#621

Pakistan hosted the heads of government of which organization in October 2024?

(a) SAARC

(b) ECO

(c) Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)

(d) OIC

Explanation: Pakistan hosted the 23rd Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Islamabad in October 2024.

#622

Which Pakistani snooker player won his third World Championship title in late 2024?

(a) Ahsan Ramzan

(b) Muhammad Asif

(c) Muhammad Sajjad

(d) Babar Masih

Explanation: Muhammad Asif secured his third IBSF World Snooker Championship title in late 2024, defeating an Iranian opponent in the final.

#623

Which legendary Pakistani actor passed away in May 2024?

(a) Qavi Khan

(b) Talat Hussain

(c) Abid Ali

(d) Shakeel

Explanation: Legendary actor Talat Hussain passed away in May 2024. He was a revered figure in the Pakistani entertainment industry known for his voice and acting prowess.

#624

Which Pakistani mountaineer made headlines for new summits in 2024/2025?

(a) Sajid Sadpara

(b) Naila Kiani

(c) Shehroze Kashif

(d) Samina Baig

Explanation: Naila Kiani has been consistently in the news for her mountaineering achievements, summiting multiple 8,000m peaks and receiving national awards.

#625

Which international airline resumed flights to Pakistan in 2024 after a long hiatus?

(a) British Airways

(b) Lufthansa

(c) Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL)

(d) Cathay Pacific

Explanation: Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) commenced direct flights to Pakistan (Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad) in late 2024, enhancing connectivity.

#626

Who was the first female Chief Minister of Punjab elected in 2024?

(a) Hina Rabbani Khar

(b) Maryam Nawaz

(c) Sharmila Faruqui

(d) Zartaj Gul

Explanation: Maryam Nawaz made history by becoming the first female Chief Minister of Punjab in February 2024.

#627

Which Pakistani scientist received the 'Hilal-e-Imtiaz' in 2024 for contributions to science?

(a) Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman

(b) Dr. Amjad Saqib

(c) Naila Kiani

(d) Dr. Asim Hussain

Explanation: Dr. Amjad Saqib (founder of Akhuwat) was awarded the Hilal-e-Imtiaz. While primarily known for social service, his contributions often overlap with development sciences. (Note: Ensure distinction between Science and Social Service categories, but he is a primary recipient).

#628

Pakistan's IT exports reached approximately what figure in the fiscal year 2024-25?

(a) $1.5 Billion

(b) $2.6 Billion

(c) $3.8 Billion

(d) $5.0 Billion

Explanation: Pakistan's IT exports saw a significant surge, reaching approximately $3.8 billion in the fiscal year 2024-25, reflecting the sector's growth.

#629

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.

#630

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.

#631

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.

#632

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.

#633

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.

#634

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.

#635

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.

#636

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.

#637

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.

#638

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.

#639

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.

#640

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'.

July 2024 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions