Current Affairs — All MCQs
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Q1281.On 1st March 2021, the Supreme Court ruled that Senate elections must be held under which Article of the Constitution?
Correct Answer: B
A 5-judge CJP-led bench ruled in a Presidential Reference that Senate elections are held under Article 226 via secret ballot.
Q1282.Prime Minister Imran Khan laid the foundation stone of the Al-Beruni Radius heritage tourism project in which district?
Correct Answer: A
PM launched the heritage trail at Nandana Fort in Pind Dadan Khan, Jhelum, where 11th-century scholar Al-Beruni measured the Earth's circumference.
Q1283.According to ILO reports, Pakistan ranks as the _______ biggest contributor of online gig workforce globally:
Correct Answer: C
Pakistan ranks 3rd worldwide (accounting for 12% of global freelance labor supply) after India and the United States.
Q1284.Pakistan and Qatar signed a 10-year Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) supply contract in February 2021 for how many MTPA?
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan State Oil (PSO) and Qatar Petroleum signed a 10-year agreement under which Qatar supplies 3 million tonnes of LNG per annum at a 10.2% Brent slope.
Q1285.Who served as Chairman of the FATF Executive Coordination Committee in the PTI government?
Correct Answer: A
Federal Minister Hammad Azhar led the high-level FATF Coordination Committee overseeing implementation of the 27-point Action Plan.
Q1286.Which country decided to register Himalayan Pink Salt as a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2021?
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC) registered Himalayan Pink Salt under GI rules to prevent unauthorized foreign branding.
Q1287.Who became the first Asian and Pakistani mountaineer to climb Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895m) in less than 24 hours?
Correct Answer: C
Asad Ali Memon from Larkana summited Africa's highest peak Kilimanjaro and returned to base camp in 20 hours.
Q1288.Which Pakistani female student achieved 1st position worldwide in ACCA Financial Reporting exam in February 2021?
Correct Answer: C
Zara Naeem Dar from Lahore scored the highest marks globally in ACCA's Financial Reporting examination.
Q1289.Pakistan Railways announced the resumption of the ITT container freight train service linking:
Correct Answer: A
The ITT (ECO) rail corridor covers 6,500 km connecting Pakistan, Iran, and Turkey for direct freight transit.
Q1290.The LOC Ceasefire agreement of Feb 2021 was reached between DGMO Maj Gen Nauman Zakaria and Indian counterpart:
Correct Answer: A
DGsMO of Pakistan and India agreed to strictly observe all agreements including the 2003 Line of Control ceasefire understanding.
Q1291.Pakistan & India recommitted to the 2003 LOC ceasefire understanding following talks on which date in Feb 2021?
Correct Answer: C
A joint statement issued on February 25, 2021, announced immediate ceasefire along the LOC and Working Boundary.
Q1292.Pakistan offered a $50 million defense credit line to which South Asian country during PM's visit in Feb 2021?
Correct Answer: C
PM Imran Khan offered a $50 million credit line for defense and security cooperation during his official visit to Colombo.
Q1293.PM Imran Khan visited Sri Lanka on a two-day official visit starting on:
Correct Answer: B
PM Imran Khan paid a two-day visit to Sri Lanka on February 23–24, 2021, meeting President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and PM Mahinda Rajapaksa.
Q1294.What is the name of the 3-year-old Pakistani karate prodigy who won a international medal in Japan?
Correct Answer: A
3-year-old Anaaya Bilal from Swat won a gold medal in the electronic karate championship organized in Japan.
Q1295.When did the National Assembly pass the Zainab Alert, Response and Recovery Bill prohibiting corporal punishment in Islamabad?
Correct Answer: C
The National Assembly passed the Prohibition of Corporal Punishment Bill 2021, banning all physical punishment of children in educational institutions in ICT.
Q1296.CM Punjab Usman Buzdar launched the Rehmatul Lil Alameen (PBUH) Scholarship Programme on?
Correct Answer: C
CM Usman Buzdar launched the Rs 1.25 billion Rehmatul Lil Alameen (PBUH) scholarship scheme for undergraduate students on February 24, 2021.
Q1297.The PSL 6 first match was played between Karachi Kings and Quetta Gladiators at National Stadium Karachi on?
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 6 commenced on February 20, 2021 at the National Stadium Karachi.
Q1298.The Gilgit-Baltistan government and which Bank signed an MoU in Feb 2021 to promote tourism in the region?
Correct Answer: B
GB Govt and NBP signed an MoU in February 2021 to provide financial credit and support to the hospitality and tourism sector.
Q1299.Which city of Pakistan opened its first pet-friendly park in February 2021?
Correct Answer: C
Islamabad's Metropolitan Corporation opened the capital's first dedicated pet-friendly park in Sector F-6.
Q1300.The Safari Tourist Train of Pakistan Railways was launched between Golra station and which station on February 21, 2021?
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan Railways launched the historic Safari Tourist Train from Golra Station to the historic Attock Khurd bridge on Feb 21, 2021.