Current Affairs — All MCQs
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Q1561.Who was appointed as the President and CEO of the Bank of Punjab (BoP) in April 2020?
Correct Answer: B
Zafar Masud took charge as President/CEO of BoP (he famously survived the PK-8303 plane crash in May 2020).
Q1562.Which two countries blocked Pakistan's proposal to establish an informal OIC envoys group on Islamophobia at the UN in May 2020?
Correct Answer: A
The Maldives argued that isolating India on Islamophobia would be counterproductive to regional harmony.
Q1563.In May 2020, the World Bank restored budgetary support for Pakistan by approving a policy loan worth?
Correct Answer: C
The 'Resilient Institutions for Sustainable Economy' (RISE) program loan helped strengthen fiscal management.
Q1564.Former Governor of Balochistan Syed Fazal Agha passed away due to COVID-19 on May 20, 2020. He also served as?
Correct Answer: B
Syed Fazal Agha served as Governor Balochistan (1999) and Deputy Chairman Senate (1988–1992).
Q1565.Which 14-year-old blind British-Pakistani girl reached the finals of Britain's Got Talent 2020?
Correct Answer: B
Granddaughter of former PAF Chief Air Marshal Nur Khan, Sirine captivated global audiences with her vocal performance.
Q1566.Which international credit agency placed Pakistan on review for a downgrade in May 2020 due to COVID shock?
Correct Answer: B
Moody's placed B3 local and foreign currency issuer ratings on review for downgrade.
Q1567.When did the Sindh Government promulgate the Sindh Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Ordinance 2020?
Correct Answer: B
The ordinance empowered law enforcement to enforce lockdowns, social distancing, and mandatory testing.
Q1568.Who was appointed as the Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir in May 2020?
Correct Answer: B
Shehryar Afridi replaced Syed Fakhar Imam after Imam was appointed Federal Food Security Minister.
Q1569.Which Pakistani short film won first prize at the global Girls Impact the World Film Festival 2020?
Correct Answer: A
Directed by Sarah Jehaan Khan, 'Passoon' follows young Climate activist Mehak Marks in Pakistan.
Q1570.Renowned comedian, poet, and writer Athar Shah Khan 'Jaidi' passed away on May 10, 2020. He was famous for?
Correct Answer: B
Athar Shah Khan created the legendary comic character 'Jaidi' for Radio Pakistan and PTV.
Q1571.Rahul Dev became the first Hindu officer inducted into the Pakistan Air Force as a GD Pilot. He hails from?
Correct Answer: A
Rahul Dev was commissioned into the PAF as a General Duty Pilot in May 2020.
Q1572.On April 30, 2020, the Supreme Court permitted the federal government to hold general elections in Gilgit-Baltistan under?
Correct Answer: B
A 7-judge bench headed by CJP Gulzar Ahmed allowed setting up a caretaker government and conducting polls.
Q1573.According to official judicial statistics, how many criminals were awarded the death sentence in Pakistan between April 2019 and March 2020?
Correct Answer: C
Trial courts across all four provinces awarded 875 death penalties during the 12-month period.
Q1574.In April 2020, Pakistan became the first country in South Asia to achieve which regulatory classification by the ITU?
Correct Answer: B
The ITU benchmarked PTA for advanced digital economic ecosystem regulation.
Q1575.For the year 2020 (1440-41 AH), the State Bank of Pakistan fixed the Nisab for Zakat deduction on bank accounts at?
Correct Answer: B
Accounts maintaining a minimum balance of Rs 46,329 on 1st Ramadan were subject to 2.5% Zakat deduction.
Q1576.Where was Pakistan ranked on the RSF World Press Freedom Index 2020?
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan slipped three places to 145th out of 180 countries in the annual index published by Reporters Without Borders.
Q1577.Which campaign was launched by the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) with FIFA and WHO during COVID-19?
Correct Answer: B
The campaign encouraged citizens to maintain physical activity during pandemic lockdowns.
Q1578.Which company operates the only WHO-prequalified pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Pakistan?
Correct Answer: C
Getz Pharma's manufacturing plant in Karachi is WHO-prequalified for global medicine supply.
Q1579.Which Army officer assumed charge as Military Secretary to Prime Minister Imran Khan in April 2020?
Correct Answer: A
Brigadier Muhammad Ahmed was posted from the AK Regiment for a 3-year term.
Q1580.Who was appointed as the Provincial Food Minister of Punjab in April 2020?
Correct Answer: B
Aleem Khan was re-inducted into the Punjab Cabinet and assigned the Food portfolio.