Free CPEC and Development Projects MCQs with Answers

1. The New Gwadar International Airport will officially start operations from ___________?

• A. January 20, 2025
• B. January 25, 2025
• C. January 28, 2025
• D. None of These

Explanation: Commercial operations at New Gwadar International Airport were scheduled to begin on 20 January 2025. Its inauguration had taken place earlier, so the question refers to the start of regular operations rather than the opening ceremony.

2. Which organization is responsible for launching the PRSC-EO1 satellite?

• A. Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco)
• B. NASA
• C. European Space Agency (ESA)
• D. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)Space Technology

Explanation: SUPARCO developed and operated Pakistan’s PRSC-EO1 electro-optical satellite, while China provided the launch vehicle and launch service. NASA, ESA and ISRO were not responsible for this Pakistani satellite mission.

3. From which location was the PRSC-EO1 satellite launched?

• A. Kennedy Space Center
• B. Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre
• C. Baikonur Cosmodrome
• D. Tanegashima Space Center

Explanation: PRSC-EO1 was launched from China’s Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre. Kennedy, Baikonur and Tanegashima are launch facilities in the United States, Kazakhstan and Japan respectively.

4. What is the name of Pakistan's first indigenous Electro-Optical satellite?

• A. PRSC-EO1
• B. Suparco-1
• C. PakSat-1
• D. JinnahSat

Explanation: PRSC-EO1 stands for Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite Commission Electro-Optical-1 and was described as Pakistan’s first indigenous electro-optical satellite. The other names are not the official designation of this mission.

5. During which event were the $250 million worth MoUs between Pakistani and Chinese companies signed on 17th January 2025?

• A. China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Summit
• B. China-Pakistan B2B Matchmaking Conference
• C. Medical Equipment Expo
• D. Silk Road Trade Conference

Explanation: The $250 million in memorandums was signed during the China-Pakistan B2B Matchmaking Conference on 17 January 2025. The event connected Pakistani and Chinese businesses for commercial partnerships.

6. The Japanese government approved a grant of $18.5 million for flood management in Pakistan, specifically for Haripur district, on which date?

• A. 12 November, 2024
• B. 13 November, 2024
• C. 14 November, 2024
• D. None of these

Explanation: Japan approved the $18.5 million flood-management grant for Haripur on November 13, 2024. The funding was intended to strengthen flood protection and management in the district.

7. Who will provide 20 million euros to Pakistan for the second phase of 'Billion Tree Afforestation Support Project' (BTASP), as an agreement for the financial support was signed in Islamabad on November 2, 2024?

• A. France
• B. Germany
• C. Austria
• D. Netherlands

Explanation: Germany agreed to provide €20 million for the second phase of the Billion Tree Afforestation Support Project. The project supports Pakistan’s reforestation and climate-resilience efforts.

8. Which Japanese company will extend finance of RS. 4.22bn for Pakistan's procurement and installation of 45 telemetry stations, and five automatic weather stations?

• A. Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
• B. Japan International Cooperation Agency
• C. Japan Association of Commerce and Industry
• D. Japan GovernmentCourts & Judiciary

Explanation: The Japan International Cooperation Agency, commonly called JICA, is financing the telemetry and weather-station project. It is a Japanese government development agency rather than a private company, but option b identifies the correct institution.

9. Pakistan has finalized an agreement with ________ for procurement and installation of 45 telemetry stations, and five automatic weather stations for improved flood forecasting and weather monitoring system.

• A. The USA
• B. Australia
• C. Japan
• D. China

Explanation: Japan is providing the financing and technical cooperation for the 45 telemetry stations and five automatic weather stations. The project is intended to strengthen Pakistan’s flood forecasting and weather monitoring.

10. Which country has signed with Pakistan a memorandum of subsidiary agreement for 'Climate Resilient and Adaptive Water Allocation in Pakistan' project?

• A. China
• B. Malaysia
• C. Australia
• D. Saudi Arabia

Explanation: Australia signed the memorandum of subsidiary agreement for the climate-resilient water-allocation project in Pakistan. The project focuses on improving water management against climate-related risks, not on bilateral trade or security.