Current Affairs — All MCQs
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Q1021.Who became the first Prime Minister in Pakistan’s political history to be removed from office through a vote of no-confidence?
Correct Answer: A
Imran Khan became the first Pakistani Prime Minister ousted via a successful vote of no-confidence on April 10, 2022.
Q1022.How many votes were cast in favor of the No-Confidence Motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan in the National Assembly?
Correct Answer: A
The resolution for no-confidence against Imran Khan was passed with 174 affirmative votes in the 342-seat National Assembly.
Q1023.What is the required majority vote threshold needed for the success of a No-Confidence Motion in the 342-member National Assembly of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: A
Article 95 of the Constitution requires a simple majority of 172 votes out of 342 total NA seats to pass a vote of no confidence.
Q1024.Under which Article of the Constitution did President Dr. Arif Alvi dissolve the National Assembly on April 3, 2022 (later set aside by Supreme Court)?
Correct Answer: A
President Alvi dissolved the National Assembly under Article 58(1) read with Article 48(1) on the advice of PM Imran Khan on April 3, 2022.
Q1025.Who became the first Muslim actor to win the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film at the Oscars in 2022?
Correct Answer: D
British-Pakistani actor Riz Ahmed won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film for "The Long Farewell" in 2022.
Q1026.What was Pakistan’s rank in the 2022 UN World Happiness Report?
Correct Answer: A
In the 2022 United Nations World Happiness Report, Pakistan was ranked 121st out of 146 countries.
Q1027.What was the theme of the 48th Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers held in Islamabad on March 22-23, 2022?
Correct Answer: D
The 48th OIC-CFM summit in Islamabad convened under the central theme "Partnering for Unity, Justice and Development".
Q1028.Pakistan signed an out-of-court agreement to settle the $11 billion penalty in the Reko Diq copper-gold mining dispute on March 20, 2022, reducing financial liability to $_______ billion?
Correct Answer: C
Pakistan reconstituted the Reko Diq project with Barrick Gold, waiving the $11 billion ICSID penalty in exchange for 50% project ownership for Pakistani entities.
Q1029.How many peoples killed in blast at lahore's anarkali market in January 2022?
Correct Answer: C
On January 20, 2022, a powerful IED explosion at Anarkali Bazaar, Lahore, martyred 3 people and injured over 20 others.
Q1030.Which country is going to host 'Asian Taekwondo' in November 2022?
Correct Answer: D
Pakistan was chosen to host the 4th Asian Taekwondo Championship in Islamabad in November 2022.
Q1031.According to the 'GLOBAL RISK REPORT 2022', published by WEF, which among the following is top risk for Pakistan?
Correct Answer: C
The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2022 identified debt crisis as the primary risk facing Pakistan.
Q1032.Karot Hydropower project under construction on river?
Correct Answer: A
The 720 MW Karot Hydropower Project is a run-of-the-river project constructed on the Jhelum River under CPEC.
Q1033.Raza Rabbani is a senator of which party?
Correct Answer: B
Mian Raza Rabbani is a senior leader and Senator representing the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), previously serving as Senate Chairman.
Q1034.Veteran actor Rasheed Naz died at the age 73 on January ______ 2022?
Correct Answer: C
Prominent Pashto and Urdu film/TV actor Rasheed Naz passed away on January 19, 2022, in Islamabad.
Q1035.Pakistan Ranked as The ________ Worst Passport for International Travel in 2022?
Correct Answer: C
In the 2022 Henley Passport Index, Pakistan ranked 4th worst globally (108th out of 111 ranks).
Q1036.Sukkur-Hyderabad motorway (M-6) would approximately cost __________?
Correct Answer: B
The 306 km Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway (M-6) project cost was estimated at approximately Rs 181 billion under PPP mode.
Q1037.Public version of Pakistan's first-ever national security policy was unveiled on ________?
Correct Answer: D
Prime Minister Imran Khan publicly launched the unclassified version of Pakistan's first National Security Policy (NSP 2022-2026) on January 14, 2022.
Q1038.When National Assembly passed the Finance (Supplementary) Bill, 2021, termed widely as a 'mini-budget'?
Correct Answer: C
The National Assembly passed the Finance (Supplementary) Bill 2021 on January 13, 2022, to satisfy IMF loan conditions.
Q1039.Who becomes first woman judge of Supreme Court of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: B
Justice Ayesha A. Malik was sworn in on January 24, 2022, as the first female judge in the history of the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
Q1040.Which country chairs G77 in January 2022?
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan assumed the chairmanship of the Group of 77 (G77) and China at the UN for the year 2022 on January 14, 2022.