(FEB 2023 Pak Aff) Mcqs planet Flashcards
On Feb 24, 2023 Pakistan and Uzbekistan have signed $_____ billion deal to boost trade.
A. $1 billion
B. $2 billion
C. $3 billion
D. $4 billion
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Correct Answer: A. $1 billion
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Pakistan and Uzbekistan have signed an agreement to increase bilateral trade by almost $1 billion, the finance ministry said on February 24, 2023. The trade agreement was inked at the conclusion of the 8th Session of Pakistan-Uzbekistan Inter-Governmental Commission (IGC) on Trade Economic and Scientific-Technical Cooperation held in Tashkent. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar headed Pakistan`s delegation.
In February 2023, ADB okays $_____ million for Balochistan`s flood-affected areas.
A. $3 million
B. $5 million
C. $7 million
D. $9 million
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Correct Answer: B. $5 million
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he Asian Development Bank has approved emergency assistance of $5 million for climate resilient seeds for staple crop cultivation, and women-led livelihood to meet basic household needs in flood-hit areas of Balochistan. The ADB financing will support rural farm households in four districts of Nasirabad division. The most flood-impacted area in Balochistan is Nasirabad division, which has six districts: Jaffarabad, Jhal Magsi, Kacchi, Nasirabad, Sohbatpur, and Usta Muhammad. The aid will provide 60,000 out of a total of 188,000 households in the target districts with climate-resilient rice seed. The seeds will be sown on 54,000 hectares in the province.
On February 18, 2023, which province passes bill to set up Daanish schools?
A. Punjab
B. Balochistan
C. Sindh
D. KPK
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Correct Answer: B. Balochistan
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The provincial assembly on February 18, 2023 unanimously approved the Balochistan Daanish Schools and Centres of Excellence Authority Bill, 2023, a month after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated a model school in the Sohbatpur city of Nasirabad division. Balochistan Education Minister Nasibullah Marri presented the bill in the assembly session, which was presided over by Acting Speaker Sardar Babar Khan Musakhail.
Former judge of the Lahore High Court (LHC) Malik Muhammad Qayyum passed away on:
A. February 15, 2023
B. February 17, 2023
C. February 19, 2023
D. February 21, 2023
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Correct Answer: B. February 17, 2023
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Former judge of the Lahore High Court (LHC) Malik Muhammad Qayyum passed away on February 17, 2023. He was 78. His funeral prayers were offered at Jamia Ashrafia after Friday prayers. He was laid to rest in the Miani Sahib graveyard. Members of the legal and political fraternity attended his funeral.
Who claimed responsibility for the 2023 Karachi police station attack?
A. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan
B. Baloch Liberation Army
C. Al Qaeda
D. None of these
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Correct Answer: A. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan
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The 2023 Karachi police station attack occurred on 17 February 2023, when militants stormed the heavily guarded Karachi Police Office (KPO) in the heart of the provincial metropolis of Karachi, Pakistan. The attack resulted in at least four deaths, including two policemen, two rangers, and one civilian, with 14 others injured. The Tehreek e Taliban Pakistan (TTP), claimed responsibility for the attack. The siege was brought to an end on the same day, with Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah later stating that the three militants responsible for the attack were killed by the police, rangers, and army.
The 2023 Karachi police station attack occurred on:
A. 11 February 2023
B. 14 February 2023
C. 17 February 2023
D. 21 February 2023
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Correct Answer: C. 17 February 2023
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The 2023 Karachi police station attack occurred on 17 February 2023, when militants stormed the heavily guarded Karachi Police Office (KPO) in the heart of the provincial metropolis of Karachi, Pakistan. The attack resulted in at least four deaths, including two policemen, two rangers, and one civilian, with 14 others injured.
In February 2023, Head of the International Atomic Energy Agency visited Pakistan, Named?
A. Josep Borrell
B. Rafael Grossi
C. Lesley Stahl
D. None of these
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Correct Answer: B. Rafael Grossi
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Head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi has a positive outlook for nuclear energy in Pakistan. Speaking at a seminar hosted by the Center for International Strategic Studies (CISS), Islamabad. the IAEA director general noted the political will in Pakistan and the country`s technical capacity and nuclear safety record as the reasons for his optimism about the prospects for the expansion of nuclear energy.
Al Kassah-IV is the Joint Military Exercise of Pakistan and _____.
A. Saudi Arabia
B. China
C. Turkey
D. Egypt
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Correct Answer: A. Saudi Arabia
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The closing ceremony of the fourth Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Joint Military Exercise Al Kassah-IV was held at the Military College of Engineering, Risalpur, on February 16, 2023. It was the fourth joint exercise of the Al-Kassah series as part of bilateral military cooperation between the two friendly countries. The troops from Royal Saudi Land Forces and Pakistan Army participated in the exercise, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
On February 16, 2023, PM Shehbaz Sharif set to leave for which country?
A. Russia
B. Syria
C. Turkiye
D. UAE
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Correct Answer: C. Turkiye
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In a special gesture of solidarity and support with the people of Türkiye in the wake of the massive earthquake on 6 February 2023, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will undertake a visit to Türkiye on 16-17 February 2023.
How many Gandhara art pieces from museums loaned to China for an exhibition?
A. 153
B. 163
C. 173
D. 183
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Correct Answer: C. 173
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The Department of Archaeology and Museums has loaned one of the largest consignments of masterpieces of Gandhara art to China for an exhibition in Beijing. Comprising 173 masterpieces of Gandhara art from the Peshawar, Swat, Dir, Hund, Taxila, Karachi and Islamabad museums, these artifacts will go on display on Feb 15 at the Palace Museum Forbidden City. The exhibition will run for three months.
Named the Pakistan’s first Hindu woman to be appointed as the assistant commissioner?
A. Dupita Roa
B. Sharmila Gupta
C. Divya Devi
D. Sana Ramchand
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Correct Answer: D. Sana Ramchand
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A female belonging to the minority community has been appointed as the assistant commissioner of Hassanabdal for the first time in the history of the town. Dr Sana Ramchand Gulwani, 27, has assumed the charge of the AC and administrator of the town. Dr Sana was the first female from the Hindu community to join the Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS) after passing the Central Superior Services (CSS) exam 2020.
2023 Pakistan Super League was played between:
A. 11 Feb to 15 Mar 2023
B. 13 Feb to 19 Mar 2023
C. 15 Feb to 21 Mar 2023
D. None of these
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Correct Answer: B. 13 Feb to 19 Mar 2023
In February 2023. which edition of PSL is played?
A. 5th
B. 6th
C. 7th
D. 8th
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Correct Answer: D. 8th
On Feb 12, 2023, The _____ round of US-Pakistan mid-level defence dialogue begins in Washington.
A. 1st
B. 2nd
C. 3rd
D. 4th
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Correct Answer: B. 2nd
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The second round of US-Pakistan mid-level defence dialogue begins in Washington on February 12, 2023 to consider various options for strengthening ties between the two establishments.
In February 2023, which cabinet approves elementary and secondary education policy (2023-2040)?
A. Punjab
B. KPK
C. AJK
D. Sindh
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Correct Answer: C. AJK
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The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) cabinet has accorded approval in principle to a proposed elementary and secondary education policy (2023-2040), whereby it would be mandatory for each child to acquire education. The cabinet meeting, which was presided over by Prime Minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas, decided to launch an awareness campaign on the importance of education under the slogan of model schools, model society targeting in particular the out-of-school children.
A middle-aged man was lynched outside a police station in Nankana Sahib by a violent mob on:
A. February 11, 2023
B. February 13, 2023
C. February 15, 2023
D. February 17, 2023
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Correct Answer: A. February 11, 2023
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A middle-aged man was lynched outside a police station in Nankana Sahib by a violent mob on February 11, 2023 over allegations of blasphemy, prompting the police chief to order an inquiry and suspend the Nankana DSP and relevant SHO. Muhammad Waris, 45, of Nankanas Qazi Town area, was first detained by locals over alleged desecration of the Holy Quran early in the morning, as per the police. Locals were planning to hang the suspect` when police officials arrived on the scene and moved him to the local police station. However, the mob, which continued to swell in number, followed the party to the police station and tried to take hold of the suspect. Officials locked Mr Waris inside the police station but the mob gathered outside the building and continued demanding custody of the accused.
Urdu poet and playwright Amjad Islam Amjad died of heart attack on:
A. February 10, 2023
B. February 12, 2023
C. February 14, 2023
D. None of these
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Correct Answer: A. February 10, 2023
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Urdu poet and playwright Amjad Islam Amjad died of heart attack on February 10, 2023. He was 78. Born in 1944 in Lahore, Amjad won acclaim as a poet of love and romance. His blank verse had rhythm and flow, interspersed with contemporary diction, but without descending into classicism.
When Ethiopian Airlines to start operations from Karachi?
A. March 21, 2023
B. March 23, 2023
C. March 26, 2023
D. March 29, 2023
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Correct Answer: C. March 26, 2023
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The Ethiopian Airlines will commence operations from Karachi on March 26, said Jemal Beker Abdula, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ethiopia in Islamabad. In this critical time in history, it is important to bring the two countries together, Ambassador Abdula told Dawn exclusively. The pan-African airline is already flying to 130 destinations and will be an instrument to connect Pakistan with Africa, he said. Mr Abdula, who is the first Ethiopian ambassador to Pakistan, has been endeavoring to enhance people-to-people contacts since his arrival
On Feb 10, 2023, government announced they would promptly introduce a mini-budget to generate Rs____ billion for IMF deal.
A. Rs130 billion
B. Rs150 billion
C. Rs170 billion
D. None of these
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Correct Answer: C. Rs170 billion
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Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on February 10, 2023 announced the government would promptly introduce a mini-budget to generate Rs170 billion additional revenues in four months (about Rs510bn on annualised basis) and reform the power and gas sectors including through withdrawal of unbudgeted subsidies and tariff increases to stop flow of circular debt as prior actions agreed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to secure early disbursement of about $1.2bn tranche.
On February 6, 2023, K-Electric and _____ sign MoU for clean energy.
A. Nam Kwong Company
B. State Grid Corporation
C. Three Gorges Group
D. Sinopec
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Correct Answer: C. Three Gorges Group
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Three Gorges Group of China and K-Electric on February 6, 2023 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate in the development of about 1,000MW of renewable energy and hydropower projects across the country including Azad Jammu & Kashmir. The MOU was signed by KEs CEO Syed Moonis Abdullah Alvi and Wang Minsheng, CEO of China Three Gorges South Asia Investment Ltd (CTGSAIL) for providing clean, affordable, and sustainable power for people of Pakistan including K-Electrics growing base of over 3.4 million customers, according to a statement.
Pervez Musharraf who had been living in Dubai since 2016, breathed his last on 5 Feb 2023, at the age of ?
A. 70 Years
B. 75 Years
C. 79 Years
D. 80 Years
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Correct Answer: C. 79 Years
General Pervez Musharraf the former Army Chief of Pakistan died in?
A. USA
B. Pakistan
C. UAE
D. India
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Correct Answer: C. UAE
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On 5 February 2023, Musharraf died at age 79 due to amyloidosis. He had been hospitalised a year prior due to the disease. His body was returned to Karachi, Pakistan, from Dubai on 6 February. His funeral prayers were offered at a mosque in Karachi’s Gulmohar Polo Ground in Malir Cantonment on 7 February. He was laid to rest with military honours in an army graveyard.
Former Army Chief and President of Pakistan General Pervez Musharaf Died on?
A. 4 February 2023
B. 5 February 2023
C. 6 February 2023
D. 3 February 2023
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Correct Answer: B. 5 February 2023
In February 2023, Pakistan and ______ have signed a draft convention to avoid double income taxation.
A. Afghanistan
B. China
C. Iran
D. Turkey
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Correct Answer: A. Afghanistan
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Pakistan and Afghanistan have signed a draft convention to avoid double taxation on income between the two countries. The convention was signed after three-day talks that concluded in Islamabad. The Afghan delegation was headed by Revenue Legal Services Director Nida Muhammad Seddigi while FBR`s International Tax Operations DG Sajidullah Siddiqui headed the Pakistani delegation.
On February 3, 2023, The federal health ministry signed an MoU with ____ to boost plasma collection in Pakistan.
A. China firm
B. UAE firm
C. Germany firm
D. Italy firm
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Correct Answer: B. UAE firm
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The federal health ministry on February 3, 2023 signed an agreement with Hayat Biotech to boost plasma collection in Pakistan. According to a statement, the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination signed the memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost Pakistan`s plasma sector using a phased approach. The MoU was signed during the visit of Federal Health Minister Abdul Qadir Patel to the UAE.
The first round of technical talks of the IMF team with the government on the completion of the ninth review on:
A. February 3, 2023
B. February 5, 2023
C. February 7, 2023
D. February 9, 2023
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Correct Answer: A. February 3, 2023
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After the first round of technical talks between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) team and the government concluded on February 3, 2023, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif observed that the lender was imposing conditions that were beyond our wildest dreams. The delegation, headed by Nathan Porter, began make-or-break discussions with the government on the completion of the ninth review on Jan 31.
