Selected MCQ

Current Question
A new National Finance Commission award was agreed in 2026 for revenue sharing between federal and provinces. How often are these awards typically negotiated?
  • A. Every year
  • B. Every five years
  • C. Every five years as per the constitution
  • D. Every ten years
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The NFC award is constitutionally required about every five years (last was 7th NFC in 2023).
Related Question 1
Pakistan’s National Skills Commission was established in 2026 to coordinate training in:
  • A. Vocational and technical skills, including tech and industry demands
  • B. Only poetry and art
  • C. Cooking traditional recipes
  • D. Horse riding
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
It was set up to align workforce skills with market needs in tech, trades, and services.
Related Question 2
Pakistan’s National Tariff Commission was reformed in 2026 for what purpose?
  • A. To abolish all trade tariffs
  • B. To impose higher import duties on spices
  • C. To strengthen domestic industries by reviewing trade agreements
  • D. To manage water reservoirs
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The amendment aimed to protect local industries and review commitments under the WTO and FTAs.
Related Question 3
Pakistan’s 2026 Poverty Reduction Strategy included digital finance by:
  • A. Expanding QR code payments in microfinance
  • B. Distributing gold coins to the poor
  • C. Only cash handouts
  • D. None of the above
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Programs aimed to integrate the poor into digital finance, e.g. mobile wallet subsidies.
Related Question 4
Pakistan’s national AI center was opened in which city in 2026?
  • A. Islamabad
  • B. Lahore
  • C. Karachi
  • D. Peshawar
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
The National Center for Artificial Intelligence (NCAI) is headquartered in Islamabad.
Related Question 5
Pakistan’s GIS center published a national map in 2026 showing:
  • A. Flood risk zones with updated satellite data
  • B. Locations of all trees in Punjab only
  • C. No topography data
  • D. Intergalactic routes
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
They released updated flood risk maps for disaster planning.