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
3281
Who is the current Federal Minister for Petroleum?
Answer:
Musadik Malik
Musadik Malik is the Federal Minister for Petroleum.
3282
Who is the current Federal Minister for Law and Justice?
Answer:
Azam Nazeer Tarar
Azam Nazeer Tarar serves as the Federal Minister for Law and Justice.
3283
Who is the current Federal Minister for Planning and Development?
Answer:
Ahsan Iqbal
Ahsan Iqbal is the Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives.
3284
Who is the current Federal Minister for Defence?
Answer:
Khawaja Asif
Khawaja Muhammad Asif holds the portfolio of Federal Minister for Defence.
3285
Who is the current Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting?
Answer:
Attaullah Tarar
Attaullah Tarar is the Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting.
3286
Under the 26th Amendment, the power of 'suo motu' notice was removed from:
Answer:
The Supreme Court (specifically the individual prerogative of the CJP)
The 26th Amendment removed the individual suo motu prerogative of the Chief Justice, requiring a committee of judges to decide on such notices.
3287
Which major constitutional amendment was passed in November 2025, altering the military command structure?
Answer:
27th Amendment
The 27th Constitutional Amendment was passed in November 2025. It abolished the post of CJCSC and gave broader powers to the Army Chief as 'Chief of Defence Forces'.
3288
The 26th Constitutional Amendment, passed in late 2024, fixed the tenure of the Chief Justice of Pakistan to:
Answer:
3 years
The 26th Amendment capped the tenure of the Chief Justice of Pakistan at a fixed term of 3 years.
3289
Who is the current Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan?
Answer:
Sardar Ayaz Sadiq
Sardar Ayaz Sadiq is the current Speaker of the National Assembly.
3290
Who is the current Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan?
Answer:
Yousaf Raza Gilani
Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani is serving as the Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan.