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Current Question
Which global index did Pakistan’s science and technology policy aim to improve?
  • A. Global Innovation Index (GII)
  • B. Human Development Index (HDI)
  • C. World Press Freedom Index
  • D. Environmental Performance Index
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Pakistan aimed to rise in the GII (from 99th in 2025) through tech policies.
Related Question 1
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
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The policy aims to raise R&D spending gradually to 1% of GDP.
Related Question 2
Pakistan’s first comprehensive National Space Policy was introduced in which year?
  • A. 2010
  • B. 2019
  • C. 2026
  • D. Not yet introduced
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
As of 2026, Pakistan had not yet officially released a formal national space policy.
Related Question 3
Pakistan’s policy on electronic waste in 2026 was to:
  • A. Introduce e-waste recycling rules and extended producer responsibility
  • B. Dump all old electronics in the ocean
  • C. Ban recycling
  • D. Melt them in electric furnaces
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Draft regulations were prepared to manage electronic waste and recycling.
Related Question 4
In 2026, what was a top goal of Pakistan’s climate change policy regarding green energy?
  • A. Phasing out coal and reaching 60% renewable power
  • B. Doubling coal usage
  • C. No new hydropower
  • D. Importing all oil from Iran
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
The government committed to reduce coal use and expand solar, wind, hydro to major share.
Related Question 5
Pakistan’s adoption of an open data policy in 2026 meant:
  • A. All government data was published online by default
  • B. No data was shared with the public
  • C. Only secret data
  • D. Data only in printed books
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
The new policy required many government datasets to be released on open portals.