Current Affairs Pakistan MCQs March 2023

Who is the Current (March
2023) President of FATF?

A. Marcus Pleyer
B. Xiangmin Liu
C. T. Raja Kumar
D. Santiago Otamendi

Digital Census 2023 of
Pakistan was conducted from _____ to _____.

A. 1 February 2022 to 1 March 2023
B. 1 March 2023 to 1 April 2023
C. 1 March 2024 to 15 April 2023
D. 1 April 2025 to 1 June 2023

What is the purpose of the
Pakistan Bureau of Statistics?

A. To promote cultural activities in Pakistan
B. To conduct national elections in Pakistan
C. To provide statistical research services for Pakistan
D. To regulate the financial sector in Pakistan

Which government agency was
responsible for conducting the 2023 Census of Pakistan?

A. Pakistan Statistical Services
B. Ministry of Interior
C. Special Initiatives Commission
D. Pakistan Bureau of Statistics

Who was sworn in as the
first woman chief justice of the Peshawar High Court (PHC)?

A. Justice Syeda Tahira Safdar
B. Justice Musarrat Hilali
C. Justice Ayesha A. Malik
D. None of the above


The current vice president
of the United States is

A. Joe Biden
B. Kamala Harris
C. Michael Pompeo
D. Mike Pence


How many member countries
are of Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD)?

A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 10


When PM Shehbaz Sharif
addressed the 5th UN Conference on Least Developed Countries (LDC5)?

A. March 3, 2023
B. March 5, 2023
C. March 6, 2023
D. March 9, 2023


Pakistan’s first National
Clean Air Policy (NCAP) was approved on:

A. 7 March 2023
B. 9 March 2023
C. 11 March 2023
D. 12 March 2023


In March 2023, which
country has formally launched Tech House (SPTH) in Pakistan with the aim of creating
more than 1,000 jobs?

A. Saudi Arabia
B. UAE
C. Singapore
D. Indonesia


In March 2023, Prince Fahad
bin Mansour Alsaud launched the Tech House in Pakistan, Named?

A. Global Tech House
B. SaudiPakistan Tech House
C. Saud-Pak Tech House
D. Arab-Muslim Tech Hous


Who is the Current
Inspector General (IG) of Gilgit Baltistan Police?

A. Muhammad Saeed Wazir
B. Dar Ali Khattak
C. Pervez Khattak
D. None of these


The State Bank of Pakistan
(SBP) issued a coin of ___ to mark the golden jubilee of the Senate In 2023?

A. Rs40
B. Rs50
C. Rs75
D. Rs80


Relief operation by Japan,
in collaboration with NATO, for earthquake victims in Turkiye has started from
which city of Pakistan?

A. Karachi
B. Peshawar
C. Lahore
D. Quetta


On 21 March 2023, a
magnitude _____ earthquake were felt in Pakistan.

A. 6.3
B. 6.5
C. 6.8
D. 7.1


Recently the Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting launched an application to protect mother earth,
Named?

A. Earth Mother
B. Planet Champs
C. Climate Champs
D. Green Earth


When Minister for
Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb has launched “Planet Champs”
application to protect mother earth?

A. 17 March 2023
B. 19 March 2023
C. 21 March 2023
D. None of these


The march 2023, mark the
Golden Jubilee(50 anniversary) of which of the following in Pakistan?

A. Supreme Court
B. National Mausoleum
C. Senate
D. None of these


he State Bank of Pakistan
issued a Rs 50 commemorative coin to mark the golden jubilee (50th anniversary)
of the Senate On?

A. 16 March 2023
B. 17 March 2023
C. 18 March 2023
D. 20 March 2023


Pakistan has removed from
“High Risk Third Countries” list after how many years?

A. 3 Years
B. 4 Years
C. 5 Years
D. 8 Years


When European Commission
removed Pakistan from its “High Risk Third Countries” list?

A. 25 March 2023
B. 26 March 2023
C. 28 March 2023
D. 29 March 2023


Which international
organization will begin this year a new five-year programme in Pakistan to
reduce poverty, raise food security?

A. WHO
B. FOA
C. IFAD
D. UNO


Former Provincial Minister
Sardar Idrees passed away on:

A. March 22, 2023
B. March 24, 2023
C. March 25, 2023
D. March 27, 2023


Who did conferred the Babr
Azam with the honour of Sitara-e-Imtiaz?

A. Arif Alvi – President
B. Baligh-ur-Rehman – Governor
C. Shahbaz Sharif – Prime Minister
D. Murad Ali Shah – CM Sindh


Who is the youngest
Pakistani cricketer bestowed with Sitara-e-Imtiaz?

A. Muhammad Rizwan
B. Shoib Malik
C. Babr Azam
D. None of these


Which Pakistani Cricketer
has received a Sitara-e-Imtiaz on 23 March 2023?

A. Fakhar Zaman
B. Shadab Khan
C. Babr Azam
D. Muhammad Rizwan


President Pakistan has
conferred civil awards on _____ national and foreign citizens on Pakistan Day
2023.

A. 115
B. 125
C. 135
D. 145


Which Province of Pakistan
is going to Establish Sister State Province with US State Georgia?

A. Punjab
B. KPK
C. Sindh
D. Balochista


March
2023 Pakistan Current Affairs MCQs for FPSC CSS, PMS Exams  


How much money did the UN
launch an appeal for Turkey’s quake victims?

A. $10 million
B. $100 million
C. $500 million
D. $1 billion


Which country was ousted
from the African Union?

A. Turkey
B. Russia
C. China
D. Israel


Which city became the first
in the US to ban discrimination based on caste?

A. Seattle
B. New York
C. Los Angeles
D. Chicago


What was the estimated
damage caused by the earthquakes in Turkey, according to the World Bank?

A. $3.42 billion
B. $13.42 billion
C. $23.42 billion
D. $34.2 billion


What was the estimated cost
of damage caused by the February 6 earthquakes in Turkey according to the World
Bank?

A. $1.2 billion
B. $15.6 billion
C. $20.3 billion
D. $34.2 billion


How many workers across
multiple public sectors went on strike in the United Kingdom due to disputes
over pay and working conditions?

A. Over 100,000
B. Over 250,000
C. Over 500,000
D. Over 750,000


How many people were killed
in a fire at a hospital in Cairo, Egypt?

A. One person
B. Two people
C. Three people
D. Four people


Which country permitted the
U.S. Armed Forces access to an additional four military bases, thereby
expediting the full implementation of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation
Agreement?

A. Qatar
B. Sudan
C. Syria
D. Philippines


Who was released from the
Guantanamo Bay prison and transferred to Belize by the United States, after
being held on accusations of helping al-Qaeda?

A. Mohammed bin Salman
B. Ali Khamenei
C. Hassan Rouhani
D. Majid Khan


What was the reason behind
the announcement of PayPal to cut around 2,000 jobs, about 7% of its workforce?

A. Cybersecurity breach
B. Financial crisis
C. Challenging macro-economic environment
D. Supply chain disruptions


What is the significance of
International Mother Language Day?

A. To promote world peace and harmony
B. To raise awareness about the importance of learning multiple languages
C. To encourage people to learn their mother tongue
D. To promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism


When was International
Mother Language Day first observed?

A. 2000
B. 2002
C. 2003
D. 2005


Which organization declared
International Mother Language Day?

A. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO)
B. World Health Organization (WHO)
C. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
D. World Trade Organization (WTO)
A. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)


Which country’s language
movement inspired the observance of International Mother Language Day?

A. Bangladesh
B. India
C. Pakistan
D. Sri Lanka


Why is International Mother
Language Day celebrated?

A. To promote the use of English as a universal language.
B. To promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.
C. To celebrate the birth anniversary of the father of the Indian Constitution.
D. To commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.


Why is International Mother
Language Day celebrated?

A. To promote the use of English as a universal language.
B. To promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.
C. To celebrate the birth anniversary of the father of the Indian Constitution.
D. To commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.


Who is the Current (January
2023) Foreign office spokesperson of Pakistan?

A. Asim Iftikhar
B. Zahid Hafeez
C. Mumtaz Zahra Baloch
D. Rehana Sultan


Which company starts work
on the Reko Diq project in Balochistan?

A. Newcrest Mining
B. Kinross Gold
C. Agnico Eagle
D. Barrick Gold


Which province of Pakistan
signed a sister-province agreement with the US state of California to promote
trade, educational and cultural relations?

A. KPK
B. Punjab
C. Sindh
D. Balochistan


At International Conference
on Climate Resilient, Donors committed to giving Pakistan over $____ billion to
help it recover from last year`s devastating floods.

A. $10 billion
B. $12 billion
C. $14 billion
D. $16 billion


According to UNICEF, Up to
____ million children still live next to contaminated floodwater in Pakistan.

A. 2 million
B. 3 million
C. 4 million
D. 5 million


Who is the Current (January
2023) EU Ambassador to Pakistan?

A. Pierre Mayaudon
B. Androulla Kaminara
C. Riina Koinka
D. None of these


The International
Conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan is to be held in:

A. Geneva
B. Bern
C. Zurich
D. Brussels


In Global Firepower Index
2023, Pakistan is ranked at _____ in the index.

A. 10
B. 9
C. 8
D. 7


The 2023 Peshawar mosque
bombing was a terrorist attack that killed over:

A. 101 people
B. 143 people
C. 169 people
D. 200 people


Who has conducted the
E-Khuli Kachehri to reach out to the Pakistan diaspora in Denmark?

A. H.E Ahmad Farooq
B. Moazzam Ahmad Khan
C. Shahbaz Sharif
D. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari


Who has been named ICC
Men’s ODI Player of the Year 2022?

A. Harry Brook
B. Virat Kohli
C. Babar Azam
D. Steve Smith


Who has been named as ICC
Men`s Cricketer of the Year 2022?

A. Muhammad Rizwan
B. Babar Azam
C. Virat Kohli
D. Pat Cummins


Who has been appointed as
Lahore Capital City Police Officer?

A. Bilal Siddique Kamyana
B. Ashfaq Ahmad Khan
C. Muhammad Umar Sheikh
D. Ghulam Mahmood Dogar


Who is the current 2023
Prime Minister of Israel?

A. Benny Gantz
B. Naftali bennet
C. Yair Lapid
D. Benjamin netanyaho


Which
census in Pakistan is currently scheduled to be held from 1st March?

A. 6th census
B. 7th census
C. 8th census
D. None of These


According
to international investment bank Goldman Sachs, Pakistan to be ____ top economy
by 2075.

A. 4th
B. 5th
C. 6th
D. 7th


Who
has become the single largest wheat supplier to Pakistan in 2022?

A. Russia
B. China
C. India
D. USA


Who
claims responsibility for the attack on the Pakistan embassy in Kabul?

A. TTP
B. IS
C. Al-Qaeda
D. Taliban


According
to IFJ, how many Pakistani journalists are among the 67 media personnel killed
so far in 2022?

A. 3
B. 5
C. 7
D. 9


Police
Order 2002 enforced in Islamabad after how many years?

A. 5 years
B. 10 years
C. 15 years
D. 20 years


Sky
Wings Aviation Company to be launched an Air ambulance service in Pakistan in
the name of:

A. Arshad Sharif Shaheed
B. Benazir Bhutto
C. Bilquis Bano Edhi
D. Abdul Sattar Edhi


According
to RSF, Pakistan was ranked fifth, as ____ journalists were killed since 2003.

A. 77
B. 93
C. 103
D. 139


Who
is the current Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)?

A. Ehsan Mani
B. Najam Sethi
C. Sheharyar Khan
D. Ramiz Raja


Who
is the current interim chief selector of the Pakistan men’s national team?

A. Shahid Afridi
B. Abdul Razzaq
C. Rao Iftikhar Anjum
D. None of these


Current Affairs Pakistan MCQs March 2023

The
number of voters belonging to religious minorities in the country has climbed
to _____ million from 3.63 million.

A. 4.43 million
B. 4.83 million
C. 5.43 million
D. 6.13 million


Which
country will host the Conference of Parties (COP28) on climate change in the
year 2023?

A. China
B. India
C. UAE
D. Canada


Who
is the current Chairman of Gwadar Port Authority (GPA)?

A. Asim Saleem Bajwa
B. Naseer khan kashani
C. Passand Khan Buledi
D. None of these


In
which of the following city Imran Khan was attacked?

A. Gujranwala
B. Waziristan
C. Wazirabad
D. None of These


Who
is the Current (Jan 2023) Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK)?

A. Mushtaq Ahmed Ghani
B. Haji Ghulam Ali
C. Iqbal Zafar Jhagra
D. None of these


According
to International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, average
voting turn-out of Pakistan since independence is _________?

A. 40%
B. 45%
C. 50%
D. None of these


Who
is the Current Director General Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) ?

A. Shahid Ali Abbasi 
B. Khaqaan Murtaza 
C. Riaz Hassan Naqvi
D. None of These


Who
is the Current Chief Justice of Islamabad high court?

A. Justice Iqbal Hameed ur Rahman
B. Justice Sheikh Najam ul Hassan
C. Justice Aamer Farooq
D. Justice Athar Minallah


A
picture of which personality is on the 75 rupees note issued by State Bank of
Pakistan.

A. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
B. Fatima Jinnah
C. Allama Iqbal and Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
D. All of The Above


The
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has halved the cash-carrying limits on foreign
currency for international travel to_____ per visit.

A. $3000
B. $5000
C. $7000
D. $9000


The
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has halved the cash-carrying limits on foreign
currency for international travel to ________ annually?

A. $20000
B. $30000
C. $40000
D. $50000


According
to International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, Pakistan
stands at _____ among 169 countries in voting turn-out?

A. 160
B. 165
C. 169
D. None of these


According
to UN, how may children in Pakistan and other countries are in threat due to
flood and climate change?

A. 27 Million
B. 37 million
C. 21 Millions
D. None of these


The
National Institute of Safety and Security (NISAS) of Pakistan become
collaborating partner of _____ for nuclear security education, training and
technical support.

A. The National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
B. The International Atomic Energy Agency
C. Non-Proliferation Treaty
D. None of these


Reporter
of news channel ______ crushed to death by Imran’s container during long march
coverage.

A. Ali Imran
B. Sadaf Naeem
C. Sadaf Ali
D. None of These


According
to WHO, how may children in Pakistan are acutely malnourished?

A. 2.5 million
B. 2.6 million
C. 3.5 million
D. 4.5 million


The
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) says population is growing in Pakistan
at an average annual rate of:

A. 1.5%
B. 1.9%
C. 2.5%
D. 2.9%


The
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has halved the cash-carrying limits on foreign
currency for international travel to_____ per visit.

A. $3000
B. $5000
C. $7000
D. $9000


According
to International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, Pakistan
stands at _____ among 169 countries in voting turn-out.

A. 160
B. 165
C. 169
D. None of these


Which
international organization will release a Pakistan-centric climate report?

A. ADB
B. IMF
C. World Bank
D. UNESCO


Gen
Asim Munir is the ____ army chief of Pakistan.

A. 10th
B. 11th
C. 12th
D. 13th


According
to risk modelling firm RMS, Pakistan floods ____ costliest disaster in a
decade.

A. 4th
B. 6th
C. 8th
D. 10th


Who
has been appointed as a new Army Chief of Pakistan?

A. General Syed Asim Munir
B. General Sahir Shamshad Mirza
C. Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed
D. None of These


Which
province becomes the first province in the country to launch a Web 3.0 portal?

A. Sindh
B. KPK
C. Punjab
D. Balochistan


General
Sahir Shamshad Mirza is the ______ Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee
(CJCSC) of Pakistan.

A. 16th
B. 17th
C. 18th
D. None of These


Pakistan
Railways (PR) has received a consignment of 46 high-speed modern coaches from
which country?

A. Turkey
B. China
C. Japan
D. Turkmenistan


Who
is the current Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Pakistan?

A. General Rashad Mahmood
B. General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani
C. General Sahir Shamshad Mirza
D. General Nadeem Raza


Tayyip
Erdoğan is a Turkish politician serving as the _____th president of Turkey.

A. 8th
B. 10th
C. 11th
D. 12th


US
President Joe Biden termed which nation as “One of the most dangerous nations
in the world” in 2022?

A. Pakistan
B. India
C. Russia
D. None of These


Who
represented Pakistan in Sixth Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building
Measures in Asia (CICA) summit held in Astana, Kazakhstan?

A. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
B. Imran Khan
C. Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif
D. None of These


Current Affairs Of Pakistan 2023


Who
is the Current (Oct 2022) Captain of Pakistan Woman Cricket Team ?

A. Sana Mir
B. Javeria Khan
C. Bismah Maroof
D. None of These


Which
of the following served as Climate Change Conference COP27’s vice-chairperson?

A. Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif
B. Imran khan
C. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
D. None of These


Who
becomes the first female officer appointed in KP police’s investigation wing?

A. Iffat Omar
B. Ayesha Gul
C. Moomal Khalid
D. Anmol Baloch


Who
became the Frist Dupty Commissioner of Hub Balochistan?

A. Zahid khan (PAS)
B. Mansoor qazi (PAS)
C. Zakir Baloch
D. Jameel Ahmed


Who
has been appointed as Chairman of Pakistan National Shipping Corporation?

A. Rizwan Ahmed
B. Abdul Hafeez
C. Rear Admiral Jawad Ahmed
D. Sohail Sial


Election
Commission of Pakistan (ECP) disqualified Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)
Chairman and Former Premier Imran Khan in Toshakhana Case as per Article?

A. Article-25 (A)
B. Article 63(1)(p)
C. Article-66 (B)
D. None of These


What
district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) is newly divided into two districts; after
the division, the total number of districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa became 36.

A. South Waziristan District
B. Dir District
C. Chitral District
D. None of These


Which
Pakistani Film Becomes Highest-Grossing Pakistani Film Ever Worldwide &
first to cross PKR 100cr ?

A. Teefa in Trouble
B. Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2
C. The Legend of Maula Jatt
D. None of These


According
to Freedom Network’s Annual Impunity, 2022 report: How many journalists were
killed between 2012 and 2022 in Pakistan?

A. 41
B. 53
C. 65
D. None of These


According
to Freedom Network’s Annual Impunity 2022 report: There have been no
convictions in __________ per cent of murder cases of journalists in Pakistan
between 2012 and 2022.

A. 74%
B. 88%
C. 96%
D. None of These


The
Toshakhana, the gift depository of Pakistan, was formed in ___________?

A. 1973
B. 1974
C. 1975
D. None of These


Arshad
Sharif, was the host of the Power play a political show on ____________?

A. Geo News
B. ARY News
C. Dunya News
D. None of These


Arshad
Sharif was the host of the _________ Political show on ARY News?

A. Capital Talk
B. Power play
C. Report Card
D. None of These


According
to a UN report, Floods damaged _____% crops, 30pc orchards in Balochistan.

A. 37%
B. 39%
C. 41%
D. 43%


What
is the rank of Pakistan in the Global Innovation Index 2022?

A. 87
B. 99
C. 107
D. 110


The
Twitter account of the government of Pakistan has been withheld in which
country?

A. India
B. USA
C. Bangladesh
D. France


Election
Commission of Pakistan (ECP) disqualified Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)
Chairman and Former Premier Imran Khan in Toshakhana Case as per Article?

A. Article-25 (A)
B. Article 63(1)(p)
C. Article-66 (B)
D. None of These


The
FATF has recently removed Pakistan because it has addressed _____ action items
in total.

A. 32
B. 33
C. 34
D. 35


FATF
removes Pakistan from Grey list after how many years?

A. 3 Years
B. 4 Years
C. 6 Years
D. None of These


Which
province launches first dementia plan with WHO help?

A. KPK
B. Sindh
C. Punjab
D. Balochistan


Terror
attacks in Pakistan surge by ____% after Afghan Taliban victory.

A. 51%
B. 60%
C. 65%
D. 70%


According
to World Bank, national poverty rate in Pakistan could increase by 2.5 to _____
as a direct consequence of the floods.

A. 2.0%
B. 3.0%
C. 4.0%
D. 5.0%


What
district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) is newly divided into two districts; after
the division, the total number of districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa became 36.

A. South Waziristan District
B. Dir District
C. Chitral District
D. None of These


Arshad
Sharif was the host of the ______ Political show on ARY News.

A. Capital Talk
B. Power play
C. Report Card
D. None of These


After
Moody`s downgrade, which global rating agency on October 21, 2022 downgrades
Pakistan`s rating to `CCC+` from `B-` due to worsening liquidity? 

A. Equinor
B. ICRA Limited
C. CRISIL
D. Fitch


According
to Freedom Network’s Annual Impunity 2022 report: How many journalists were
killed between 2012 and 2022 in Pakistan? 

A. 41
B. 53
C. 65
D. 70


Who
became the first woman in the history of KPK to have been appointed as the food
controller of Mansehra?

A. Kainat Nasir
B. Alisha Shah
C. Maryum Shiekh
D. Uzma Shah


Who
is the first Muslim Prime Minister of Scotland?

A. Aamer Anwar
B. Furheen Ashrif
C. Anas Sarwar
D. Humza Yousaf


In
March 2023, China and _____ establish diplomatic relations.

A. Honduras
B. Belize
C. Ecuador
D. Costa Rica


LVM3
is the largest rocket in which country?

A. India
B. Bangladesh
C. Israel
D. Ukraine


On
March 24, 2023, which country ban Tiktok and Netflix from all government-issued
mobile devices?

A. UK
B. France
C. Germany
D. Netherlands


Which
country announced that it would provide Ukraine with armour-piercing rounds
containing depleted uranium?

A. USA
B UK
C. India
D. Australia


The
UN 2023 Water Conference was held in:

A. Berlin, Germany
B. New York, USA
C. London, UK
D. Dubai, UAE


Which
country has launched the ‘Love Better Campaign’ to help teenagers recover from
breakups?

A. USA
B New Zealand
C. UK
D. Singapore


Who
is the current CEO of Tiktok?

A. Kevin Systrom
B. Zhong Shanshan
C. Zhang Yiming
D. Shou Zi Chew


UN
2023 Water Conference is was held on:

A. 20 – 22 March 2023
B. 20 – 24 March 2023
C. 22 – 24 March 2023
D. 23 – 25 March 2023


‘Accelerating
the change to solve the water and sanitation crisis’ is the theme of which
international day in 2023?

A. World Water Day
B. World Health Day
C. World River Day
D. Earth Day


Russia
and China signed a declaration of key areas of economic cooperation to?

A. 2025
B. 2030
C. 2028
D. 2035


World
Water Day is observed every on:

A. 16 March
B. 18 March
C. 20 March
D. 22 March


On
21 March 2023, a magnitude _____ earthquake struck Badakhshan Province,
Afghanistan.

A. 6.1
B. 6.3
C. 6.5
D. 6.8

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