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Which ministry launched Pakistan’s “E-Rozgaar” online freelancing training program in 2026?

  • A. Ministry of Education
  • B. Ministry of Information Technology and Telecom
  • C. Ministry of Commerce
  • D. Ministry of Defense
Explanation:
The IT Ministry oversees e-Rozgaar to train youth in freelancing and digital skills.

Under Pakistan’s new e-Learning initiative 2026, top-performing government school students were to receive:

  • A. Tickets to the moon
  • B. Free tablets and Chromebooks
  • C. Scholarships to study abroad in arts
  • D. Armed forces training
Explanation:
The plan was to supply tablets or Chromebooks to talented students for digital learning.

The Pakistan Agriculture Research Council (PARC) in 2026 introduced a new wheat variety with higher drought tolerance. What is one expected benefit?

  • A. Doubling wheat yields under water stress
  • B. Creating salty soil
  • C. Needing more fertilizer
  • D. Shorter shelf life for flour
Explanation:
The new variety is intended to maintain higher yields even with limited water, helping food security.

Which Pakistani state-owned company partnered with an international firm in 2026 to launch 5G equipment trials?

  • A. PTCL with Nokia
  • B. PIA with Airbus
  • C. PTV with Sony
  • D. OGDCL with Total
Explanation:
PTCL collaborated with Nokia to test 5G network technology in Pakistan.

During Pakistan’s G20 Outreach in 2026, one key proposal was to form a board on what issue?

  • A. Climate change adaptation
  • B. Financial inclusion for SMEs using fintech
  • C. Global coal phase-out
  • D. Cryptocurrency standardization
Explanation:
A Board of Finance for SMEs was proposed to promote fintech solutions for small businesses.

Pakistan launched a rural broadband program in 2026. It primarily used which technology?

  • A. Fiber to the village
  • B. Only satellite internet
  • C. Dial-up modems
  • D. Morse code
Explanation:
The “SupDash” project laid fiber to connect rural towns to high-speed internet.

Pakistan’s National Science Policy highlights increasing R&D spending. What is its goal as a percent of GDP?

  • A. 0.1% of GDP
  • B. 1% of GDP
  • C. 5% of GDP
  • D. 10% of GDP
Explanation:
The policy aims to raise R&D spending gradually to 1% of GDP.

In science cooperation news of 2026, Pakistan and Türkiye funded joint projects in all but which area?

  • A. Artificial intelligence
  • B. Biotechnology
  • C. Quantum physics
  • D. Ocean science
Explanation:
The joint projects included AI, biotech, oceanography, but not specifically quantum physics.

Pakistan’s telecom sector growth in early 2026 was aided by:

  • A. Introduction of 5G auctions
  • B. Banning mobile phone sales
  • C. Merging all carriers into one
  • D. Internet speeds limited to dial-up
Explanation:
The anticipation of 5G spectrum auctions and technology adoption boosted sector growth.

The “Digital Pakistan Policy” (December 2023) aimed to increase ICT’s contribution to GDP to what percent by 2030?

  • A. 2%
  • B. 8%
  • C. 15%
  • D. 50%
Explanation:
The policy set a target to raise ICT contribution to 8% of GDP by 2030.