April 2024 Edition
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April 2024 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#621
Which Pakistani startup raised the highest funding in 2024/2025?
(a) Airlift
(b) Bazaar
(c) Sadapay
(d) Abhi
Explanation: Fintech startup 'Abhi' has been among the leaders in raising funding during this period, despite the overall funding winter.
#622
The Pakistan Navy inducted which new class of submarines in 2024/2025?
(a) Agosta 90B
(b) Hangor Class
(c) Yuan Class
(d) Kilo Class
Explanation: Pakistan Navy inducted the first of the Hangor Class submarines (derived from China's Type 039B) aimed at bolstering maritime defence.
#623
Who is the Finance Minister of Pakistan (late 2024/2025)?
(a) Miftah Ismail
(b) Muhammad Aurangzeb
(c) Ishaq Dar
(d) Shaukat Tarin
Explanation: Muhammad Aurangzeb, a former banker, serves as the Finance Minister of Pakistan in the Shehbaz Sharif administration.
#624
Which Pakistani cricketer was appointed as the white-ball captain in 2024 before stepping down/being replaced?
(a) Shaheen Afridi
(b) Babar Azam
(c) Shan Masood
(d) Mohammad Rizwan
Explanation: Babar Azam was reinstated as the white-ball captain in early 2024 (replacing Shaheen Afridi) but later resigned in October 2024. Mohammad Rizwan was then appointed captain.
#625
What is the name of Pakistan's first lunar mission satellite launched in May 2024?
(a) Badr-L
(b) iCube-Qamar
(c) Shaheen-Moon
(d) Rehbar-2
Explanation: iCube-Qamar (ICUBE-Q) is Pakistan's first lunar satellite mission. It was designed and developed by the Institute of Space Technology (IST) in collaboration with SUPARCO and China's Shanghai University.
#626
Who is the current Chairman of SUPARCO (as of 2024-2025)?
(a) Major General Amer Nadeem
(b) Muhammad Yousaf Khan
(c) Dr. Samar Mubarakmand
(d) Qaiser Anees Khurram
Explanation: Muhammad Yousaf Khan is the serving Chairman of the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO). He has been instrumental in overseeing recent missions like iCube-Q and Paksat MM1.
#627
What was the total value of Pakistan's IT exports in the fiscal year 2024-25?
(a) $2.6 Billion
(b) $3.2 Billion
(c) $3.8 Billion
(d) $4.5 Billion
Explanation: Pakistan's IT exports reached a record high of approximately $3.8 billion in the fiscal year 2024-25, marking a significant 18% increase over the previous year.
#628
Who is the Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication (as of 2024-2025)?
(a) Aminul Haque
(b) Shaza Fatima Khawaja
(c) Umar Saif
(d) Anusha Rahman
Explanation: Shaza Fatima Khawaja serves as the Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication in the current administration, overseeing the Digital Pakistan initiatives.
#629
Which recent satellite, launched in 2024, is key for Pakistan's 'Digital Pakistan' connectivity goals?
(a) Badr-B
(b) Paksat MM1
(c) iCube-Q
(d) Ghaznavi-Sat
Explanation: Paksat MM1 is explicitly linked to the 'Digital Pakistan' vision, providing high-speed connectivity to underserved areas and supporting e-governance.
#630
What was the theme for World Science Day for Peace and Development 2024?
(a) Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development
(b) Building Trust in Science
(c) Why Science Matters - Engaging Minds and Empowering Futures
(d) Science for and with Society
Explanation: The theme for World Science Day for Peace and Development 2024 (Nov 10) was 'Why Science Matters - Engaging Minds and Empowering Futures'.
#631
Which country topped the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024 released in early 2025?
(a) Finland
(b) Singapore
(c) Denmark
(d) Norway
Explanation: Denmark retained the top spot as the least corrupt country in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024 released by Transparency International.
#632
What is Pakistan's rank in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024?
(a) 133rd
(b) 135th
(c) 140th
(d) 129th
Explanation: Pakistan ranked 135th out of 180 countries in the CPI 2024, slipping two spots from its previous rank of 133rd in 2023.
#633
Which country ranked first in the Global Gender Gap Report 2024?
(a) Finland
(b) Norway
(c) Iceland
(d) Sweden
Explanation: Iceland topped the Global Gender Gap Report 2024 for the 15th consecutive year, being the only country to close more than 90% of its gender gap.
#634
What is Pakistan's rank in the Global Gender Gap Report 2024?
(a) 135th
(b) 142nd
(c) 145th
(d) 120th
Explanation: Pakistan ranked 145th out of 146 countries in the Global Gender Gap Report 2024, placing it second to last, just ahead of Sudan.
#635
Which country is ranked as the most peaceful in the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2024?
(a) Denmark
(b) Ireland
(c) Iceland
(d) New Zealand
Explanation: Iceland remained the most peaceful country in the world according to the Global Peace Index 2024, a position it has held since 2008.
#636
What is Pakistan's rank in the Global Peace Index 2024?
(a) 140th
(b) 146th
(c) 152nd
(d) 135th
Explanation: Pakistan ranked 140th out of 163 independent states and territories in the Global Peace Index 2024.
#637
Which country ranked last in the Global Peace Index 2024?
(a) Afghanistan
(b) Yemen
(c) Syria
(d) South Sudan
Explanation: Yemen was ranked as the least peaceful country in the world in the Global Peace Index 2024.
#638
Which country ranked first in the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) 2024?
(a) Denmark
(b) United Kingdom
(c) Finland
(d) Estonia
Explanation: Estonia topped the 2024 Environmental Performance Index (EPI), showcasing strong sustainability practices.
#639
What is Pakistan's rank in the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) 2024?
(a) 176th
(b) 165th
(c) 180th
(d) 150th
Explanation: Pakistan was ranked near the bottom, specifically 180th (last or near last), in the 2024 Environmental Performance Index.
#640
Which country topped the Global Competitiveness Index 2024 by IMD?
(a) Denmark
(b) Ireland
(c) Switzerland
(d) Singapore
Explanation: Singapore ranked first in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2024.