Current Affairs — All MCQs
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Q881.Which of the following bodies primarily investigates federal crimes, including cybercrime, in Pakistan?
Correct Answer: B
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) investigates federal crimes including cybercrime.
Q882.A caretaker government in Pakistan is primarily responsible for?
Correct Answer: B
A caretaker government conducts routine affairs and ensures free and fair elections during the transition.
Q883.The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament primarily oversees?
Correct Answer: B
The PAC examines public accounts and government expenditure for accountability.
Q884.Money bills in Pakistan's Parliament must originate in the?
Correct Answer: B
Money bills must originate in the National Assembly, not the Senate.
Q885.The Prime Minister of Pakistan is elected by?
Correct Answer: B
The Prime Minister is elected by the members of the National Assembly.
Q886.The term "hung parliament" refers to a situation where?
Correct Answer: B
A hung parliament occurs when no single party secures a clear majority of seats.
Q887.The Karachi Stock Exchange is now officially known as?
Correct Answer: A
The Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad stock exchanges merged to form the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX).
Q888.The term "circular debt" in Pakistan is most commonly associated with which sector?
Correct Answer: B
Circular debt refers to a chain of unpaid liabilities within Pakistan's energy/power sector.
Q889.Special Economic Zones (SEZs) under CPEC are primarily intended to promote?
Correct Answer: B
SEZs under CPEC aim to promote industrialization and attract investment.
Q890.Sukuk, used in Pakistan's financial system, refers to?
Correct Answer: B
Sukuk are Shariah-compliant financial certificates similar to bonds but structured to avoid interest.
Q891.Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) refers to investment made by?
Correct Answer: B
FDI is investment made by a foreign entity into a country's businesses or assets.
Q892.Pakistan's textile sector is significant primarily because it is a leading contributor to the country's?
Correct Answer: B
The textile sector is one of Pakistan's largest export earners.
Q893.A "policy rate" set by the State Bank of Pakistan primarily influences?
Correct Answer: B
The policy rate influences borrowing costs across the economy and helps control inflation.
Q894.The Central Asian states that Pakistan seeks trade connectivity with via Afghanistan include which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan seeks improved trade connectivity with Central Asian states like Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan.
Q895.Pakistan's policy of non-alignment historically meant it sought to avoid formal alliance with?
Correct Answer: B
Non-alignment referred to avoiding formal alliance with the major Cold War power blocs (US/USSR).
Q896.Pakistan's consistent diplomatic position on the Kashmir issue calls for resolution according to?
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan has consistently called for resolving Kashmir per relevant UNSC resolutions.
Q897.Track-II diplomacy refers to?
Correct Answer: B
Track-II diplomacy involves informal, unofficial dialogue, often among academics or civil society.
Q898.Pakistan's membership in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Joint Ministerial Committee reflects its close ties with?
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan's ties with the GCC reflect close relations with Gulf Arab states.
Q899.The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) was established with China as a leading founder to primarily finance?
Correct Answer: B
AIIB finances infrastructure development projects primarily across Asia.
Q900.BRICS is an acronym representing which group of emerging economies (original members)?
Correct Answer: A
BRICS originally stood for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.