All Free Pakistan Current Affairs MCQs with Answers

1051. Name the First Woman Chief Executive Officer and President of of a Major Pakistani Bank?

• A. JEHAN ARA
• B. SALAINA HAROON
• C. SABEEN MAHMOOD
• D. SIMA KAMIL

Explanation: Sima Kamil became the first woman to serve as president and CEO of a major Pakistani bank, United Bank Limited, in 2017.

1052. Recently on 25 March 2017, Former Pakistani Cricketer ___________ has been hired by the England Cricket Board (ECB) for the period of two years.

• A. Saqlain Mushtaq
• B. Mushtaq Ahmad
• C. Abdul Qadir
• D. Waseem Akram

Explanation: The England and Wales Cricket Board hired former Pakistan off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq as a spin-bowling consultant for two years.

1053. Who is currently appointed as adviser to the prime minister on aviation PIA?

• A. Zafar Iqbal Jahgra
• B. Azam Shigal
• C. Tariq Fatmi
• D. Sardar Mehtab Ahmed Khan

Explanation: Sardar Mehtab Ahmed Khan served as the Prime Minister’s adviser on aviation and matters relating to PIA. Tariq Fatmi was associated with foreign affairs, while the other names held different portfolios.

1054. The New Gwadar International Airport will officially start operations from ___________?

• A. January 20, 2025
• B. January 25, 2025
• C. January 28, 2025
• D. None of These

Explanation: Commercial operations at New Gwadar International Airport were scheduled to begin on 20 January 2025. Its inauguration had taken place earlier, so the question refers to the start of regular operations rather than the opening ceremony.

1055. Which organization is responsible for launching the PRSC-EO1 satellite?

• A. Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco)
• B. NASA
• C. European Space Agency (ESA)
• D. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)Space Technology

Explanation: SUPARCO developed and operated Pakistan’s PRSC-EO1 electro-optical satellite, while China provided the launch vehicle and launch service. NASA, ESA and ISRO were not responsible for this Pakistani satellite mission.

1056. From which location was the PRSC-EO1 satellite launched?

• A. Kennedy Space Center
• B. Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre
• C. Baikonur Cosmodrome
• D. Tanegashima Space Center

Explanation: PRSC-EO1 was launched from China’s Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre. Kennedy, Baikonur and Tanegashima are launch facilities in the United States, Kazakhstan and Japan respectively.

1057. What is the name of Pakistan's first indigenous Electro-Optical satellite?

• A. PRSC-EO1
• B. Suparco-1
• C. PakSat-1
• D. JinnahSat

Explanation: PRSC-EO1 stands for Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite Commission Electro-Optical-1 and was described as Pakistan’s first indigenous electro-optical satellite. The other names are not the official designation of this mission.

1058. During which event were the $250 million worth MoUs between Pakistani and Chinese companies signed on 17th January 2025?

• A. China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Summit
• B. China-Pakistan B2B Matchmaking Conference
• C. Medical Equipment Expo
• D. Silk Road Trade Conference

Explanation: The $250 million in memorandums was signed during the China-Pakistan B2B Matchmaking Conference on 17 January 2025. The event connected Pakistani and Chinese businesses for commercial partnerships.

1059. The Japanese government approved a grant of $18.5 million for flood management in Pakistan, specifically for Haripur district, on which date?

• A. 12 November, 2024
• B. 13 November, 2024
• C. 14 November, 2024
• D. None of these

Explanation: Japan approved the $18.5 million flood-management grant for Haripur on November 13, 2024. The funding was intended to strengthen flood protection and management in the district.

1060. Who will provide 20 million euros to Pakistan for the second phase of 'Billion Tree Afforestation Support Project' (BTASP), as an agreement for the financial support was signed in Islamabad on November 2, 2024?

• A. France
• B. Germany
• C. Austria
• D. Netherlands

Explanation: Germany agreed to provide €20 million for the second phase of the Billion Tree Afforestation Support Project. The project supports Pakistan’s reforestation and climate-resilience efforts.