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Q. 1 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Which province launched Pakistan's inaugural "Chief Minister Minority Card" in January 2025?
A
Sindh
B
Balochistan
C
Punjab
✓ Correct
D
KPK
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
CM Maryam Nawaz introduced the card on January 16, 2025.
Q. 2 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
The 19th anniversary of the 2005 earthquake (Oct 8, 2024) is officially observed as:
A
Solidarity Day
B
National Disaster Day
C
National Earthquake Awareness Day
✓ Correct
D
Remembrance Day
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This day is dedicated to promoting safety and preparedness.
Q. 3 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Which international agency reported in 2024 that 26 million children in Pakistan remain out of school?
A
UNESCO
B
FAO
C
UNICEF
D
Ministry of Education
✓ Correct
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The figure highlights a persistent challenge in the national education sector.
Q. 4 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Which province launched the "Pink Electric Scooty Scheme" for women in April 2025?
A
Punjab
B
Sindh
✓ Correct
C
KPK
D
Balochistan
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The initiative focuses on enhancing female mobility and employment.
Q. 5 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
How many Pakistani universities were included in the THE World University Rankings 2026?
A
44
B
46
✓ Correct
C
48
D
52
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This reflects an increase in the global academic footprint of Pakistan's higher education.
Q. 6 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
Pakistan attended a 1999 SAARC workshop on the "role of media" in:
A
Prostitution
B
Child Labour
✓ Correct
C
Drug prevention
D
Terrorism
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This workshop aimed at creating awareness about social exploitation.
Q. 7 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
In December 2025, Pakistan announced a major development initiative for which group?
A
Overseas Pakistanis
B
Farmers
C
Youth and startups
✓ Correct
D
Senior citizens
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The program includes seed funding and mentorship for the tech sector.
Q. 8 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Pakistan's national poverty alleviation strategy was updated in:
A
March 2025
B
June 2025
✓ Correct
C
November 2025
D
December 2025
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The strategy was adjusted to account for current inflationary impacts.
Q. 9 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
How many Pakistani universities were included in the THE World University Rankings 2025?
A
36
B
42
C
47
✓ Correct
D
26
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This reflects an increase in the global academic footprint of the country.
Q. 10 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
How many Pakistani universities were included in the THE World University Rankings 2026?
A
44
B
46
✓ Correct
C
48
D
52
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Pakistan maintained a strong representation despite global competition.
Q. 11 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Which law was specifically enacted in 2016 to address and deter "honor killings" in Pakistan?
A
Women Protection Act
B
Domestic Violence Act
C
Honour Killing Act 2016
✓ Correct
D
Gender Equality Act
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This legislation closed a loophole allowing perpetrators to be forgiven by family members.
Q. 12 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
As of 2024, what percentage of Pakistan's police force is comprised of women?
A
5%
B
3%
C
Less than 2%
✓ Correct
D
10%
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This figure highlights a significant gender gap in national law enforcement.
Q. 13 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Which province introduced the country's largest "CM Honehar Scholarship Program" in Dec 2024?
A
Sindh
B
Balochistan
C
KPK
D
Punjab
✓ Correct
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This program aims to support thousands of meritorious students across the province.
Q. 14 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Where does Pakistan rank on the 2024 Global Impunity Index by CPJ?
A
First
B
Fifth
C
Ninth
D
Twelfth
✓ Correct
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This rank is among 13 countries analyzed for journalist safety.
Q. 15 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
According to UNICEF, which Pakistani province has the highest percentage of out-of-school children?
A
Punjab
B
KPK
C
Sindh
D
Balochistan
✓ Correct
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The province continues to face significant educational infrastructure challenges.
Q. 16 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Whose 555th birth anniversary was commemorated by Pakistan with a special Rs. 55 coin?
A
Allama Iqbal
B
Baba Bulleh Shah
C
Baba Guru Nanak
✓ Correct
D
Shah Waliullah
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The coin was issued as a gesture of religious harmony for the Sikh community.
Q. 17 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Which Pakistani province introduced the inaugural "Chief Minister's Minority Card" program in Jan 2025?
A
Sindh
B
Punjab
✓ Correct
C
Balochistan
D
KPK
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
CM Maryam Nawaz launched the card on January 16, 2025, to support minorities.
Q. 18 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Whose 555th birth anniversary was commemorated by Pakistan with a special Rs. 55 coin in late 2024?
A
Baba Bulleh Shah
B
Allama Iqbal
C
Baba Guru Nanak
✓ Correct
D
Shah Waliullah
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The coin was issued as a tribute to the founder of Sikhism.
Q. 19 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
Which Pakistani figure was included in Time Magazine's 2024 "Time 100 Next" list?
A
Rahila Durrani
B
Dr. Mahrang Baloch
✓ Correct
C
Rabia Khuzdari
D
Karima Baloch
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
She was recognized for her leadership in the Baloch Yakjehti Committee.
Q. 20 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
How many Hindu religious pilgrims traveled from India to Pakistan on 6 January 2025 for religious rituals?
A
50
B
84
✓ Correct
C
100
D
120
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Such visits are part of the protocol on visits to religious shrines between the two nations.
Q. 21 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Which district in Pakistan documented the maximum number of polio cases during the 2024 cycle?
A
Qila Abdullah
✓ Correct
B
Dera Ismail Khan
C
Karachi
D
Peshawar
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This border district faces challenges in vaccination coverage and accessibility.
Q. 22 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
The Punjab government officially imposed a speed limit of ____ for motorcycles in February 2025?
A
60 km/h
B
70 km/h
✓ Correct
C
80 km/h
D
50 km/h
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This safety measure applies to both metropolitan and provincial routes.
Q. 23 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Pakistan's first-ever government-run "Autism School" was inaugurated by CM Maryam Nawaz in:
A
Karachi
B
Islamabad
C
Lahore
✓ Correct
D
Faisalabad
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This is the first provincial facility dedicated to autism education and care.
Q. 24 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
Who from the Baloch Yakjehti Committee was included in Time Magazine's 2024 'Time 100 Next' list?
A
Rahila Durrani
B
Dr. Mahrang Baloch
✓ Correct
C
Rabia Khuzdari
D
Karima Baloch
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
She was recognized as an influential young leader in the human rights sphere.
Q. 25 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Which Pakistani province introduced the inaugural "Chief Minister's Minority Card" program in Jan 2025?
A
Sindh
B
Punjab
✓ Correct
C
Balochistan
D
KPK
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
CM Maryam Nawaz launched the card on January 16, 2025, to support minorities.
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