November 2024 Edition
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November 2024 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#701
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.
#702
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.
#703
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.
#704
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'.
#705
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.
#706
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.
#707
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.
#708
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.
#709
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.
#710
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.
#711
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.
#712
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.
#713
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.
#714
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.
#715
Which country topped the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2024 as the most impacted by terrorism?
(a) Afghanistan
(b) Burkina Faso
(c) Somalia
(d) Mali
Explanation: Burkina Faso was ranked as the country most impacted by terrorism in the Global Terrorism Index 2024, overtaking Afghanistan.
#716
What is Pakistan's rank in the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2024?
(a) 4th
(b) 6th
(c) 8th
(d) 10th
Explanation: Pakistan ranked 4th in the Global Terrorism Index 2024, indicating a high impact of terrorism.
#717
Which country ranked first in the Energy Transition Index (ETI) 2024?
(a) Sweden
(b) Denmark
(c) Norway
(d) Finland
Explanation: Sweden topped the Energy Transition Index 2024 published by the World Economic Forum.
#718
Which country topped the Rule of Law Index 2024?
(a) Norway
(b) Finland
(c) Denmark
(d) Sweden
Explanation: Denmark ranked first in the World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2024.
#719
What is Pakistan's rank in the Rule of Law Index 2024?
(a) 120th
(b) 129th
(c) 130th
(d) 140th
Explanation: Pakistan ranked 129th out of 142 countries in the WJP Rule of Law Index 2024.
#720
Which country is the freest economy in the world according to the Economic Freedom of the World 2024 report?
(a) Singapore
(b) Hong Kong
(c) Switzerland
(d) New Zealand
Explanation: Hong Kong regained the top spot as the world's freest economy in the 2024 report by the Fraser Institute.