All Free Pakistan Current Affairs MCQs with Answers

1711. State Bank of Pakistan had received _____ million SMS to get fresh currency notes on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fiter in Pakistan?

• A. 2.4
• B. 2.2
• C. 2.3
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Explanation: The SBP's SMS-based fresh-note service received about 2.4 million requests for Eid 2018. The high volume reflected the public demand for new currency notes before Eid-ul-Fitr.

1712. What was the short SMS code set up by State Bank of Pakistan for issuing fresh currency notes on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fiter in Pakistan?

• A. 8877
• B. 7788
• C. 6655
• D. 5566

Explanation: The code 8877 was used for the SBP's SMS service for obtaining fresh Eid currency notes. Applicants sent their identity and branch-related details through this short code.

1713. ________ set up SMS short code in collaboration with Pakistan Banks Association for issuing fresh currency notes?

• A. State bank of Pakistan
• B. Allied Bank Limited
• C. Meezan Bank
• D. Habib Bank Limited
• E. National Bank of Pakistan

Explanation: The State Bank of Pakistan introduced the short code in collaboration with the Pakistan Banks Association. Commercial banks then facilitated the distribution of fresh notes through designated branches.

1714. Around _________ billion rupees fresh notes were issued by the State Bank of Pakistan on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fiter in Pakistan?

• A. 400
• B. 340
• C. 430
• D. 360

Explanation: The SBP issued approximately Rs360 billion in fresh currency notes for Eid-ul-Fitr 2018. The figure refers to the total value of notes, not the number of notes or SMS requests.

1715. Who is the Current Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP)?

• A. Enver Baig
• B. Marvi Memon
• C. Maryam Nawaz
• D. Dr Sania Nishter

Explanation: Dr Sania Nishtar headed BISP after her appointment in 2018 and later became associated with the programme’s reform and expansion. Enver Baig and Marvi Memon held the position earlier.

1716. Which party had launched BISP in its government to provide monetary assistance to poor families?

• A. PML-N
• B. PPP
• C. PML-Q
• D. MMA
• E. PTI

Explanation: The Pakistan Peoples Party government launched BISP in 2008 as a cash-support programme for poor families. Its name commemorates former prime minister Benazir Bhutto.

1717. The Pakistan Telecom Authority (PTA) announced that the number of cellular service subscribers across Pakistan has crossed the_________ million mark in May 2018?

• A. 121 million
• B. 135 million
• C. 150 million
• D. 180 million

Explanation: Pakistan’s cellular subscriber base crossed 150 million in May 2018, according to PTA figures. The 135 million figure is lower than the threshold reported for that month.

1718. According to Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, the number of mobile users stands at ________ million as compared to 142.5 million in October, 2017.

• A. 144
• B. 145
• C. 146
• D. 147

Explanation: Pakistan’s mobile subscriber base had risen to about 144 million, compared with 142.5 million in October 2017. The increase reflected continuing expansion of mobile and cellular services.

1719. Who has suspended tax deduction on pre-paid mobile phone cards on 11th June 2018?

• A. Telecom companies
• B. SC
• C. Ministry of finance
• D. PTA

Explanation: The Supreme Court suspended the deduction of tax from prepaid mobile-phone cards, holding that the issue required judicial examination. PTA regulates telecommunications, but it did not issue this suspension.

1720. In 2017-2018 season, Pakistan has exported record ________tonnes of oranges making this as the highest ever volume in Pakistan's history?

• A. 270000
• B. 250000
• C. 370000
• D. 470000

Explanation: Pakistan exported about 370,000 tonnes of oranges in the 2017-18 season, described at the time as a record volume. The figures of 250,000 and 270,000 tonnes were lower earlier export levels.