#621

Which Pakistani naval ship participated in the 'RIMPAC' 2024 exercise?

(a) PNS Babur

(b) PNS Tughril

(c) None (Observer status)

(d) PNS Shamsheer

Explanation: Pakistan typically does not send ships to RIMPAC (hosted by USA) in recent years but has participated as an observer or in staff capacities. Specific ship participation is rare recently due to geopolitical alignments.

#622

Who was appointed as the Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan in 2024?

(a) Bilawal Bhutto

(b) Ishaq Dar

(c) Khawaja Asif

(d) Mohsin Naqvi

Explanation: Ishaq Dar was appointed as the Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan in April 2024, in addition to his role as Foreign Minister.

#623

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.

#624

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.

#625

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.

#626

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.

#627

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.

#628

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.

#629

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.

#630

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.

#631

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.

#632

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'.

#633

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.

#634

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.

#635

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.

#636

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.

#637

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.

#638

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.

#639

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.

#640

Which country ranked first in the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) 2024?