#1661

Which Pakistani social media platform/portal was launched in 2024-2025 to counter 'Fake News' originating from across the border?

(a) Pak-Fact-Check

(b) Digital Pakistan Portal

(c) PTA Verification App

(d) Information Ministry Dashboards

Explanation: In 2025, the government launched several initiatives to counter what it called 'coordinated disinformation campaigns' (Fifth Generation Warfare). These portals provide real-time debunking of viral posts related to military movements and political stability.

#1662

The 'H-4' and 'Takbir' stand-off weapons used by the PAF are designed for what purpose in 2025?

(a) Underwater attack

(b) Precision strike from outside the range of enemy air defenses

(c) Space combat

(d) Training only

Explanation: Stand-off weapons (SOWs) like the H-4 glide bomb allow a fighter jet to release its payload from a distance of up to 120 km. In 2025, these allow the PAF to target high-value assets without being threatened by India's S-400 or other SAM systems.

#1663

Which Pakistani organization produces the 'G-3' and 'MP5' rifles, which are still the mainstay of the infantry in 2025?

(a) HIT

(b) POF (Pakistan Ordnance Factories)

(c) NRTC

(d) PAC

Explanation: POF at Wah Cantt is the largest defense industrial complex in Pakistan. In 2025, while it produces modern variants like the BW-20, it continues to supply the army with reliable G-3 battle rifles and MP5 submachine guns, which are also exported to over 40 countries.

#1664

In 2025, which city remains the 'Command and Control' center for Pakistan's military operations against any eastern threat?

(a) Islamabad

(b) Rawalpindi (GHQ)

(c) Karachi

(d) Lahore

Explanation: Rawalpindi houses the General Headquarters (GHQ) of the Pakistan Army. In 2025, it remains the central node for strategic decision-making, intelligence fusion, and the command of the various corps stationed along the Indian border.

#1665

Which country is the third-party mediator that India has consistently rejected for the Kashmir issue through 2025?

(a) China

(b) United Nations (UN) / USA

(c) Turkey

(d) Russia

Explanation: India maintains that the Kashmir dispute is a 'bilateral' issue under the 1972 Simla Agreement and has consistently rejected any mediation by the UN or the US. Pakistan, conversely, continues to raise the issue at the UN General Assembly every year.

#1666

Which athlete was conferred with the Hilal-e-Imtiaz in 2024-2025 for winning Pakistan's first individual Olympic gold medal in 40 years?

(a) Babar Azam

(b) Arshad Nadeem

(c) Jahangir Khan

(d) Talha Talib

Explanation: Arshad Nadeem was honored with the Hilal-e-Imtiaz, the second-highest civilian award, following his historic performance at the Paris Olympics (effectively recognized in the 2024-2025 cycle). He set a new Olympic record in the Javelin throw, ending Pakistan's long medal drought and becoming a national hero.

#1667

In the 2024-2025 list of civil awards, several 'Polio Workers' were honored for their service. Which award is typically given to front-line workers for their dedication?

(a) Nishan-e-Pakistan

(b) Tamgha-e-Imtiaz / Tamgha-e-Shujaat

(c) Order of Quaid-e-Azam

(d) None of the above

Explanation: Front-line health workers, including polio vaccinators who often work in high-risk areas, have been increasingly recognized in the 2024-2025 award cycles. They are typically conferred with the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (for excellence) or Tamgha-e-Shujaat (if they have faced life-threatening situations), honoring their sacrifice for national health.

#1668

In 2025, which sector saw a significant number of Pride of Performance awards to encourage the 'Digital Pakistan' vision?

(a) Textile

(b) Information Technology and Software Development

(c) Agriculture

(d) Mining

Explanation: Reflecting the government's shift toward a knowledge-based economy, the 2024-2025 award lists included several young IT entrepreneurs and software developers. These awards aim to recognize the contribution of the tech sector to Pakistan's exports and global digital presence.

#1669

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.

#1670

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.

#1671

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.

#1672

In 2025, which sector was prioritized for the 'Tamgha-e-Khidmat' to recognize grassroots social work?

(a) Banking

(b) Community Health and Rural Education

(c) Fashion Design

(d) Heavy Industry

Explanation: The 2025 award cycle placed a heavy emphasis on 'unsung heroes'—individuals working in remote villages to promote literacy and primary healthcare. The Tamgha-e-Khidmat was used to honor these grassroots contributors who strengthen the social fabric of Pakistan.

#1673

How many military personnel have been awarded the Nishan-e-Haider in the history of Pakistan as of 2025?

(a) 9

(b) 10

(c) 11

(d) 12

Explanation: A total of 11 individuals have been honored with the Nishan-e-Haider. These include nine from the Pakistan Army, one from the Pakistan Air Force (Rashid Minhas), and one from the Northern Light Infantry (Lalak Jan). The list spans conflicts from the 1948 Kashmir War to the 1999 Kargil Conflict.

#1674

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.

#1675

In 2025, which authority formally approves the recommendations for the highest military awards?

(a) Chief of Army Staff

(b) President of Pakistan

(c) Prime Minister of Pakistan

(d) Ministry of Defence

Explanation: While the military hierarchy (GHQ, NHQ, AHQ) initiates the citations for awards based on field reports, the final constitutional authority to confer all state honors, including military awards, rests with the President of Pakistan on the advice of the Prime Minister.

#1676

What is the total number of Nishan-e-Haider recipients in Pakistan's history as of 2025?

(a) 9

(b) 10

(c) 11

(d) 12

Explanation: A total of 11 individuals have been honored with the Nishan-e-Haider. These include nine from the Pakistan Army, one from the Air Force (Rashid Minhas), and one recipient from the Azad Kashmir Regiment (Naik Saif Ali Janjua, whose Hilal-e-Kashmir was declared equivalent to Nishan-e-Haider by the government). All 11 recipients received the award posthumously for embracing martyrdom.

#1677

Independence Day in Pakistan is celebrated on August 14. In 2025, how many years of independence did Pakistan complete?

(a) 75 years

(b) 77 years

(c) 78 years

(d) 80 years

Explanation: Pakistan gained independence from British rule on August 14, 1947. In the year 2025, the nation celebrated its 78th Independence Day. This day is marked by flag-hoisting ceremonies, fireworks, and national songs to honor the struggle of the founding fathers, including Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Allama Muhammad Iqbal.

#1678

Which anniversary is observed on April 21 in Pakistan?

(a) The death anniversary of Allama Iqbal

(b) The birth of Quaid-e-Azam

(c) The passing of the 1956 Constitution

(d) The launch of the PIA

Explanation: The death anniversary of the national philosopher and poet, Allama Muhammad Iqbal, is observed on April 21. He passed away in 1938, nine years before the creation of Pakistan. His poetry and philosophy continue to be a source of guidance and remembrance for the nation's ideological identity.

#1679

The death anniversary of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto is observed on April 4. For what is he primarily remembered in Pakistan's history?

(a) Making Pakistan a nuclear power and the 1973 Constitution

(b) Winning the 1965 war

(c) Discovering gas at Sui

(d) The creation of the Muslim League

Explanation: Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was executed on April 4, 1979. He is remembered by his supporters as the 'Quid-e-Awam' (Leader of the People) for giving the country its consensus constitution, launching the nuclear program, and hosting the 1974 OIC Summit, which brought the Muslim world together in Lahore.

#1680

Which event is remembered on April 10 in the context of Pakistan's democratic history?

(a) The passage of the 1973 Constitution

(b) The birth of Z.A. Bhutto

(c) The first general elections

(d) The creation of Islamabad

Explanation: On April 10, 1973, the National Assembly of Pakistan passed the 1973 Constitution by a unanimous vote. This day is remembered as 'Constitution Day' to celebrate the legal framework that defines the roles of the state institutions and the rights of the citizens.

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