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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In late 2024, Pakistan hosted an OIC investment forum in Karachi to pitch projects identified by which body?
Answer:
Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC)
Pakistan leveraged its role in the OIC to host an investment forum to attract capital to SIFC-prioritized sectors like mining, agriculture, and IT. The goal is to move beyond financial aid toward long-term equity-based investment from OIC partners.
22
The OIC's 'IPHRC' visited the Line of Control (LoC) in which year to document human rights violations?
Answer:
2021
The Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) of the OIC sent a high-level fact-finding mission to Azad Jammu and Kashmir in 2021. The commission documented the impact of Indian shelling and the plight of the Kashmiri people, submitting a detailed report to the OIC Secretariat.
23
Which Saudi King was the guest of honor at the 1974 Lahore Summit and is the namesake of Faisalabad?
Answer:
King Faisal
King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud was a staunch supporter of Pakistan. His participation in the 1974 Lahore Summit and his generous financial aid led to the renaming of Lyallpur as Faisalabad and the construction of the iconic Faisal Mosque in Islamabad.
24
The 26th Constitutional Amendment (2024) in Pakistan was presented to OIC legal forums as an effort to ensure:
Answer:
Judicial predictability and efficiency through Constitutional Benches
The 26th Amendment was a significant reform aimed at modernizing the judiciary. In OIC dialogues on governance, Pakistan presented these changes as steps toward institutional stability and the protection of the rule of law, which are essential for attracting regional investment.
25
In 2025, which international body's President visited Pakistan and praised its role as a bridge-builder in the OIC?
Answer:
UN General Assembly (President of the 79th Session)
The President of the UN General Assembly visited Pakistan in early 2025. They lauded Pakistan's effective leadership of the OIC and the G77, particularly its role in advocating for climate justice and debt relief for the developing world.
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Which OIC body is responsible for providing data and statistical research to member states, frequently utilized by Pakistan's Planning Commission?
Answer:
SESRIC
The Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC) provides crucial data for OIC members. Pakistan uses SESRIC's benchmarks to track its progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) relative to other Muslim nations.
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Which Gulf state's airline, 'Emirates,' was launched in 1985 with the foundational technical support of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)?
Answer:
United Arab Emirates
In 1985, PIA provided two aircraft on lease and technical training to help launch Dubai's Emirates airline. This historical fact is often cited as a symbol of the 'brotherly support' Pakistan provided to the modern development of Gulf infrastructure within the OIC community.
28
What is the primary objective of Pakistan's 'Geo-economics' doctrine in the context of the OIC?
Answer:
Regional connectivity and transit trade linking Central Asia and the Gulf
Pakistan's geo-economic shift aims to leverage its location to act as a transit hub for trade and energy between landlocked Central Asian OIC members and the energy-rich Gulf states. This vision is a core part of Pakistan's current diplomatic engagement with the OIC.
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The 15th Islamic Summit Conference, attended by a senior Pakistani delegation, was held in May 2024 in which country?
Answer:
The Gambia
The 15th Islamic Summit was held in Banjul, The Gambia, in May 2024. Pakistan utilized this platform to highlight the worsening situation in Gaza and the continued human rights violations in Indian-occupied Kashmir, calling for a unified OIC response to these crises.
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Which OIC specialized institution is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and was strongly supported by Pakistan during its inception?
Answer:
Islamic University of Technology (IUT)
The Islamic University of Technology (IUT) is a premier engineering and technical university in Dhaka. Pakistan, as a leading OIC member, has consistently supported the IUT and sends many of its students for specialized training there, fostering academic links within the Ummah.