All Free Pakistan Current Affairs MCQs with Answers

1661. Which Bank recently has proposed a $7.5-billion lending programme for Pakistan for next three years?

• A. World Bank
• B. ADB
• C. Islamic Bank
• D. AIIB

Explanation: The Asian Development Bank proposed a 7.5-billion-dollar lending programme for Pakistan covering three years. The figure therefore relates to the ADB, not the World Bank or AIIB.

1662. According to World Bank Report 2018, Trade between Pakistan and South Asia Valued at___________ Billion?

• A. $ 2 Billion
• B. $ 4 Billion
• C. $ 5.1 Billion
• D. $ 39.7 Billion

Explanation: The World Bank placed Pakistan's trade with South Asia at about $5.1 billion in 2018. The much larger $39.7 billion figure does not represent Pakistan's trade with the region in this comparison.

1663. According to World Bank Report 2018, trade between Pakistan and India Valued little over 2 Billion, whereas without trade barriers, it could reach _________ Billions?

• A. $25 Billion
• B. $31 Billion
• C. $37 Billion
• D. $48 Billion

Explanation: The World Bank estimated that Pakistan-India trade could rise from just over $2 billion to around $37 billion if trade barriers were removed. This figure reflects unrealised regional trade potential rather than existing trade.

1664. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has proposed a ___________ lending programme for Pakistan for next three years on 14th Dec 2018?

• A. $3 billion
• B. $5 billion
• C. $7.5 billion
• D. $10 billion

Explanation: The Asian Development Bank proposed a $7.5 billion lending programme for Pakistan covering the following three years. This was a programme commitment, not a single immediate loan disbursement.

1665. Pakistan has received second tranche of ____________ Saudi aid on 14th DEC 2018?

• A. $3 billion
• B. $2 billion
• C. $1 billion
• D. $0.5 billion

Explanation: Pakistan received the second $1 billion tranche of the Saudi financial support package. The $3 billion figure referred to the broader deposit arrangement, not this second tranche alone.

1666. According to World Bank Report 2018, trade between Pakistan and India Valued little over________Billion?

• A. $2 Billion
• B. $5 Billion
• C. $5.1 Billion
• D. $39.7 Billion

Explanation: The World Bank put formal Pakistan-India trade at a little over $2 billion in 2018. Estimates of the much larger potential trade volume are not the same as actual recorded trade.

1667. Which Country recently sets of minimum wage Dh800 for Pakistani workers?

• A. Morocco
• B. UAE
• C. Armenia
• D. Jordan

Explanation: The UAE announced a minimum wage of 800 dirhams for Pakistani workers under the relevant labour arrangement. The currency symbol Dh refers to the UAE dirham.

1668. Who has announced "sin" taxes on tobacoo and sugary drinks in Pakistan?

• A. Aamir Mehmood Kiani
• B. Asad Umar
• C. Shireen Mazari
• D. None of above

Explanation: Health Minister Aamir Mehmood Kiani announced the proposed health-related 'sin taxes' on tobacco and sugary drinks. Asad Umar was the finance minister, but he was not the person identified in this report.

1669. IDEAS (International defence exhibition and seminar) is hosted by Pakistan after every two years. Who exhibits it's product in this exhibition and seminar?

• A. Firms from Asian countries
• B. Firms from whole world
• C. Firms from Muslim countries
• D. Firms from Pakistan only

Explanation: IDEAS is an international defence exhibition, so it features defence firms and exhibitors from around the world, not only Pakistani or Muslim countries. Its broad international participation is central to the event’s purpose.

1670. A 41-kg Sowa fish, locally known as Kir, caught off Gwadar coast by a local Fisherman has been auctioned at whopping Rs 1.14m. What made it so precious?

• A. Having 41 kg boneless meat.
• B. Due to presence of a special type of matter used by pharmaceuticals in production of surgical items.
• C. A rarely found fish once in years.
• D. British Royal family's favourite dish.

Explanation: Sowa fish is valuable mainly because its swim bladder contains a collagen-like substance used in pharmaceutical products, including surgical materials. Its high price was not due to boneless meat or rarity alone.