Current Affairs — All MCQs

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Q1841.The Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) approved the privatization of which two major RLNG-fired power plants on Sept 18, 2019?

Easy
A A. Haveli Bahadur Shah and Balloki
B B. Guddu and Nandipur
C C. Bin Qasim and Jabban
D D. Patrind and Jinnah
Pakistan National Affairs PPSC 2019

Correct Answer: A

CCoP approved the 100% privatization of 1,230MW Haveli Bahadur Shah and 1,223MW Balloki power plants.

Q1842.Prime Minister Imran Khan inaugurated the 24/7 operationalization of which key border crossing with Afghanistan on Sept 18, 2019?

Easy
A A. Torkham Border
B B. Chaman Border
C C. Angoor Ada
D D. Kharlachi Border
General MCQs PPSC 2019

Correct Answer: A

PM Imran Khan formally inaugurated 24/7 operations at Torkham border crossing to boost bilateral trade with Afghanistan.

Q1843.What was the Richter scale magnitude of the earthquake that struck Mirpur, Azad Kashmir on September 24, 2019?

Easy
A A. 5.2
B B. 5.8
C C. 6.4
D D. 6.8
General MCQs PPSC 2019

Correct Answer: B

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Mirpur AJK on Sept 24, 2019, causing severe damage to infrastructure and roads.

Q1844.Which Article of the Constitution empowers the Federal Government to issue executive directions to a province regarding peace or economic stability?

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A A. Article 109
B B. Article 129
C C. Article 139
D D. Article 149
Pakistan National Affairs PPSC

Correct Answer: D

Article 149(4) allows the federal government to issue executive directions to any province to prevent grave threats.

Q1845.According to SBP figures, the Central Government's total domestic debt rose to what figure by July 2019?

Easy
A A. Rs 21 trillion
B B. Rs 22.6 trillion
C C. Rs 24 trillion
D D. Rs 25.5 trillion
Pakistan Economy PPSC 2019

Correct Answer: B

SBP data showed central government domestic debt surged to Rs 22.6 trillion by July 2019.

Q1846.According to SBP figures, the Central Government's total public debt stood at what amount at the end of July 2019?

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A A. Rs 33.02 trillion
B B. Rs 34 trillion
C C. Rs 35.02 trillion
D D. Rs 36 trillion
Pakistan Economy PPSC 2019

Correct Answer: A

Total public debt reached Rs 33.02 trillion by July 2019 due to currency depreciation and budget deficits.

Q1847.Dr. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri founded the non-profit organization Minhaj-ul-Quran International in which month and year?

Easy
A A. October 1975
B B. October 1981
C C. September 1981
D D. December 1981
General MCQs PPSC

Correct Answer: B

Minhaj-ul-Quran was established by Dr. Tahir-ul-Qadri in Lahore on 18 October 1981.

Q1848.Dr. Tahir-ul-Qadri announced his formal retirement from political life and which party chairmanship in September 2019?

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A A. PAT chairmanship
B B. PAM chairmanship
C C. TLP chairmanship
D D. JUI chairmanship
International Affairs PPSC 2019

Correct Answer: A

Dr. Tahir-ul-Qadri stepped down from active politics and the chairmanship of Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT).

Q1849.Pakistan subscribed to the IAEA's 'Supplementary Guidance on the Management of Disused Radioactive Sources' in which month of 2019?

Easy
A A. August 2019
B B. September 2019
C C. October 2019
D D. November 2019
General MCQs PPSC 2019

Correct Answer: B

Pakistan formally notified IAEA of its subscription to the Supplementary Guidance on Disused Radioactive Sources.

Q1850.Which Pakistan Women's Football team player won a Gold Medal at the Asian Powerlifting Championship held in Dubai in 2019?

Easy
A A. Sana Mir
B B. Hajra Khan
C C. Zulfiya Nazir
D D. Bismah Maroof
Important Events, Personalities, Sports & Culture PPSC 2019

Correct Answer: C

Zulfiya Nazir won a Gold Medal in the 52kg category at the Asian Powerlifting Championship in Dubai.

Q1851.The Prime Minister's Office issued 'Red Letters' to how many federal ministries in September 2019 for critical delays in task execution?

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A A. 25
B B. 27
C C. 30
D D. 32
General MCQs PPSC 2019

Correct Answer: B

PM Imran Khan issued 'Red Letters' to 27 out of 34 ministries over failure to comply with cabinet decisions.

Q1852.Legendary leg-spinner Abdul Qadir passed away in Lahore on September 6, 2019. What was his bowling specialization?

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A A. Left-arm orthodox
B B. Leg-spin & Googly
C C. Off-spin
D D. Fast-bowling
General MCQs PPSC 2019

Correct Answer: B

Abdul Qadir was widely credited with reviving the art of leg-spin and googly bowling in international cricket.

Q1853.What was the core agreement signed at the 3rd China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Foreign Ministers' Dialogue in Islamabad?

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A A. Enhancing counterterrorism cooperation
B B. Bilateral tariff waiver
C C. Afghan transit trade tax
D D. Border fence removal
Pakistan Foreign Policy PPSC

Correct Answer: A

The trilateral dialogue focused on counter-terrorism, regional connectivity, and CPEC extension to Afghanistan.

Q1854.In which year was the China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Foreign Ministers' Dialogue process first established?

Easy
A A. 2016
B B. 2017
C C. 2018
D D. 2019
Pakistan Foreign Policy PPSC 2017

Correct Answer: B

The trilateral mechanism was initiated in Beijing in December 2017.

Q1855.Which country hosted the 3rd round of the China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Foreign Ministers' Dialogue on Sept 7, 2019?

Easy
A A. China
B B. Afghanistan
C C. Pakistan
D D. Turkey
Pakistan Foreign Policy PPSC 2019

Correct Answer: C

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi hosted Chinese FM Wang Yi and Afghan FM Salahuddin Rabbani in Islamabad.

Q1856.On Sept 7, 2019, Pakistan denied airspace permission to which Indian dignitary flying to Iceland?

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A A. Narendra Modi
B B. Ram Nath Kovind
C C. Amit Shah
D D. Rajnath Singh
Pakistan Foreign Policy PPSC 2019

Correct Answer: B

Pakistan denied airspace usage to Indian President Ram Nath Kovind due to India's illegal actions in Occupied Kashmir.

Q1857.Veteran actor, director, and producer Abid Ali passed away in Karachi on which date in 2019?

Easy
A A. September 1, 2019
B B. September 3, 2019
C C. September 5, 2019
D D. September 7, 2019
General MCQs PPSC 2019

Correct Answer: C

Pride of Performance recipient Abid Ali passed away at the age of 67 on September 5, 2019.

Q1858.Who was appointed Chairman of the Punjab Vocational Training Council (PVTC) in 2019?

Easy
A A. Major (R) Shahnawaz Badar
B B. Faisal Ijaz
C C. Farhan Baloch
D D. Raza Shamsi
International Affairs PPSC 2019

Correct Answer: A

Maj Gen (R) / Maj (R) Shahnawaz Badar took charge as Chairman PVTC.

Q1859.Which female police officer became the first Hindu woman in Sindh Police to pass the CPT exam and serve as an officer?

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A A. Pushpa Kohli
B B. Suman Kumari
C C. Kalpana Devi
D D. Manisha Ropeta
General MCQs PPSC

Correct Answer: A

Pushpa Kohli became the first Hindu woman in Sindh to be appointed as Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in police.

Q1860.According to the Economist Intelligence Unit's (EIU) Global Liveability Index 2019, Karachi was ranked at what position?

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A A. 136th out of 140
B B. 120th out of 140
C C. 110th out of 140
D D. 100th out of 140
Global Economy, Development & Reports PPSC 2019

Correct Answer: A

Karachi was ranked 136th out of 140 cities globally in the EIU 2019 liveability index.