All Free Pakistan Current Affairs MCQs with Answers

1561. Pakistan took first structure adjustment package from IMF during the regime of________in the year 1958?

• A. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
• B. Gen Ayub Khan
• C. Gen Yahya Khan
• D. Muhammad Ali Bogra

Explanation: Pakistan entered its first IMF programme in 1958 during the presidency of General Ayub Khan. Bhutto, Yahya Khan and Muhammad Ali Bogra were not in power when that programme began.

1562. The Asian Development Bank has offered Pakistan ___________ to fight the coronavirus pandemic ?

• A. $300 million
• B. $350 million
• C. $450 million
• D. $500 million

Explanation: The Asian Development Bank offered Pakistan $350 million in assistance to help address the economic and health effects of the coronavirus pandemic. The amount was part of the bank’s emergency support for affected member states.

1563. What is the latest Policy Rate of State Bank of Pakistan revised in March 2020?

• A. 10%
• B. 12%
• C. 13%
• D. 12.50%

Explanation: The State Bank of Pakistan cut its policy rate from 13.25% to 12.50% in March 2020 as the economic impact of COVID-19 emerged. The 12.50% figure was the rate applicable after that revision.

1564. According to GSMA report 2020, __________has the highest male-female gap in terms of mobile phone set ownership among 15 countries?

• A. America
• B. India
• C. China
• D. Pakistan

Explanation: The GSMA report identified Pakistan as having the widest male–female gap in mobile-phone ownership among the 15 countries studied. This refers to ownership of a mobile handset, not general internet access.

1565. On Feb 20, the competition commission of Pakistan approved the Uber and _______ merger?

• A. Rasai
• B. Careem
• C. GoGet
• D. None of these

Explanation: The Competition Commission of Pakistan approved Uber's acquisition of Careem's operations in several Middle Eastern markets, including Pakistan, subject to conditions. Rasai and GoGet were unrelated to this merger.

1566. The first season of PSL took place on___________?

• A. 4th Jan 2016
• B. 4th Mar 2016
• C. 4th Feb 2016
• D. 4th May 2017

Explanation: The inaugural Pakistan Super League began on 4 February 2016 in the United Arab Emirates. The dates in January, March and May do not mark the first PSL season's start.

1567. Pak-Africa Trade Development Conference 2020 held in Nairobi on__________?

• A. 25-26 Jan
• B. 26-27 Jan
• C. 27-28 Jan
• D. 30-31 Jan

Explanation: The Pak-Africa Trade Development Conference 2020 was held in Nairobi on 30–31 January 2020. The conference focused on expanding Pakistan’s trade and economic relations with African countries.

1568. Prime Minister Imran Khan on January 31, 2020 launched __________ Programme to give stipend of Rs 2,000 each to 7m women?

• A. Kamyab Nojawan
• B. Ehsaas Kafalat Programme
• C. Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme
• D. Sehat Sahulat Program

Explanation: The Ehsaas Kafalat Programme provided eligible women with a quarterly stipend of Rs 2,000, with the initial target of about seven million beneficiaries. Kamyab Jawan and housing and health schemes had different objectives.

1569. Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2019 released by the Transparency International on 23 January, 2020 which ranked Pakistan _________ out of 180 countries?

• A. 110
• B. 117
• C. 120
• D. None of these

Explanation: In Transparency International’s 2019 CPI, Pakistan ranked 120th among 180 countries. A higher numerical rank indicates a worse perceived corruption position than countries ranked below it.

1570. Which province of Pakistan became the first to acquire Federal Government's license for establishing a provincial power gird company ?

• A. KPK
• B. Punjab
• C. Balochistan
• D. Sindh

Explanation: Sindh became the first province to obtain a federal licence for establishing a provincial power grid company. The licence was part of efforts to expand provincial participation in electricity transmission and supply.