All Free Pakistan Current Affairs MCQs with Answers

1591. The federal cabinet on __________approved an ambitious national Electric Vehicles (EV) policy.

• A. 5th November 2019 ✓
• B. 6th November 2019
• C. 7th November 2019
• D. None of these

Explanation: The federal cabinet approved Pakistan’s National Electric Vehicle Policy on November 5, 2019. The policy aimed to reduce fuel imports and emissions by encouraging electric transport.

1592. What was the recorded GDP growth rate of Pakistan in 2019 ?

• A. 3.30 % ✓
• B. 5.29 %
• C. 7.29 %
• D. 9.29 %

Explanation: Pakistan’s GDP growth for fiscal year 2018-19 was about 3.3%, after a sharp slowdown from the previous year. The figure is often reported more precisely as 3.29%.

1593. What was the Agriculture sector growth rate in the year 2019?

• A. 0.85 % ✓
• B. 2.85 %
• C. 4.85 %
• D. 6.85 %

Explanation: Agriculture grew by only 0.85% in FY2018-19, reflecting weak performance in important crops despite stronger results in some other agricultural subsectors. The figure is therefore far below the 2.85% and higher alternatives.

1594. SBP formally issues commemorative coin on Guru Nanak's ___________ birth anniversary?

• A. 550th ✓
• B. 560th
• C. 500th
• D. none of these

Explanation: The State Bank issued the commemorative coin to mark Guru Nanak’s 550th birth anniversary in 2019. The 550th anniversary was also the occasion linked with the Kartarpur Corridor opening.

1595. How many points Pakistan improved on Worlds Banks Ease of doing business Index 2020?

• A. 28
• B. 29
• C. 30
• D. 31

Explanation: Pakistan improved by 28 places in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business 2020 ranking, moving from 136th to 108th. The 28-place rise and the final rank should be remembered together.

1596. Ranking of Pakistan of doing business according to Worlds Banks Ease of doing Business Index 2020?

• A. 108
• B. 109
• C. 110
• D. 111

Explanation: Pakistan ranked 108th in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business 2020 report. This followed a 28-place improvement from its previous position of 136th.

1597. Pakistan resolved Karkey Rental Power case worth $1.2bn with the help of_________?

• A. China
• B. Russia
• C. Turkey
• D. None of these

Explanation: Pakistan resolved the Karkey rental-power dispute with Turkey’s assistance, avoiding the full financial consequences of the ICSID case. Karkey was a Turkish company, which explains why Turkey was central to the settlement.

1598. Which country helped Pakistan against Karkey dispute and saved Pakistan from paying the $1.2 billion penalty imposed by the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)?

• A. Turkey
• B. Iran
• C. Qatar
• D. None of these

Explanation: Turkey helped Pakistan settle the Karkey dispute and avoid the approximately $1.2 billion ICSID penalty. The Turkish connection arose from Karkey’s nationality and high-level bilateral intervention.

1599. Which is Pakistan rank in Miserable Countries Ranking 2018?

• A. 16
• B. 34
• C. 40
• D. 56

Explanation: Pakistan was placed 34th in the 2018 ranking of miserable countries. Such rankings generally combine indicators such as inflation and unemployment, so they should not be confused with poverty rankings.

1600. Federal cabinet approved first-ever e-commerce policy framework on __________?

• A. 30th Sept 2019
• B. 1st Oct 2019
• C. 2nd Oct 2019
• D. None of these

Explanation: The federal cabinet approved Pakistan's first e-commerce policy framework on 1 October 2019. The policy addressed online trade, digital payments, consumer protection and related logistics.