Free Politics and Government MCQs with Answers

241. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid a day-long visit to which of the following country on 23rd May 2024?

• A. Kyrgyzstan
• B. China
• C. United Arab Emirates
• D. None of These

Explanation: Shehbaz Sharif made a day-long visit to the United Arab Emirates on 23 May 2024 to discuss bilateral cooperation and investment. China and Kyrgyzstan were involved in other recent diplomatic engagements, creating the likely confusion.

242. Which APP is recently launched to help survivors of gender-based violence in May 2024?

• A. Humqadam
• B. Ehsaas
• C. Madad
• D. None of These

Explanation: Humqadam was launched as an app to help survivors of gender-based violence access support and related services. Ehsaas is primarily associated with Pakistan’s social-protection and poverty-alleviation programme.

243. The recent in mob attack on foreign students in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek in which five Pakistani students were injured happened on ________, 2024?

• A. May 16
• B. May 15
• C. May 17
• D. May 18

Explanation: The mob attack on foreign students in Bishkek occurred on 17 May 2024, during unrest that also affected Pakistani students. Therefore, the date corresponds to option c.

244. What is the maximum fine proposed by the Punjab Defamation Bill 2024 for spreading fake news?

• A. Rs1 million
• B. Rs2 million
• C. Rs3 million
• D. Rs4 million

Explanation: The Punjab Defamation Bill 2024 proposed a maximum fine of Rs3 million for spreading defamatory or fake content. The lower figures are below the bill’s stated ceiling.

245. The Punjab Assembly on 21st May 2024 passed the___________ Bill?

• A. Anti-Terrorism Bill, 2024
• B. Defamation Bill, 2024
• C. Media Freedom Bill, 2024
• D. Education Reform Bill, 2024

Explanation: On 21 May 2024, the Punjab Assembly passed the Punjab Defamation Bill 2024. The other listed bills do not match the legislation passed on that date.

246. The Punjab Assembly on _________, 2024 passed the 'Defamation Bill, 2024'?

• A. May 19
• B. April 20
• C. May 20
• D. None of These

Explanation: The Punjab Assembly passed the Defamation Bill on 20 May 2024. May 19 and April 20 are therefore incorrect dates.

247. Pakistan has participated in _______ UN peacekeeping missions across _______ countries?

• A. 50, 30
• B. 60, 60
• C. 46, 29
• D. 55, 40

Explanation: Pakistan has taken part in 46 United Nations peacekeeping missions across 29 countries. This two-part figure is the standard record cited for Pakistan’s UN peacekeeping contribution.

248. Which country has been awarded the honour of hosting the West Asia Baseball Cup 2024 ?

• A. China
• B. Pakistan
• C. New Zealand
• D. South Korea

Explanation: Pakistan was awarded hosting rights for the West Asia Baseball Cup 2024. The event was held in Pakistan, not in the other listed countries.

249. _________ city traffic police department has launched "Chips Rider Squad" to maintain smooth flow of traffic across the provincial capital.

• A. Karachi
• B. Lahore
• C. Peshawar
• D. Islamabad

Explanation: Peshawar traffic police launched the Chips Rider Squad to help regulate traffic across the provincial capital. The squad was not launched by the traffic departments of Karachi, Lahore or Islamabad.

250. What is the Name of Turkey Foreign Minister who visited Pakistan for a Two-Day Official Visit on May 19, 2024?

• A. Mr. Ali Yerlikaya.
• B. Mr. Ahmet Davutoğlu
• C. Mr. Hakan Fidan
• D. None of the above

Explanation: Türkiye’s foreign minister Hakan Fidan visited Pakistan for a two-day official visit beginning 19 May 2024. Ali Yerlikaya is Türkiye’s interior minister, while Ahmet Davutoğlu is a former foreign minister.