Current Affairs — All MCQs
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Q1221.The private bill entitled "Sindh Compulsory Marriage Act – 2021" has been submitted by which Islamist political party?
Correct Answer: B
MMA lawmaker Syed Abdul Rasheed introduced the private bill proposing compulsory marriage for adults aged 18 in Sindh.
Q1222.Who is the first Female commercial pilot from Azad Jummu & Kashmir?
Correct Answer: C
Maryam Mujtaba made history as the first female commercial pilot hailing from Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK).
Q1223.Where Pakistan-Egypt first ever Joint Air Defence Exercise Sky Guard-1 took place?
Correct Answer: D
The 2-week joint air defence exercise 'Sky Guard-1' between Pakistani and Egyptian armed forces was conducted in Cairo, Egypt in May 2021.
Q1224.Who is the first ever Muslim Pakistani female elected member of the London Assembly?
Correct Answer: C
Hina Bokhari made history by becoming the first Muslim Pakistani woman elected to the London Assembly in May 2021.
Q1225.Facebook partners with _____________ for fibre network, to improve connectivity issues in Pakistan.
Correct Answer: A
Facebook partnered with Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) to deploy subsea and terrestrial fibre optical network infrastructure across Pakistan.
Q1226.According to 2017 census, population growth rate of Pakistan is________?
Correct Answer: B
The 6th Population and Housing Census of 2017 recorded Pakistan's average annual population growth rate at 2.40%.
Q1227.Which of the following court unfreezed PIA assets in Reko Diq award case?
Correct Answer: A
The BVI High Court recalled its order freezing PIA assets (including hotels in Paris and New York) after Tethyan Copper Company (TCC) dispute proceedings.
Q1228.Which of the following country has bought three JF-17 Thunder fighter jets from Pakistan in May 2021?
Correct Answer: B
The Nigerian Air Force formally inducted three JF-17 Thunder Block-II fighter aircraft purchased from Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) Kamra in May 2021.
Q1229.______________ named for WHO’s World No Tobacco Day 2021 Award:
Correct Answer: C
WHO awarded Pakistan the World No Tobacco Day 2021 Award for its tobacco control measures and smoke-free city initiatives.
Q1230.The current Chief Justice of Azad Jammu & Kashmir High Court is?
Correct Answer: C
Justice Sadaqat Hussain Raja was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Azad Jammu & Kashmir.
Q1231.On May 11, 2021, which Pakistani Mountaineer became the youngest mountaineer to climb the world's highest peak Mount Everest?
Correct Answer: C
Shehroze Kashif (Squishy) summited Mount Everest (8,848m) at age 19 in May 2021, becoming the youngest Pakistani to achieve the feat.
Q1232.Karachi has been ranked as _______ number in World Crime Index 2021.
Correct Answer: D
In Numbeo's Crime Index 2021, Karachi's rank improved significantly to 115th globally, reflecting reduced crime rates compared to 6th in 2014.
Q1233.Pakistan has created 3rd border crossing to Iran for trade and development on 21 April 2021 is_________?
Correct Answer: C
The Mand-Pishin border crossing in Balochistan was inaugurated as the 3rd official trade gateway between Pakistan and Iran.
Q1234.Pak-American appointed as Assistant Chief of USA Police?
Correct Answer: C
Yasir Bashir became the first Pakistani-American appointed as Assistant Chief of Police in the Houston Police Department, USA.
Q1235.Reporters without borders announced press freedom index 2021, what is the rank of Pakistan out of 180 countries?
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan ranked 145th out of 180 countries in RSF World Press Freedom Index 2021.
Q1236.Who becomes Youngest female Aerospace Engineer of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: C
Arooba Faridi earned recognition as Pakistan's youngest female aerospace engineer after obtaining international EASA licensing.
Q1237.Who is the first Pakistani transgender Lawyer?
Correct Answer: B
Nisha Rao earned her LLB degree from Karachi West Law College and was licensed by the Sindh Bar Council, becoming Pakistan's first transgender lawyer.
Q1238.Who has been selected as the World Economic Forum (WEF) ‘Young Global Leader’ for five years?
Correct Answer: A
Parliamentary Secretary for Law and Justice Maleeka Bokhari was named WEF Young Global Leader (Class of 2021).
Q1239.Which islamist party was banned by the federal government under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) 1997 in April 2021?
Correct Answer: B
The Ministry of Interior declared Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) a proscribed organization under Section 11B of ATA 1997 in April 2021.
Q1240.Which nation has provided 100 tonnes of dates to the Government of Pakistan as a gift in April 2021?
Correct Answer: C
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia gifted 100 tonnes of dates to Pakistan through King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief).