#901

Which sphere saw record renewable additions in 2024 per REN21 GSR 2025?

(a) dditions in 2024 per REN21 GSR 2025?

(b) Power sector

(c) Transport only

(d) None—additions fell

Explanation: The >700 GW added were overwhelmingly in electricity generation capacity. ([REN21](https://www.ren21.net/gsr-2025/downloads/pdf/go/GSR_2025_GO_2025_Full_Report.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com "RENEWABLES 2025 GLOBAL STATUS REPORT"))

#902

Who was the chairman of the British delegation that reached Delhi on 24th March 1942?

(a) Lord Pethick Lawrence

(b) A.V. Alexander

(c) Sir Stafford Cripps

(d) Clement Attlee

Explanation: Sir Stafford Cripps, a prominent member of the British War Cabinet and a leader in the Labour Party, headed the mission. He was chosen due to his perceived sympathetic view toward Indian self-rule, though his proposals ultimately failed to bridge the gap between British interests and Indian demands.

#903

Who was the primary drafter of the Delhi Proposals presented in March 1927?

(a) Mahatma Gandhi and Motilal Nehru

(b) Quaid-e-Azam and 20 other prominent Muslim leaders

(c) Sir Muhammad Shafi and Allama Iqbal

(d) Maulana Shaukat Ali and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

Explanation: Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah convened a meeting of twenty prominent Muslim leaders in Delhi. Together, they drafted a set of proposals that offered to waive the demand for separate electorates under certain conditions.

#904

Who moved the Pakistan Resolution on 23rd March 1940 at Lahore?

(a) Liaquat Ali Khan

(b) A.K. Fazlul Haq

(c) Chaudhry Khaliquzzaman

(d) Allama Iqbal

Explanation: The historic Pakistan Resolution was moved by Maulvi Abul Kasim Fazlul Haq (popularly known as Sher-e-Bangal) during the Lahore session of the All-India Muslim League on 23rd March 1940.

#905

Who moved the historic Lahore Resolution (also known as the Pakistan Resolution) on March 23, 1940?

(a) Liaquat Ali Khan

(b) A.K. Fazlul Huq

(c) Sardar Abdur Rab Nishtar

(d) Chaudhary Khaliquzzaman

Explanation: Abul Kasem Fazlul Huq, popularly known as 'Sher-e-Bangal' (Lion of Bengal), moved the Lahore Resolution during the 27th annual session of the Muslim League. He was the first Premier of Bengal and a key figure in mobilizing Bengali Muslims.

#906

When did the Dandi March (Salt March) take place?

(a) January 1930

(b) March 1930

(c) August 1942

(d) April 1919

Explanation: The Dandi March began on 12 March 1930 and concluded on 6 April 1930. Gandhi and his followers marched 240 miles from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi to produce salt from seawater, symbolically breaking the British salt monopoly.

#907

ECO Summit was held on 11th March, 2009 in:

(a) Pakistan

(b) Tajikistan

(c) Turkey

(d) Iran

Explanation: The 10th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit was held in Tehran, Iran, on March 11, 2009. The member states discussed regional economic integration, energy security, and the expansion of transport networks between Central and South Asia.

#908

15th Conference of NAM was held in March 2008 in:

(a) Havana (Cuba)

(b) Cairo (Egypt)

(c) Sharam El Sheikh (Egypt)

(d) Jakarta (Indonesia)

Explanation: The 15th NAM Summit was hosted by Egypt in Sharm El Sheikh in July 2009 (text lists March 2008, possibly referring to ministerial meetings). It addressed the impact of the global financial crisis on developing nations.

#909

Who is the current President of Pakistan as of late 2024?

(a) Arif Alvi

(b) Asif Ali Zardari

(c) Shahbaz Sharif

(d) Sadiq Sanjrani

Explanation: Asif Ali Zardari was elected as the 14th President of Pakistan on March 9, 2024, succeeding Dr. Arif Alvi. This is his second non-consecutive term in office.

#910

Who served as the caretaker Prime Minister during the 2024 General Elections?

(a) Justice (R) Nasirul Mulk

(b) Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar

(c) Mir Hazar Khan Khoso

(d) Shahbaz Sharif

Explanation: Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, a politician from Balochistan, was sworn in as the 8th caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan in August 2023. He oversaw the country through the 2024 general elections until the election of the new Prime Minister.

#911

Who served as the Prime Minister during the 'Long March' of 2009 for the restoration of the judiciary?

(a) Shaukat Aziz

(b) Yousaf Raza Gillani

(c) Asif Ali Zardari

(d) Nawaz Sharif (as opposition leader)

Explanation: Yousaf Raza Gillani was the Prime Minister in March 2009 when the government finally agreed to restore Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry and other judges following a massive long march led by Nawaz Sharif and the lawyers' community.

#912

Who is the current Prime Minister of Pakistan as of mid-2024?

(a) Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar

(b) Imran Khan

(c) Shahbaz Sharif

(d) Nawaz Sharif

Explanation: Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif was elected as the Prime Minister of Pakistan for a second time in March 2024 following the general elections held in February 2024.

#913

What is the total number of seats in the National Assembly of Pakistan as per the 2024 general elections framework?

(a) 342

(b) 336

(c) 272

(d) 326

Explanation: Following the 25th Amendment and the merger of FATA with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the total number of seats in the National Assembly was reduced from 342 to 336. This includes 266 general seats, 60 seats reserved for women, and 10 seats reserved for non-Muslims.

#914

Who was elected as the Speaker of the 16th National Assembly of Pakistan in March 2024?

(a) Asad Qaiser

(b) Raja Pervaiz Ashraf

(c) Sardar Ayaz Sadiq

(d) Qasim Suri

Explanation: Sardar Ayaz Sadiq of the PML-N was elected as the Speaker of the National Assembly for the third time in March 2024. He defeated the PTI-backed candidate Malik Muhammad Amir Dogar. The Speaker is the presiding officer of the house and maintains order during sessions.

#915

In the 2024 National Assembly, how many seats are reserved specifically for non-Muslims?

(a) 5

(b) 10

(c) 15

(d) 20

Explanation: The National Assembly has 10 seats reserved for non-Muslims (minorities). These members are elected through a proportional representation system based on the total number of general seats won by each political party in the National Assembly.

#916

Which political party emerged with the largest number of seats in the Sindh Assembly during the 2024 elections?

(a) MQM-P

(b) PTI

(c) Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)

(d) PML-N

Explanation: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) secured a heavy majority in the Sindh Assembly in the 2024 elections, allowing it to form the provincial government for the fourth consecutive time since 2008. Syed Murad Ali Shah was subsequently re-elected as the Chief Minister.

#917

The 26th Constitutional Amendment, passed in October 2024, primarily focused on which area of governance?

(a) Local Government reforms

(b) Judicial reforms and the appointment of the CJP

(c) Economic emergency powers

(d) Education sector devolution

Explanation: The 26th Amendment significantly altered the process of appointing the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) and established constitutional benches. It introduced a parliamentary committee to select the CJP from the three most senior judges, shifting away from the previous 'seniority-only' principle.

#918

Who is the current Leader of the House in the 16th National Assembly (elected in March 2024)?

(a) Asif Ali Zardari

(b) Shahbaz Sharif

(c) Nawaz Sharif

(d) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

Explanation: Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif was elected as the Prime Minister (Leader of the House) for a second term in March 2024. He represents a coalition government comprising the PML-N, PPP, MQM-P, and other smaller parties.

#919

Which political party formed the provincial government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) following the 2024 elections?

(a) JUI-F

(b) PML-N

(c) PTI (represented by Sunni Ittehad Council/Independent bloc)

(d) ANP

Explanation: In KP, candidates backed by the PTI won a landslide victory. After the elections, they joined the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) as a bloc and elected Ali Amin Gandapur as the Chief Minister of the province.

#920

Which Provincial Assembly elected Maryam Nawaz Sharif as the first female Chief Minister in Pakistan's history in 2024?

(a) Sindh Assembly

(b) Punjab Assembly

(c) Balochistan Assembly

(d) KP Assembly

Explanation: In February 2024, the Punjab Assembly elected Maryam Nawaz Sharif as the Chief Minister of Punjab. This was a historic event as she became the first woman to lead a provincial government in Pakistan.

March 2024 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions