(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.