Pakistan Current Affairs MCQs – Set 39
Test your knowledge of the latest Pakistan current affairs covering the economy, energy, digital assets, education, health, diplomacy and security.
1. How much financing did Pakistan and the European Union agree on through three new grant agreements?
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Correct Answer: C. €65 million
Pakistan and the European Union signed three grant agreements worth a combined €65 million, approximately Rs20.64 billion.
Pakistan and the European Union signed three grant agreements worth a combined €65 million, approximately Rs20.64 billion.
2. How many programmes will be launched under the latest Pakistan-EU financing package?
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Correct Answer: B. Three
The financing package will launch three programmes covering investment, energy and environmental resilience, and the rule of law and business environment.
The financing package will launch three programmes covering investment, energy and environmental resilience, and the rule of law and business environment.
3. Which EU programme is designed to facilitate investment in Pakistan under the Global Gateway initiative?
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Correct Answer: A. Global Gateway Development Facilitation for Pakistan
The programme aims to improve Pakistan's investment environment, including tax administration and long-term financial planning.
The programme aims to improve Pakistan's investment environment, including tax administration and long-term financial planning.
4. Which province is the focus of the EU's Energy and Natural Environment Resilience programme?
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Correct Answer: D. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The programme focuses on renewable energy and environmental resilience in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, particularly in rural areas without grid access.
The programme focuses on renewable energy and environmental resilience in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, particularly in rural areas without grid access.
5. What is the capacity of Pakistan's first competitive electricity wheeling auction?
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Correct Answer: C. 400 MW
ISMO has invited proposals for Pakistan's first 400-megawatt wheeling auction under the Competitive Trading Bilateral Contract Market.
ISMO has invited proposals for Pakistan's first 400-megawatt wheeling auction under the Competitive Trading Bilateral Contract Market.
6. Under the new competitive electricity system, which consumers will initially be able to choose their electricity suppliers?
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Correct Answer: B. Industrial and other large consumers
The initial phase allows industrial and other large consumers to purchase electricity directly from eligible suppliers.
The initial phase allows industrial and other large consumers to purchase electricity directly from eligible suppliers.
7. What is the deadline for submitting proposals for Pakistan's first 400MW wheeling auction?
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Correct Answer: B. November 20, 2026
ISMO has fixed November 20, 2026 as the deadline for submission of proposals.
ISMO has fixed November 20, 2026 as the deadline for submission of proposals.
8. What organisation issued the request for proposals for the first electricity wheeling auction?
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Correct Answer: C. ISMO
The Independent System and Market Operator (ISMO) issued the request for proposals under the CTBCM framework.
The Independent System and Market Operator (ISMO) issued the request for proposals under the CTBCM framework.
9. What framework governs Pakistan's new electricity wheeling auction?
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Correct Answer: A. Competitive Trading Bilateral Contract Market
The wheeling auction is being conducted under the Competitive Trading Bilateral Contract Market (CTBCM).
The wheeling auction is being conducted under the Competitive Trading Bilateral Contract Market (CTBCM).
10. What regulatory authority is Pakistan developing for the virtual assets sector?
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Correct Answer: B. Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority
The Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) is working on a modern regulatory framework for the virtual assets market.
The Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) is working on a modern regulatory framework for the virtual assets market.
11. Who met US Chargé d'Affaires Natalie Baker to discuss Pakistan's digital asset regulatory framework?
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Correct Answer: A. Bilal Bin Saqib
Minister of State and PVARA Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib met Natalie Baker to discuss digital assets, innovation and financial transparency.
Minister of State and PVARA Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib met Natalie Baker to discuss digital assets, innovation and financial transparency.
12. How many candidates were registered for MDCAT 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. 138,158
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council reported 138,158 registered candidates for MDCAT 2026.
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council reported 138,158 registered candidates for MDCAT 2026.
13. In which Saudi Arabian city was an international MDCAT 2026 examination centre established?
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Correct Answer: B. Riyadh
An international MDCAT examination centre was established in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
An international MDCAT examination centre was established in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
14. Which province had the largest number of registered MDCAT 2026 candidates?
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Correct Answer: D. Punjab
Punjab had the largest number of registered candidates, with 49,199 registrations.
Punjab had the largest number of registered candidates, with 49,199 registrations.
15. When will Pakistan host the Global Mental Health Summit 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. October 1–2
Pakistan will host the Global Mental Health Summit in Islamabad on October 1–2, 2026.
Pakistan will host the Global Mental Health Summit in Islamabad on October 1–2, 2026.
16. What is the theme of Pakistan's Global Mental Health Summit 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. Building Climate-Resilient and Future-Ready Mental Health Systems for Children, Young People and Communities
The summit will focus on climate resilience, future-ready systems and mental health services for children, young people and communities.
The summit will focus on climate resilience, future-ready systems and mental health services for children, young people and communities.
17. What is the proposed duration of Pakistan's National Mental Health Policy?
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Correct Answer: C. 2026–35
The Ministry of National Health Services is developing the National Mental Health Policy 2026–35.
The Ministry of National Health Services is developing the National Mental Health Policy 2026–35.
18. How many specialised professional cadres have been proposed under Pakistan's civil service reforms?
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Correct Answer: C. 11
The proposed civil service restructuring includes 11 specialised professional cadres.
The proposed civil service restructuring includes 11 specialised professional cadres.
19. What is the estimated cost of implementing the proposed civil service reforms?
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Correct Answer: C. Rs 11 billion
The proposed restructuring of Pakistan's federal civil service is estimated to cost about Rs11 billion to implement.
The proposed restructuring of Pakistan's federal civil service is estimated to cost about Rs11 billion to implement.
20. According to Pakistan's statement, how many people were reported killed as terrorists in the September 21 airstrikes in Afghanistan?
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Correct Answer: C. 28
Pakistan's Information Ministry said the airstrikes on three targets in Afghanistan killed 28 people described by Pakistan as terrorists and suicide bombers.
Pakistan's Information Ministry said the airstrikes on three targets in Afghanistan killed 28 people described by Pakistan as terrorists and suicide bombers.
Editorial Note: Afghan authorities and the UN reported civilian casualties from the strikes, so casualty accounts differ between the parties.
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