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
51
Who was the first elected Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan following the 2009 empowerment order?
Answer:
Mehdi Shah
Syed Mehdi Shah of the PPP was elected as the inaugural Chief Minister of the Gilgit-Baltistan region in December 2009.
52
Which airbase in Pakistan was reported to be under the control of USA and NATO forces for drone operations?
Answer:
Shamsi Airbase
Shamsi Airbase in Balochistan was used for years for drone operations and refueling by coalition forces before being vacated in 2011.
53
Who was the driver that heroically saved the Sri Lankan cricket team during the 2009 terrorist attack in Lahore?
Answer:
Meher Mohammad Khalil
Meher Mohammad Khalil drove the team bus to safety through intense gunfire after it was ambushed near the Liberty Roundabout on March 3, 2009.
54
Who was Pakistan's High Commissioner to India during this tenure?
Answer:
Shahid Malik
Shahid Malik served as the High Commissioner to India, working through the aftermath of the Mumbai attacks to restore diplomatic communication.
55
Who served as the US Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan during this period?
Answer:
Richard Holbrooke
Richard Holbrooke was the first Special Representative appointed by the Obama administration to coordinate policies in the 'Af-Pak' region.
56
Who was the Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan during the Zardari era?
Answer:
Fahmida Mirza
Dr. Fahmida Mirza served as the first female Speaker of the National Assembly from March 2008 to June 2013.
57
The military operation 'Rah-e-Nijat' was launched by the Pakistan Army in:
Answer:
South Waziristan
Launched in late 2009, Operation Rah-e-Nijat (Path to Salvation) targeted terrorist strongholds in the South Waziristan agency.
58
The military operation 'Rah-e-Rasat' was conducted by the Pakistan Army in which region?
Answer:
Swat
Operation Rah-e-Rast (The Right Path) was the 2009 military operation focused specifically on clearing the Swat region of militants.
59
According to the ICC, who was named the Best Umpire of the Year in 2009?
Answer:
Aleem Dar
Pakistani umpire Aleem Dar won the ICC Umpire of the Year award in 2009, marking his first of several consecutive wins.
60
The Supreme Court declared the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) null and void on:
Answer:
16th December 2009
On December 16, 2009, a 17-member bench of the SC struck down the NRO, which had granted amnesty to politicians and bureaucrats in corruption cases.