Parliamentary Committee
Instead of the automatic appointment of the most senior judge, the 26th Amendment mandated that a Special Parliamentary Committee nominate the CJP from among the three most senior judges.
3254
Which new military post was created by the 27th Constitutional Amendment?
Answer:
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF)
The amendment created the post of 'Chief of Defence Forces' (CDF), a role to be held concurrently by the Chief of Army Staff, while abolishing the position of Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC).
3255
Under the 27th Constitutional Amendment, the jurisdiction to interpret the Constitution and enforce Fundamental Rights was transferred from the Supreme Court to:
Answer:
The Federal Constitutional Court
The FCC was given exclusive jurisdiction over constitutional questions, inter-provincial disputes, and the enforcement of fundamental rights, effectively making the Supreme Court an appellate court for non-constitutional matters.
3256
The 26th Constitutional Amendment, passed in October 2024, capped the tenure of the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) at:
Answer:
3 years
The 26th Amendment introduced a fixed tenure of three years for the Chief Justice of Pakistan, regardless of their age of superannuation.
3257
Who was appointed as the first-ever Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) in November 2025?
Answer:
Justice Aminuddin Khan
Justice Aminuddin Khan was appointed as the first Chief Justice of the newly formed Federal Constitutional Court on November 14, 2025.
3258
Which constitutional amendment, passed in November 2025, established the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) of Pakistan?
Answer:
27th Amendment
The 27th Constitutional Amendment, passed on November 13, 2025, established the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) to handle constitutional interpretation and federal-provincial disputes.
3259
Who is the current Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) who also serves as Interior Minister?
Answer:
Mohsin Naqvi
Mohsin Naqvi serves concurrently as the Interior Minister and the Chairman of the PCB.
3260
Who is the current Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication?
Answer:
Shaza Fatima Khawaja
Shaza Fatima Khawaja serves as the Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication (with the status of Federal Minister).