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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The 'Practice and Procedure Act Amendment Ordinance 2024' gave the power of constituting SC benches to:
Answer:
A committee of the CJP, the next senior judge, and a CJP-nominated judge
The amendment changed the committee structure: instead of the three senior-most judges, it now includes the CJP, the next senior judge, and a third judge nominated by the CJP.
22
Which province launched the 'People’s Bus Service' and 'Pink Bus Service' for women?
Answer:
Sindh
The Sindh government launched these bus services in Karachi and Hyderabad to improve public transport.
23
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.
24
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.
25
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.
26
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.
27
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.
28
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.
29
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.
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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.