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
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Who is the current Federal Minister for Industries and Production?
Answer:
Rana Tanveer Hussain
Rana Tanveer Hussain holds the portfolio of Federal Minister for Industries and Production.
22
Who is the current Federal Minister for Power?
Answer:
Sardar Awais Leghari
Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari is the Federal Minister for Power.
23
Who is the current Federal Minister for Petroleum?
Answer:
Musadik Malik
Musadik Malik is the Federal Minister for Petroleum.
24
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.
25
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.
26
Who is the current Federal Minister for Defence?
Answer:
Khawaja Asif
Khawaja Muhammad Asif holds the portfolio of Federal Minister for Defence.
27
Who is the current Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting?
Answer:
Attaullah Tarar
Attaullah Tarar is the Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting.
28
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.
29
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'.
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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.