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.
#1361
Which sub-sector of 'Other Crops' grew by 4.78% in FY 2024-25, helping the overall agricultural growth?
(a) Major Crops
(b) Minor Crops
(c) Industrial Crops
(d) Fiber Crops
Explanation: Minor crops (or 'Other Crops') like vegetables, pulses, and fruits grew by 4.78 percent. This growth was vital in supporting the sector while major crops like cotton and wheat faced production challenges.
#1362
What is the approximate share of the services sector in Pakistan's total GDP as of the fiscal year 2024-25?
(a) 45.5%
(b) 52.1%
(c) 58.3%
(d) 62.5%
Explanation: The services sector continues to be the largest contributor to Pakistan's economy. According to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2024-25, its share in the national GDP is approximately 58.3 percent, reflecting the structural shift of the economy from agriculture toward services over the past few decades.
#1363
What was the recorded growth rate of the Information and Communication sub-sector in Pakistan during FY 2024-25?
(a) 2.1%
(b) 4.5%
(c) 6.8%
(d) 8.4%
Explanation: The Information and Communication sub-sector has shown resilient growth, recording 6.8 percent in FY 2024-25. This growth is driven by increasing internet penetration, digital transformation across industries, and the rising global demand for Pakistani IT services.
#1364
In the fiscal year 2024-25, Pakistan's IT and IT-enabled services (ITeS) exports reached approximately how much?
(a) $1.5 Billion
(b) $2.2 Billion
(c) $3.2 Billion
(d) $4.5 Billion
Explanation: Pakistan's IT exports have surged in recent years, reaching a milestone of over $3.2 billion in FY 2024-25. The government has focused on promoting the IT industry through tax incentives and the development of Special Technology Zones (STZs) to boost foreign exchange earnings.
#1365
As of 2024, approximately how many mobile phone subscribers are there in Pakistan?
(a) 150 Million
(b) 175 Million
(c) 194 Million
(d) 210 Million
Explanation: According to PTA data for 2024-25, mobile phone subscriptions in Pakistan have exceeded 194 million. This high penetration rate is fundamental to the growth of mobile banking, e-commerce, and digital government services.
#1366
Which service sub-sector showed a decline in growth during the pandemic but rebounded strongly in FY 2024-25?
(a) Information Technology
(b) Hospitality and Tourism
(c) Public Administration
(d) Education
Explanation: The Hospitality and Tourism sector was severely impacted by travel restrictions during the pandemic. However, it has seen a robust recovery in FY 2024-25, driven by a surge in domestic tourism and the reopening of international trekking and religious tourism circuits.
#1367
Who was appointed as the Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs in the PDM-led cabinet in April 2022?
(a) Hina Rabbani Khar
(b) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
(c) Shah Mahmood Qureshi
(d) Ishaq Dar
Explanation: 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.
#1368
Who was selected as the Caretaker Prime Minister to oversee the 2024 General Elections after the PDM government's dissolution?
(a) Justice (R) Nasir-ul-Mulk
(b) Anwaarul Haq Kakar
(c) Mohsin Naqvi
(d) Raja Riaz
Explanation: Anwaarul Haq Kakar, a senator from Balochistan, was appointed as the Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan on August 14, 2023. He was selected after consensus between the outgoing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Leader of the Opposition Raja Riaz to lead the country through the interim period until the next elected government took charge.
#1369
Who is the current Prime Minister of Pakistan, serving his second term after the 2024 General Elections?
(a) Nawaz Sharif
(b) Shehbaz Sharif
(c) Imran Khan
(d) Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar
Explanation: Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif was elected as the 24th Prime Minister of Pakistan on March 3, 2024. He leads a multi-party coalition government. His leadership in 2024 and 2025 has been focused on economic stabilization through an IMF program and the facilitation of foreign investment via the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC).
#1370
Who was elected as the 14th President of Pakistan in March 2024, becoming the first civilian to hold the office twice?
(a) Arif Alvi
(b) Asif Ali Zardari
(c) Mahmood Khan Achakzai
(d) Fazal-ur-Rehman
Explanation: Asif Ali Zardari, the co-chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), was sworn in as the President of Pakistan for a second time on March 10, 2024. He previously served as President from 2008 to 2013. His second term is characterized by a role as a mediator between the various coalition partners in the federal government.
#1371
In February 2024, who became the first woman in the history of Pakistan to be elected as a Provincial Chief Minister?
(a) Fatima Jinnah
(b) Maryam Nawaz Sharif
(c) Fahmida Mirza
(d) Hina Rabbani Khar
Explanation: Maryam Nawaz Sharif, a senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), made history by being elected as the Chief Minister of Punjab on February 26, 2024. Her tenure has seen a heavy focus on administrative reforms, digitalizing land records, and launching various social welfare schemes like the 'Himmat Card' and solar panel distributions.
#1372
Who was elected as the Chief Minister of Balochistan in March 2024, leading a coalition government in the province?
(a) Jam Kamal Khan
(b) Sarfraz Bugti
(c) Abdul Quddus Bizenjo
(d) Nawab Aslam Raisani
Explanation: Mir Sarfraz Bugti, formerly the caretaker Interior Minister, was elected as the Chief Minister of Balochistan in March 2024 as a candidate for the PPP. His government is focused on addressing the province's complex security situation, promoting reconciliation with disgruntled elements, and overseeing mineral extraction projects like Reko Diq.
#1373
Who is the 'Supremo' of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and was recently re-elected as the party president in 2024?
(a) Shehbaz Sharif
(b) Nawaz Sharif
(c) Hamza Shahbaz
(d) Chaudhry Nisar
Explanation: Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, the three-time former Prime Minister, remains the paramount leader of the PML-N. After returning from the UK and being cleared of various legal charges, he was re-elected unopposed as the President of PML-N in May 2024, consolidating his grip on the party's strategic decision-making.
#1374
Who is the founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and remains its most influential figure despite being in detention through 2024 and 2025?
(a) Gohar Ali Khan
(b) Imran Khan
(c) Omar Ayub Khan
(d) Shibli Faraz
Explanation: Imran Khan, the former cricket star and 22nd Prime Minister, is the founder of PTI. Despite his incarceration since August 2023 and various legal challenges, he remains the central figure of the opposition politics in Pakistan, with his party candidates winning the largest number of seats in the 2024 elections as independents.
#1375
Who is the current Emir of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), elected in 2024 to lead the party?
(a) Siraj-ul-Haq
(b) Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman
(c) Munawar Hasan
(d) Liaqat Baloch
Explanation: Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman was elected as the Emir of Jamaat-e-Islami in April 2024, succeeding Siraj-ul-Haq. Previously the head of the party in Karachi, he is known for his 'Rights of Karachi' campaign and has brought a more aggressive and proactive style of leadership to the national level.
#1376
On what dates of April 2001 did Wednesday fall?
(a) 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
(b) 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
(c) 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
(d) 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
Explanation: First, find the day on 1st April 2001. 2000 years have 0 odd days. Days in 2001 up to April 1 = 31 (Jan) + 28 (Feb) + 31 (Mar) + 1 (Apr) = 91 days. 91 mod 7 = 0 odd days. 0 means Sunday. So, 1st April was Sunday. Consequently, the first Wednesday is on the 4th, and then 11th, 18th, 25th.
#1377
If your birthday was on Monday, 14th April 2003, on what day of the week will your birthday fall in 2004?
(a) Monday
(b) Tuesday
(c) Wednesday
(d) Thursday
Explanation: 2004 is a leap year. Since the date is April 14th, it falls after the leap day (February 29th). Moving from an ordinary year date to the same date in a leap year past February adds 2 odd days. Monday + 2 days = Wednesday.
#1378
If 10th April falls 2 days before Friday, what day will be the 25th of that month?
(a) Monday
(b) Tuesday
(c) Wednesday
(d) Thursday
Explanation: Two days before Friday is Wednesday, meaning the 10th is Wednesday. The difference is 25 - 10 = 15 days. Since 15 is a multiple of 7 plus 1 (14 + 1), we add 1 odd day. Wednesday + 1 day = Thursday.
#1379
If March 5 is a Sunday, what day of the week will April 5 be?
(a) Tuesday
(b) Wednesday
(c) Thursday
(d) Friday
Explanation: March has 31 days. The difference between March 5 and April 5 is exactly 31 days. 31 divided by 7 leaves a remainder of 3 odd days. Moving 3 days forward from Sunday lands perfectly on Wednesday.
#1380
If 1st March is a Saturday, what day will be the 1st of April in the same year?
(a) Monday
(b) Tuesday
(c) Wednesday
(d) Thursday
Explanation: March always has 31 days. The number of odd days is 31 mod 7 = 3. Therefore, moving from March 1st to April 1st shifts the weekday forward by 3 days. Saturday + 3 days = Tuesday.