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.
#1321
Which female mountaineer from Pakistan was recognized with a civil award in 2023-2024 for her record-breaking climbs?
(a) Samina Baig
(b) Naila Kiani
(c) Selena Khawaja
(d) Uzma Yusuf
Explanation: Naila Kiani was honored with the Sitara-e-Imtiaz in recognition of her exceptional achievements in mountaineering. She became the first Pakistani woman to climb multiple 8,000-meter peaks in a single season, including K2 and Mount Everest, significantly boosting the image of Pakistani sports globally.
#1322
In 2024, which Turkish official was honored with a high civil award for enhancing defense ties between Pakistan and Turkey?
(a) Hakan Fidan
(b) Haluk Bayraktar
(c) Numan Kurtulmuş
(d) Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu
Explanation: Haluk Bayraktar, the CEO of Baykar (the Turkish company that produces the TB2 and Akıncı drones), has been honored with civil awards (including the Sitara-e-Imtiaz and others) by Pakistan. This recognizes his contribution to the modernization of the Pakistan Air Force and the strengthening of the strategic defense alliance.
#1323
Which Pakistani actor/actress received the Hilal-e-Imtiaz in 2024, becoming one of the most decorated artists in the country?
(a) Mahira Khan
(b) Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
(c) Sajal Aly
(d) Bilal Abbas
Explanation: Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan was conferred with the Hilal-e-Imtiaz in 2024. This award recognizes his global contribution to Qawwali and playback singing, continuing the legacy of the Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan school of music and promoting Pakistani culture internationally.
#1324
Which award was given to the brave citizen who rescued several children during the 'Battagram Chairlift' incident in 2023-2024?
(a) Nishan-e-Pakistan
(b) Tamgha-e-Shujaat
(c) Pride of Performance
(d) Sitara-e-Imtiaz
Explanation: The local heroes and zipline experts who risked their lives to rescue children trapped in a dangling chairlift in Battagram were honored with the Tamgha-e-Shujaat. This recognized their manual rescue efforts in extremely dangerous conditions when military helicopters could not complete the mission due to nightfall and winds.
#1325
In 2024-2025, which late social worker's husband received an award on her behalf for her service to orphans?
(a) Abdul Sattar Edhi
(b) Bilquis Edhi (Posthumous)
(c) Dr. Ruth Pfau
(d) Parveen Rehman
Explanation: Bilquis Edhi, often called the 'Mother of Pakistan', has been honored posthumously in recent cycles (2022-2024) with various high civilian honors, including the Nishan-e-Imtiaz, for her decades of service to abandoned infants and orphans through the Edhi Foundation.
#1326
In 2025, which group of people received special recognition in civil awards for their role during the 2022 and 2024 floods?
(a) Only politicians
(b) Rescue 1122 workers and volunteer NGOs
(c) Bank managers
(d) Cricket umpires
Explanation: Recognizing the bravery and service during natural disasters, the 2024-2025 award lists highlighted the contributions of Rescue 1122 personnel and several NGO workers who played a front-line role in saving lives and distributing relief during catastrophic floods.
#1327
In 2024, which foreign journalist was honored for 'promoting Pakistan's soft image' and tourism?
(a) Cynthia Ritchie
(b) Various travel vloggers/journalists (Collective recognition)
(c) Christiane Amanpour
(d) Jeremy Paxman
Explanation: In recent years, the government has used civil awards (like the Tamgha-e-Pakistan) to honor international vloggers and journalists who have highlighted Pakistan's tourism potential and cultural heritage, as part of its 'Soft Power' diplomacy.
#1328
Which religious leader and scholar received the Nishan-e-Imtiaz in 2024-2025 for his services to interfaith harmony and education?
(a) Maulana Tariq Jamil
(b) Mufti Taqi Usmani
(c) Dr. Tahir-ul-Qadri
(d) Allama Sajid Naqvi
Explanation: Mufti Taqi Usmani, a world-renowned scholar and expert in Islamic finance, has been honored with the Nishan-e-Imtiaz. This recognizes his academic brilliance and his role in promoting Pakistan's image in the global Muslim community through his writings and educational work.
#1329
Which Pakistani writer and poet received the Hilal-e-Imtiaz in 2024 for his contribution to Urdu literature?
(a) Anwar Maqsood
(b) Iftikhar Arif
(c) Amjad Islam Amjad (Posthumous)
(d) Kishwar Naheed
Explanation: Iftikhar Arif, a legendary poet and scholar, was honored with the Hilal-e-Imtiaz in 2024. He has served as the head of the Pakistan Academy of Letters and the National Language Authority, making immense contributions to the preservation of Urdu literature.
#1330
Which award was given to the team of engineers who successfully launched Pakistan's first moon mission 'iCube-Qamar' in 2024?
(a) Collective Pride of Performance / Sitara-e-Imtiaz
(b) Nishan-e-Pakistan
(c) Order of Shujaat
(d) Order of Khidmat
Explanation: The engineers from the Institute of Space Technology (IST) and SUPARCO were recognized in the 2024-2025 honors list. The success of the lunar orbiter was hailed as a major scientific milestone, earning the leads of the project high-level civilian decorations.
#1331
Which Pakistani singer received the Pride of Performance in 2024 for promoting 'Sufi' music globally?
(a) Atif Aslam
(b) Sanam Marvi
(c) Ali Zafar
(d) Hadiqa Kiani
Explanation: Sanam Marvi was recognized with the Pride of Performance for her mastery of Sufi music and her role in taking the message of Sufi saints to international audiences. The award highlights the state's support for cultural heritage and the 'Sufi' identity of Pakistan.
#1332
In the context of 2024-2025, which medal is awarded to officers who successfully complete 10 years of meritorious service?
(a) Tamgha-e-Azm
(b) Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Military)
(c) Tamgha-e-Diffa
(d) Tamgha-e-Liaqat
Explanation: Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Medal of Excellence) is the basic tier of the Order of Imtiaz. For military personnel, it is awarded to recognize a decade or more of distinguished service. As officers progress, they may be eligible for Sitara-e-Imtiaz and eventually Hilal-e-Imtiaz based on their rank and achievements.
#1333
Iqbal Day is celebrated on November 9 to mark the birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal. What is his title in Pakistan?
(a) Father of the Nation
(b) The Spiritual Father of Pakistan / Poet of the East
(c) The Great Leader
(d) The Lion of Punjab
Explanation: November 9 is the birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, known as Shair-e-Mashriq (Poet of the East) and Muffakir-e-Pakistan (The Thinker of Pakistan). He is credited with conceiving the idea of a separate Muslim state in his 1930 Allahabad address. Iqbal Day is a day of remembrance for his philosophical and poetic contributions that awakened the Muslims of the subcontinent.
#1334
Which province of Pakistan has the highest 'Literacy Rate' according to census-linked surveys in 2024-2025?
(a) Sindh
(b) Punjab
(c) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
(d) Balochistan
Explanation: Punjab consistently records the highest literacy rate among the provinces (around 66%). Literacy is a key indicator analyzed alongside population growth, as there is a direct correlation between higher literacy (especially female education) and lower population growth rates.
#1335
According to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2024-25, what is the estimated national literacy rate of Pakistan?
(a) 58%
(b) 62.8%
(c) 70%
(d) 75%
Explanation: As of the 2024-25 reports, Pakistan's national literacy rate is estimated to be approximately 62.8%. While there has been a marginal improvement over the years, the rate remains one of the lowest in South Asia, hampered by high population growth and insufficient infrastructure in rural areas.
#1336
The 'National Curriculum Framework 2024' was introduced to replace and refine which previous initiative?
(a) Education Policy 1998
(b) Single National Curriculum (SNC)
(c) Vision 2025
(d) The English Medium Act
Explanation: The National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2024 was developed to evolve the previous Single National Curriculum (SNC). While the SNC aimed for uniformity, the NCF 2024 focuses on providing a more flexible, competency-based framework that provincial boards can adapt while maintaining a core national standard.
#1337
Which province has the lowest literacy rate in Pakistan as of the 2024-25 data?
(a) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
(b) Sindh
(c) Balochistan
(d) Punjab
Explanation: Balochistan remains at the bottom of the literacy rankings with a rate of approximately 44-46%. Severe geographic dispersion, lack of schools in remote areas, and security challenges have historically hindered educational progress in the province.
#1338
What percentage of Pakistan's total GDP is currently spent on the education sector as of 2024-25?
(a) 1.5%
(b) 1.7% to 1.9%
(c) 4.0%
(d) 7.0%
Explanation: Pakistan's spending on education remains below the recommended international standard of 4% of GDP. As of the 2024-25 fiscal period, the total public expenditure on education (federal and provincial) is estimated at around 1.7% to 1.9% of GDP, which is a major bottleneck in improving literacy rates.
#1339
Which province launched the 'Sehat Card' style 'Kisan Card' that also includes an educational subsidy for farmers' children in 2024?
(a) Sindh
(b) Punjab
(c) KPK
(d) Balochistan
Explanation: The Punjab government, under the 2024 initiatives, integrated certain educational incentives into the Kisan Card framework to encourage farmers to keep their children in schools, providing stipends and digital learning tools to rural students.
#1340
In 2024, the Prime Minister declared a 'National Education Emergency' to address what specific issue?
(a) The lack of school uniforms
(b) The high number of out-of-school children (26 million)
(c) The banning of exams
(d) The increase in university fees
Explanation: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared an education emergency in May 2024, emphasizing that with 26 million children out of school, the nation faces a 'ticking bomb.' The declaration aimed to mobilize resources to enroll these children within a five-year target.