Politics and Legal Cases

1. What is the central issue in the Al-Qadir Trust case involving Imran Khan?

   • A) Misuse of government funds
   • B) Foreign funding to the trust
   • C) Corruption allegations
   • D) Unauthorized land acquisition

   Answer: C) Corruption allegations
   Explanation: Imran Khan has condemned the court’s verdict in the Al-Qadir Trust case, which revolves around corruption allegations.

2. What was Aleema Khan’s reaction to the verdict in the £190m corruption case?

   • A) She expressed disappointment
   • B) She reportedly laughed at the verdict
   • C) She criticized the court’s decision
   • D) She refused to comment

   Answer: B) She reportedly laughed at the verdict
   Explanation: Aleema Khan stated that Imran Khan “laughed upon” hearing the verdict in the £190m case.

Migrant Crisis

3. How many Pakistanis were feared dead in the migrant boat capsizing near the African coast?

   • A) 44
   • B) 40
   • C) 50
   • D) 38

   Answer: A) 44
   Explanation: Out of 50 people feared dead, 44 were identified as Pakistanis in this tragic boat disaster en route to Spain.

4. What action did Pakistan take in response to the boat tragedy?

   • A) Issued new travel guidelines
   • B) Sent a team to Morocco for investigation
   • C) Banned overseas travel temporarily
   • D) Issued warnings for illegal travel

   Answer: B) Sent a team to Morocco for investigation
   Explanation: A team was dispatched to Morocco to investigate the boat tragedy.

Space and Technology

5. What is the purpose of Pakistan’s EO-1 satellite?

   • A) Communication
   • B) Weather forecasting
   • C) Observation
   • D) Defense

   Answer: C) Observation
   Explanation: EO-1 is Pakistan’s first homegrown electro-optical satellite designed for observation purposes.

6. Why did social media humorously compare Pakistan’s EO-1 satellite to a water tank?

   • A) Its design
   • B) Its size
   • C) Its color
   • D) Its launch site

   Answer: A) Its design
   Explanation: Social media users found the satellite’s design similar to that of a water tank.

Education Initiatives

7. What is the primary aim of the Honhaar scholarship program launched in Punjab?

   • A) Provide laptops to underprivileged students
   • B) Offer financial aid to students across Pakistan
   • C) Fund education for top-performing students in Punjab
   • D) Promote digital literacy in rural areas

   Answer: C) Fund education for top-performing students in Punjab
   Explanation: The Honhaar scholarship program focuses on financial support for high-achieving students in Punjab.

8. Who launched the Honhaar scholarship and laptop scheme?

   • A) Prime Minister
   • B) Education Minister
   • C) Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz
   • D) Punjab Education Commission

   Answer: C) Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz
   Explanation: CM Maryam Nawaz introduced these initiatives in Faisalabad.

Current Account Surplus

9. What was Pakistan’s current account surplus in December 2024?

   • A) $1.2 billion
   • B) $582 million
   • C) $700 million
   • D) $1 billion

   Answer: B) $582 million
   Explanation: Pakistan’s current account surplus jumped 109% to $582 million in December.

10. How does Pakistan’s July-December 2024 surplus compare to previous years?

    • A) It’s the lowest in 5 years
    • B) It’s the highest in 15 years
    • C) It remained unchanged
    • D) It’s higher than the global average

    Answer: B) It’s the highest in 15 years
    Explanation: The six-month current account surplus of $1.2 billion is the highest in 15 years.

Maritime Security

11. What is the focus of the AMAN-25 exercises?

    • A) Enhancing Pakistan-China collaboration
    • B) Strengthening regional maritime security
    • C) Showcasing Pakistan’s naval technology
    • D) Exploring nuclear submarine potential

    Answer: B) Strengthening regional maritime security
    Explanation: The AMAN-25 exercises aim to promote maritime security through multilateral collaboration.

12. Which technology gives Pakistan’s Hangor-Class submarines an advantage over India’s Navy?

    • A) Nuclear propulsion
    • B) Air-independent propulsion (AIP)
    • C) Advanced missile systems
    • D) Stealth radar systems

    Answer: B) Air-independent propulsion (AIP)
    Explanation: The AIP technology in Hangor-Class submarines is a strategic advantage.