(MARCH 2023 Pak Aff) Mcqs Planet Flashcards
Pakistan has removed from “High Risk Third Countries” list after how many years?
A. 3 Years
B. 4 Years
C. 5 Years
D. 8 Years
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Correct Answer: C. 5 Years
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Pakistan was added to the EU’s list in October 2018, which imposed undue regulatory burdens on “Obligated Entities” within the Union and created obstacles in legal and financial transactions with individuals and entities based in Pakistan.
When European Commission removed Pakistan from its “High Risk Third Countries” list?
A. 25 March 2023
B. 26 March 2023
C. 28 March 2023
D. 29 March 2023
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Correct Answer: D. 29 March 2023
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European Commission removed Pakistan from its “High-Risk Third Countries” On 29 March 2023. The Ministry of Commerce on 29 march 2023 announced that the European Commission has removed Pakistan from its “High-Risk Third Countries” list, which poses significant threats to the European Union’s financial system.
Which international organization will begin this year a new five-year programme in Pakistan to reduce poverty, raise food security?
A. WHO
B. FOA
C. IFAD
D. UNO
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Correct Answer: C. IFAD
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The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) will begin this year’s new five-year programme in Pakistan to target 1.5 million poor rural households representing 10 million people comprising households living in chronic poverty and small-scale farmers. The goal of the new programme is to reduce poverty in people living in rural areas and enhance food security. The Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP) covering the 2023-2027 period with projects worth $231 million in commitment and co-financing has now been placed before the IFAD executive board for final approval, according to the document available to Dawn.
Which International Organization will rehabilitate 100 primary healthcare centers in 12 districts of Balochistan?
A. FAO
B. WHO
C. IMF
D. ADB
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Correct Answer: B. WHO
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) will rehabilitate 100 primary healthcare centers in 12 districts of Balochistan badly damaged in last year`s monsoon rains and heavy flood and provide them with the required medical equipment and solar systems. The provincial health department and WHO signed six memorandums of understanding (MoUs) in this regard at a ceremony held on Thursday. The ceremony was attended by WHO country head Dr. Palitha Mahipala, Health Minister Syed Ehsan Shah, and Health Secretary Muhammad Saleh Nasar.
Former Provincial Minister Sardar Idrees passed away on:
A. March 22, 2023
B. March 24, 2023
C. March 25, 2023
D. March 27, 2023
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Correct Answer: C. March 25, 2023
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Former KPK Minister and senior politician from Galiyat Sardar Mohammad Idrees passed away here on March 25, 2023, due to heart failure, his family said. * His funeral prayers were held on the grounds of the Government Postgraduate College, Abbottabad, in the evening. Later, his body was moved to his native Tajwal village. His funeral was largely attended by people from different walks of life.
Who did conferred the Babr Azam with the honour of Sitara-e-Imtiaz?
A. Arif Alvi – President
B. Baligh-ur-Rehman – Governor
C. Shahbaz Sharif – Prime Minister
D. Murad Ali Shah – CM Sindh
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Correct Answer: B. Baligh-ur-Rehman – Governor
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On the Occasion of Pakistan Day, The Governor of Punjab Baligh Ur Rehman conferred the Babr Azam Pakistan Team Captin, with honour of Sitara-e-Imtiaz during an investiture ceremony held at the Punjab Governor House.
Who is the youngest Pakistani cricketer bestowed with Sitara-e-Imtiaz?
A. Muhammad Rizwan
B. Shoib Malik
C. Babr Azam
D. None of these
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Correct Answer: C. Babr Azam
Which Pakistani Cricketer has received a Sitara-e-Imtiaz on 23 March 2023?
A. Fakhar Zaman
B. Shadab Khan
C. Babr Azam
D. Muhammad Rizwan
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Correct Answer: C. Babr Azam
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Pakistani Cricketer Babr Azam has received a Sitara-e-Imtiaz on 23 March 2023. On 23rd March Babr Azam was conferred with the country’s third-highest civilian award Sitara-e-Imtiaz, making him the youngest Pakistani cricketer to be bestowed with the coveted honour.
President Pakistan has conferred civil awards on _____ national and foreign citizens on Pakistan Day 2023.
A. 115
B. 125
C. 135
D. 145
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Correct Answer: C. 135
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President Dr. Arif Alvi has conferred civil awards on 135 national and foreign citizens on Pakistan Day in recognition of their excellence and gallantry in their respective fields. The awards were conferred at an investiture ceremony held at the Aiwan-i-Sadr on March 25, 2023.
Which Province of Pakistan is going to Establish Sister State Province with US State Georgia?
A. Punjab
B. KPK
C. Sindh
D. Balochistan
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Correct Answer: C. Sindh
Sindh Province of Pakistan is going to Establish Sister State Province with US State Georgia. under a resolution passed by Georgia’s legislature. The resolution, introduced by State Representative Farooq Mughal state that A Sister State Province relationship between the State of Georgia and the Province of Sindh would promote mutual trade and commerce and increase the potential for educational, environmental, and cultural relations between the Province of Sindh and the State of Georgia.
On 21 March 2023, a magnitude _____ earthquake were felt in Pakistan.
A. 6.3
B. 6.5
C. 6.8
D. 7.1
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Correct Answer: C. 6.8
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The United States Geological Survey reported a magnitude of Mww 6.5, while the Pakistan Meteorological Department said the earthquake had a magnitude of 6.8. The earthquake was initially reported inaccurately as Mw 7.7. Tremors were felt in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Quetta, and Peshawar.
Recently the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting launched an application to protect mother earth, Named?
A. Earth Mother
B. Planet Champs
C. Climate Champs
D. Green Earth
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Correct Answer: B. Planet Champs
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Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on March 19, 2023 launched “Planet Champs” application to protect mother earth by raising awareness among the children on climate, water and energy conservation as well as on proper disposal of waste
When Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb has launched “Planet Champs” application to protect mother earth?
A. 17 March 2023
B. 19 March 2023
C. 21 March 2023
D. None of these
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Correct Answer: B. 19 March 2023
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Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb has launched “Planet Champs” application to protect mother earth by raising awareness among children about climate, water and energy conservation as well as proper disposal of waste. Addressing the inauguration ceremony of the application in Islamabad, she said the user-friendly application is open for all in the country and anyone who wants to contribute in protecting the earth can instantly register on it.
The march 2023, mark the Golden Jubilee(50 anniversary) of which of the following in Pakistan?
A. Supreme Court
B. National Mausoleum
C. Senate
D. None of these
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Correct Answer: C. Senate
The State Bank of Pakistan issued a Rs 50 commemorative coin to mark the golden jubilee (50th anniversary) of the Senate On?
A. 16 March 2023
B. 17 March 2023
C. 18 March 2023
D. 20 March 2023
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Correct Answer: B. 17 March 2023
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The State Bank of Pakistan issued a Rs 50 commemorative coin to mark the golden jubilee (50th anniversary) of the Senate On 17 March 2023. the upper house of parliament. According to a statement issued by the central bank, the year 2023 marks the golden jubilee of the Senate and the federal government authorised the SBP to issue Rs50 commemorative coin on the auspicious occasion.
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) issued a coin of ___ to mark the golden jubilee of the Senate In 2023?
A. Rs40
B. Rs50
C. Rs75
D. Rs80
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Correct Answer: B. Rs50
Relief operation by Japan, in collaboration with NATO, for earthquake victims in Turkiye has started from which city of Pakistan?
A. Karachi
B. Peshawar
C. Lahore
D. Quetta
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Correct Answer: C. Lahore
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Relief operation by Japan, in collaboration with NATO, for earthquake victims in Turkiye has started from Lahore. Japan Air-Self Defence aircraft loaded with relief goods took off from Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore, for Turkiye on March 17. The plane transported about 22 tonnes of relief goods, including 250 tents and 250 winterizing kits manufactured in Pakistan and donated by the UNHCR.
Who is the Current Inspector General (IG) of Gilgit Baltistan Police?
A. Muhammad Saeed Wazir
B. Dar Ali Khattak
C. Pervez Khattak
D. None of these
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Correct Answer: B. Dar Ali Khattak
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The federal government on 15 March 2023 appointed Dar Ali Khattak to the post of Gilgit-Baltistan Inspector General (IG) and removed Muhammad Saeed Wazir from the post. A notification issued by the Establishment Division confirmed Wazir’s removal and directed the now-former IG to report to the division. Another notification from the division said that Dar Ali Khattak, a grade 20 police officer from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), had been appointed in Wazir’s place.
According to an Annual Global Survey by a Swiss maker of Air Purifiers which city of Pakistan is revealed as most polluted city in 2022?
A. Karachi
B. Lahore
C. Islamabad
D. Rawalpindi
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Correct Answer: B. Lahore
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According to an Annual Global Survey by a Swiss maker of Air Purifiers Lahore city of Pakistan be revealed as the most polluted city in 2022. Lahore’s air quality worsened to 97.4 micrograms of PM2.5 particles per cubic meter from 86.5 in 2021, making it the most polluted city globally.
The federal government has banned the president, prime minister, cabinet members, judges and civil and military officers from receiving gifts worth more than ____ from the Toshakhana in 2023?
A. $300
B. $400
C. $500
D. None of these
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Correct Answer: A. $300
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The federal government has banned the president, prime minister, cabinet members, judges and civil and military officers from receiving gifts worth more than $300 from the Toshakhana. The government has immediately implemented the Toshakhana Policy 2023. Toshakhana gifts, presents from foreign notables and dignitaries given to senior state and government officials and deposited in a ‘treasure-house’ — are usually considered the state’s possession. However, as per the government policy, these gifts are only available to political and bureaucratic elite, both civilian and military, and judges of the superior judiciary.
The NDMA on 11 March 2023, sends _____ tonnes of relief goods to Turkiye, Syria.
A. 250 tonnes
B. 350 tonnes
C. 450 tonnes
D. 550 tonnes
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Correct Answer: D. 550 tonnes
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As part of continuous relief assistance on government directions to quake-affected people of Turkiye and Syria, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on March 11, 2023 sailed off another ship PNS Moawin with 550 tonnes of relief goods from Karachi. NDMA Chairman Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik, Turkish Consul General Jamal Sangu and Pakistan Fleet Commander Rear Admiral Faisal Abbasi witnessed the departure ceremony of the ship.
According to NCHR, Around _____ GBV cases were reported in Pakistan in past 3 years.
A. 55,000
B. 58,000
C. 61,000
D. 63,000
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Correct Answer: D. 63,000
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Around 63,000 cases of gender-based violence (GBV) were reported in Pakistan over the past three years, with some 4,000 being reported in the first half of 2020 when lockdowns were imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus. This was revealed in a new report released by the National Commission of Human Rights (NCHR).
In March 2023, Prince Fahad bin Mansour Alsaud has launched the Tech House in Pakistan, Named?
A. Global Tech House
B. SaudiPakistan Tech House
C. Saud-Pak Tech House
D. Arab-Muslim Tech Hous
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Correct Answer: B. SaudiPakistan Tech House
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Prince Fahad bin Mansour Alsaud has formally launched the SaudiPakistan Tech House (SPTH) in Pakistan with the aim of creating more than 1,000 jobs at a total project value of $100 million in the IT sector over the next five years.
In March 2023, which country has formally launched Tech House (SPTH) in Pakistan with the aim of creating more than 1,000 jobs?
A. Saudi Arabia
B. UAE
C. Singapore
D. Indonesia
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Correct Answer: A. Saudi Arabia
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Prince Fahad bin Mansour Alsaud has formally launched the SaudiPakistan Tech House (SPTH) in Pakistan with the aim of creating more than 1,000 jobs at a total project value of $100 million in the IT sector over the next five years. A press release on Wednesday said the project aims to promote greater business in the IT sector in Pakistan and enhance its relationship between the two countries. The SPTH launch event was organised by the Saudi Embassy in Islamabad withAmbassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki as chief guest.
Pakistan’s first National Clean Air Policy (NCAP) was approved on:
A. 7 March 2023
B. 9 March 2023
C. 11 March 2023
D. 12 March 2023
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Correct Answer: B. 9 March 2023
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The federal cabinet presided over by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on 9 March 2023, approved Pakistan’s first National Clean Air Policy. The Ministry of Climate Change briefed the cabinet meeting on the policy. In 2021, Pakistan was among the three most polluted countries in the world, while Karachi and Lahore are among the most polluted cities in the world. During the briefing, it was further informed that air pollution had become a big problem in Pakistan and 235,000 deaths were reported due to air pollution in 2019. “Air pollution has reduced life expectancy in Pakistan and the problem of smog in winter has also become dangerous,” the cabinet informed.
When PM Shehbaz Sharif addressed the 5th UN Conference on Least Developed Countries (LDC5)?
A. March 3, 2023
B. March 5, 2023
C. March 6, 2023
D. March 9, 2023
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Correct Answer: C. March 6, 2023
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on March 6, 2023 called for ways to address the issue of the unsustainable debt burden of Least Developed Countries (LDCs). Addressing the 5th UN Conference on LDCs, the PM also emphasised the need for a global financial system that addresses the issues of poor countries. He said it was a matter of great concern that six LDCs are classified as suffering from debt burden while 17 are at high risk of debt distress.
