Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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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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Which major investment-focused body was established in June 2023 under the PDM government to attract foreign investment?
Answer:
Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC)
The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) was established in June 2023 as a 'one-window' platform to facilitate foreign investment, particularly from Gulf countries. It is a civil-military collaborative body designed to streamline projects in key sectors such as agriculture, mining, IT, and energy, aimed at stabilizing the economy without bureaucratic hurdles.
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Who was appointed as the Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs in the PDM-led cabinet in April 2022?
Answer:
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), was sworn in as the youngest Foreign Minister of Pakistan on April 27, 2022. His tenure focused on restoring diplomatic ties with major powers, particularly the United States and the European Union, and advocating for climate justice following the 2022 floods.
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Who served as the President of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) during the coalition government's tenure?
Answer:
Maulana Fazlur Rehman
Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F), served as the President of the PDM alliance. The alliance was a multi-party coalition that included the PML-N, PPP (initially), ANP, and other smaller parties, though the core leadership during the 2022-2023 governance period remained centered around the PML-N and the PDM head.
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The no-confidence motion against the previous Prime Minister was successfully passed in the National Assembly on which date?
Answer:
April 10, 2022
In a historic late-night session that concluded in the early hours of April 10, 2022, the no-confidence motion against Imran Khan received 174 votes in the 342-seat National Assembly. This was the first time in Pakistan's history that a Prime Minister was removed from office through a vote of no-confidence, leading to the formation of the PDM-led government.
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On which date did Shehbaz Sharif take the oath as the 23rd Prime Minister of Pakistan for his first term?
Answer:
April 11, 2022
Following the success of the no-confidence motion against Imran Khan, Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif was elected as the Prime Minister by the National Assembly and took his oath of office on April 11, 2022. This marked the beginning of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) coalition government, which aimed to complete the remaining term of the 15th National Assembly.