General Knowledge & Current Affairs
- The capital of Chechnya is?
→ Grozny - World Polio Day is celebrated on?
→ 24th October - The polio vaccine was discovered by Jonas Salk in 1955. Later, Albert Sabin developed the oral polio vaccine (OPV) in 1961.
- Who was the 2nd Prime Minister of Pakistan?
→ Khawaja Nazimuddin - Khawaja Nazimuddin was Pakistan’s 2nd Governor-General (1948-1951) and 2nd Prime Minister (1951-1953). He was a key Muslim League leader but was dismissed by Governor-General Ghulam Muhammad in 1953.
- Antarctica is located in?
→ South Pole - Total length of Durand Line is?
→ 2640 km (1640 miles). - The Durand Line is the 2,640 km border between Pakistan and Afghanistan, established in 1893 by Sir Mortimer Durand and the Afghan ruler Abdur Rahman Khan. It remains a disputed boundary.
- What is the capital of Jamaica?
→ Kingston - How many projects are under the Belt and Road Initiative?
→The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) includes over 13,000 projects across 165 countries. - In which year did Pervez Musharraf become President of Pakistan?
→ 2001 - The highest waterfall in the world is?
→ Angel Falls - In which year did Pakistan leave the Commonwealth?
→ January 1972 - Pakistan joined the Commonwealth of Nations in 1947 after gaining independence. However, it left in 1972 after the recognition of Bangladesh but rejoined in 1989. Pakistan was suspended twice, in 1999 and 2007, due to military rule but regained membership both times.
- Which is the largest country by area?
→ Russia - Which is the largest country by population?
→As of 2025, India is the most populous country with 1.46 billion people, surpassing China, which has 1.41 billion. - When did General Zia-ul-Haq die in a plane crash?
→ 17 August 988 - Drugs are excreted through?
→ Kidney - Which of the following delights in playing with children?
→ With - Entice means to tempt or attract someone. Example: The sale enticed many shoppers.
- Antonym of ‘Entice’ is?
→ Repulse - Perilous means dangerous or risky. Example: Climbing the mountain was a perilous journey.
- Antonym of ‘Perilous’ is?
→ Safe - Which is the biggest desert in the world?The biggest desert in the world is the Antarctic Desert, covering about 14 million square kilometers.
- Which one is the biggest ocean in the world?
→ Pacific Ocean - Which is the largest district of Punjab?
→ Bahawalpur - Laughing gas is called?
→ Nitrous Oxide - Laughing gas is nitrous oxide (N₂O), a colorless gas used for pain relief and anesthesia. It induces a feeling of euphoria and relaxation.
- The area between Ravi and Beas is called?
→ Bari Doab - Which is the shortest planet in the solar system?
→ Mercury - Which planet is farthest from the sun?
→ Neptune - Which planet is visible from Earth?
→ Venus. Venus is the brightest planet often called as the morning star. However, Saturn is visible to the naked eye. - Panama Canal links?
→ North and South America - When did the Kargil War take place?
→ 1999 - The Kargil War (May–July 1999) was fought between India and Pakistan in the Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistani soldiers and militants infiltrated Indian territory (Operation Badr), leading to India’s Operation Vijay to reclaim strategic heights. After intense battles at Tololing, Tiger Hill, and Batalik, India successfully regained most of the lost territory. Under international pressure, Pakistan withdrew. The war is commemorated as Kargil Vijay Diwas on 26th July.
- After passing through a prism, light disperses into?
→ Seven colors - When did Pakistan leave CENTO?
→ 1979 - How many pairs of ribs are there in the human body?
→ 12 - How many articles are in Iman (faith)?
→ 6 - Iman (faith) in Islam consists of belief in Allah, Angels, Divine Books, Prophets, the Day of Judgment, and Divine Decree (Qadar).
- In which year did Hazrat Ali (R.A) become Caliph?
→ 35 AH - Yes, Hazrat Ali (RA) became the fourth Caliph in 35 AH (656 CE) after the martyrdom of Hazrat Uthman (RA). His caliphate lasted until 40 AH (661 CE) when he was assassinated.
- The Battle of Jamal (36 AH / 656 CE) was fought near Basra between Hazrat Ali (RA) and Hazrat Aisha (RA)’s group over Hazrat Uthman’s martyrdom, ending in Ali’s victory.
- Which country has the most volcanic activity?
→ Indonesia - To which country did Imran Khan take his first official visit?
→ Saudi Arabia - Distance from the South to the North Pole is called?
→ Latitude - What is the time difference between one degree of longitude?
→ 4 minutes - Who was Pakistan’s first lady fighter pilot?
→ Ayesha Farooq - By which amendment were Articles 58-2(b) removed from the Constitution?
→ 18th Amendment - Which Sahabi went to Medina before Hijrat?
→ Hazrat Mus’ab bin Umair - Who is the current Chairman of the Islamic Ideological Council of Pakistan?
→The current Chairman of Pakistan’s Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) is Dr. Raghib Hussain Naeemi, appointed in May 2024. - Who was the first to be given the title “Ameer-ul-Momineen”?
→ Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) - When did Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman visit Pakistan?
→ February 2019 - Synonym of “Wheeler” is?
→ Deceive - “Wheeler-dealer” کا مطلب ہوتا ہے چالاک، شاطر یا چالاکی سے معاملات طے کرنے والا شخص۔ اگر اس میں “deceive” کا مفہوم شامل ہو، تو اس کا مطلب ہوگا “چالاک دھوکے باز” یا “مکاری سے فائدہ اٹھانے والا”۔
- In which Hijri year did Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) perform Hajj?
→ 10th Hijri - The average blood volume in the human body is?
→ 5 liters - Red Sea is located between?
→ Africa and Asia - Which Governor-General of Pakistan has also been the Prime Minister?
→ Iskandar Mirza - Ratio of A : B : C is 5 : 2 : 4, if C gets 2000 more than B, how much does B get?
→ 2000 - Which peak is NOT in the Karakoram range?
→ Tirich Mir - The Karakoram Range includes K2 (8,611 m), Gasherbrum I–IV, Broad Peak, Masherbrum, Rakaposhi, Chogolisa, and Baltoro Kangri, among others.
- Which continent is double in size than Australia?
→ Antarctica - Which continent has no desert?
→ Europe - The largest airport in Pakistan is?
→The largest airport in Pakistan is Islamabad International Airport (ISB), located in Islamabad. It is the biggest in terms of area, passenger capacity, and modern facilities. - Hand of Theft is implemented on which woman name?
→The punishment for theft was implemented on Fatimah from the Makhzumi tribe during Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) time, emphasizing justice. - What was the real name of Hazrat Abu Huraira (RA)?
→ Abdul Rehman Ibne Sakhar - How many times is the name “Ahmed” mentioned in the Holy Quran?
→ Once - The name “Ahmed” appears once in the Quran (Surah As-Saff 61:6) as a prophecy by Prophet Isa (PBUH) about Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
- The most populous city in the world is?
→ Tokyo, Japan - Ice floats on water because?
→ Its density is lower than water - The highest mountain range is?
→ Himalayas - How many Masarif of Zakat are mentioned in the Holy Quran?
→ 8 - The eight heads of Zakat (Quran 9:60) are poor, needy, Zakat collectors, those whose hearts are to be reconciled, freeing slaves, debtors, in Allah’s cause, and travelers in need.
- Pakistan won its first Hockey World Cup in?
→ 1971 - Which country first recognized Pakistan?
→ Iran - New Zealand is situated in which region?
→ Oceania - Which is known as the 8th continent?
→ Zealandia - Zealandia is often referred to as the 8th continent. It is a submerged continent in the Pacific Ocean, with New Zealand and New Caledonia as its only major landmasses above water.
- Which day is the shortest in the Northern Hemisphere?
→ 22nd December - The longest day of the year is the Summer Solstice, which occurs around June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere and around December 21 in the Southern Hemisphere.
- How many Surahs in the Holy Quran start with Bismillah?
→ 113 - A total of 113 Surahs in the Holy Quran start with “Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Raheem”. The only exception is Surah At-Tawbah (Surah 9), which does not begin with Bismillah.
- Light from the Sun takes approximately 8 minutes and 20 seconds to reach Earth.
- Light-year is a unit of? Distance
- A light-year is the distance that light travels in one year in a vacuum, which is approximately 9.46 trillion kilometers (5.88 trillion miles).
- The speed of light in a vacuum is 299,792,458 meters per second (approximately 300,000 km/s or 186,282 miles per second).
- The unit of pressure is?
→ Pascal - Which is the largest industry in Pakistan?
→ Textile - Boiling of an egg is?
→ Chemical change - Boiling an egg is a chemical change because the heat causes the proteins in the egg to denature and form new bonds, changing its structure permanently.
- Rickets is caused due to the deficiency of?
→ Vitamin D - The meaning of “Subway” is?
→ Underground path - For how many years did Jahangir Khan remain unbeaten?
→ 5 years - Jahangir Khan remained unbeaten for 5 years and 8 months (from 1981 to 1986), winning 555 consecutive squash matches, the longest winning streak in any sport.
- Which country ranked 1st in the “Best Quality of Life” ranking of BAV Group (2019)?
→Sweden ranked 1st in the Best Quality of Life ranking by BAV Group in 2024. - Which book was revealed on Hazrat Isa (AS)?
→ Injeel - The Injeel (Gospel) was originally revealed in the Aramaic language, which was the spoken language of Prophet Isa (Jesus, PBUH). However, its earliest written records are mostly found in Greek.
- The Tawrah and Zabur were revealed in Hebrew, the Injeel in Aramaic, and the Quran in Arabic.
- What is the total area of Pakistan?
→ 881,913 sq. km - The continental shelf of Pakistan extends up to 350 nautical miles (approximately 648 km) from the coast in the Arabian Sea, following its approval by the United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (UNCLCS) in 2015.
- Per capita income of Pakistan is?
→1,588 dollars as of 2024. - In which direction of Pakistan does Russia lie?
→ North-west - Russia lies to the north of Pakistan, but since they do not share a direct border, it is located northwest of Pakistan, beyond China and Central Asian countries (Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan).
- Russia is the largest country in the world and is about 19 times larger than Pakistan.
- Iran lies to the west of Pakistan.
- Afghanistan lies to the northwest of Pakistan.
- Painting Mona Lisa is associated with?
→ Leonardo da Vinci (Louvre Museum Paris). - The Mona Lisa, painted by Leonardo da Vinci, is famous for its mysterious smile, realistic technique, and Renaissance artistry, making it one of the world’s most celebrated paintings.
- Chagai Hills is a range of granite hills in the Chagai District, Balochistan province.
The tenure of Wafaqi Mohtasib is 4 years.
Wafaqi Mohtasib is a government department formulated via presidential order I of 1983, by President General Zia ul Haq.
- Abu Abdullah Muhammad ibn Battutah, commonly known as Ibn Battuta was born in Morocco.
- Ibn Battuta visited India during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq.
- Ibn Battuta, a 14th-century Moroccan explorer, traveled over 120,000 km across Africa, the Middle East, India, Central Asia, China, and Southeast Asia, mainly by foot, camel, horse, and ships.
- Sultan Ahmed Mosque of Istanbul is also called?
→ Blue Mosque - The Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque) is a historic Ottoman mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, famous for its blue Iznik tiles, grand domes, and six minarets, built by Sultan Ahmed I in the 17th century.
- In which field did Dr. Abdul Salam win the Nobel Prize?
→ Physics - Dr. Abdus Salam won the 1979 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on Electroweak Unification Theory in the Standard Model. He shared Prize with Shledon and Steven.
- Precious gemstone “Emerald” is found in?
→ Swat - Which gas is responsible for global warming?
→ Carbon Dioxide87. Which is the largest river among Ravi, Chenab, and Sutlej?
- (B) Chenab
88. How many aircrafts did MM Alam down in one go?
- (B) 5
89. Last advice of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) was about:
- (A) Salat
90. Synonym of “Bristle” is:
- (A) Allay
- The Urdu translation of “Bristle“سخت یا کھردرا بال”
- Bristle as a verb (to react angrily): “غصے سے بھڑک اٹھنا” or “برہم ہونا”
91. Antonym of “Gambol” is:
- (B) Down
- The Urdu meanings “Gambol” is “کودنا پھاندنا” or “اچھل کود کرنا”, meaning to jump or run around playfully.
92. It is wise _____ adhere to the rules of your parents.
- (A) To
93. Creativity allows language to _____ accommodate new meanings and messages.
- (C) Naturally
94. In a 60-liter mixture, the ratio of milk and water is 2:1. How much water must be added to make it 1:2?
- (D) 60 liters
95. Which waterfall is between America and Canada?
- The Niagara Falls is the famous waterfall located between America (USA) and Canada, situated on the Niagara River.
- Victoria Falls is one of the world’s largest waterfalls, located on the Zambezi River between Zambia and Zimbabwe in Africa.
96. Which is the deepest ocean of the world?
- (D) Pacific
97. Who presented the “Theory of Evolution”?
- (B) Charles Darwin
- Charles Darwin’s Theory of Evolution states that species evolve over time through natural selection, where individuals with favorable traits survive, reproduce, and pass on their genes, leading to gradual adaptation and diversity in life forms.
98. The Industrial Revolution started with the invention of:
- (C) Steam Engine
- The Industrial Revolution started with the invention of the steam engine, particularly James Watt’s improved steam engine (1769), which revolutionized industries, transportation, and manufacturing.
99. The Greek epics “Iliad” and “Odyssey” were written by:
- (A) Homer
100. Which river is most often mentioned in the Bible?
- The Jordan River is the most frequently mentioned river in the Bible.
1. Who was the inventor of the Mouse?
- (A) Douglas Engelbart 1964
- Pakistan’s first TV station was launched on November 26, 1964, in Lahore by Pakistan Television (PTV).
- Television was invented by John Logie Baird in 1926, when he successfully demonstrated the first working mechanical TV.
2. Name the person who was exiled to Saint Helena after the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.
- (B) Napoleon Bonaparte
- Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military leader and emperor (1769–1821) who rose to power during the French Revolution and led France in the Napoleonic Wars, shaping European history.
3. CT scan stands for which of the following?
- (D) Computer Tomography
4. Normandy is in?
- (B) England
5. Sir Laurence Olivier was a?
- (B) Actor
6. “Kofi Annan,” a former Secretary-General of the UNO, belonged to?
- (C) Ghana
7. Capital of Ghana is?
- (B) Accra
8. The country of Ghana was formerly known as?
- (B) Gold Coast
9. Congo is the new name of?
- (C) Zaire
10. Black Pool is?
- Blackpool is a coastal town in England, located in Lancashire, famous for its Blackpool Tower, sandy beaches, amusement parks, and illuminations.
11. Rakh Ghulaman Livestock Farm is in?
- (C) Bhakkar
12. Which is the biggest freshwater lake in the world?
- The biggest freshwater lake in the world by surface area is Lake Superior, located in North America, covering.
13. Which is the deepest lake in the world?
- (C) Baikal
- The deepest lake in the world is Lake Baikal in Russia, with a depth of 1,642 meters (5,387 feet).
14. Ural Mountain is in?
- (D) Russia
- The Ural Mountains are a natural boundary between Europe and Asia, stretching about 2,500 km from Russia to Kazakhstan, rich in minerals and resources.
15. Which country is the second-largest oil producer in the world?
- (D) Saudi Arabia
- USA largest oil producing country and Third is Russia on the list.
- Normandy is in France, located in the northwestern part of the country along the English Channel.
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