Free Appointments and Awards MCQs with Answers

61. Ambassador Amna Baloch is the _________ woman from Sindh to hold the position of Foreign Secretary.

• A. First
• B. Second
• C. Third
• D. Fourth

Explanation: Amna Baloch became the first woman from Sindh to serve as Pakistan’s foreign secretary. She was nevertheless the second woman overall to hold the post, after Tehmina Janjua.

62. Pakistan has appointed Ambassador __________ as its 33rd Foreign Secretary on September 11, 2024.

• A. Amna Baloch
• B. Samiullah Khan
• C. Farhat Ayesha
• D. Tehmina Janjua

Explanation: Amna Baloch was appointed Pakistan’s 33rd foreign secretary in September 2024. The other names listed either held different diplomatic positions or were not appointed to this office at that time.

63. Ambassador Amna Baloch is the _________ woman in the Pakistan's history to hold the Foreign Secretary slot.

• A. First
• B. Second
• C. Third
• D. Fourth

Explanation: Amna Baloch was the second woman in Pakistan’s history to become foreign secretary, following Tehmina Janjua. Her additional distinction was being the first woman from Sindh in the role.

64. Lt. General Akhtar Nawaz Satti appointed to head of FPSC on __________?

• A. 7th Aug 2024
• B. 5th July 2024
• C. 5th Sep 2024
• D. 2nd April 2024

Explanation: Lieutenant General Akhtar Nawaz Satti was appointed chairman of the Federal Public Service Commission on 5 September 2024. The other dates do not match the notification of his appointment.

65. Who is the Current Chairman of Federal Public Service Commission "FPSC"?

• A. Capt. Retd. Zahid Saeed
• B. Captain (Retd.) Shahid Ashraf Tarar
• C. Lt. Gen. Akhtar Nawaz Satti
• D. None

Explanation: Lt Gen (Retd.) Akhtar Nawaz Satti is the chairman of the FPSC. Capt. (Retd.) Zahid Saeed and Shahid Ashraf Tarar have held other senior public offices, but neither is the current FPSC chairman.

66. Who is the Current Minister of Primary and Secondary Healthcare / Specialized Healthcare and Medication Education in Punjab?

• A. Khawaja Imran Nazir
• B. Muhammad Naeem Akhtar Khan Bhabha
• C. Raza Ali Gillani
• D. Doctor Yasmin Rashid

Explanation: Khawaja Imran Nazir held Punjab’s health portfolio covering Primary and Secondary Healthcare as well as Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education. Yasmin Rashid was associated with an earlier Punjab government.

67. Under which Article of the constitution will the president Asif Ali Zardari bestow a civilian award on Arshad Nadeem?

• A. Article 259(1)
• B. Article 259(2)
• C. Article 258
• D. Article 260

Explanation: Article 259(2) provides the constitutional basis for regulating the conferment of civilian awards, including the award announced for Arshad Nadeem. Article 259, rather than Articles 258 or 260, specifically concerns national awards.

68. One half of the duo Zeb and Haniya, and one of Pakistan's most beloved and talented musicians, Haniya Aslam, passed away on___, 2024, after suffering a cardiac arrest.

• A. June 11
• B. July 11
• C. August 11
• D. None of These

Explanation: Haniya Aslam died on August 11, 2024, after suffering cardiac arrest. She was one half of the acclaimed musical duo Zeb and Haniya.

69. Arshad Nadeem has won gold medal in 2024 Olympics for Pakistan after________ Years.

• A. 30 years
• B. 32 years
• C. 40 years
• D. None of These

Explanation: Arshad Nadeem’s Olympic javelin gold in 2024 ended Pakistan’s 40-year wait for an Olympic gold medal. Pakistan’s previous Olympic gold had come through the men’s hockey team at the 1984 Los Angeles Games.

70. Which of the following Medals were won by Arshad Nadeem for Pakistan in Paris Olympics 2024 .

• A. Bronze Medal
• B. Silver Medal
• C. Gold Medal
• D. None of these

Explanation: Arshad Nadeem won the men’s javelin throw gold medal with a 92.97-metre Olympic-record throw. It was Pakistan’s only medal at the Paris Games.