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Current Question
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 1
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 2
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 3
Pakistan partnered with which international organization in 2026 to develop an AI policy implementation roadmap?
  • A. World Bank
  • B. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
  • C. NATO
  • D. ASEAN
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
UNDP helped in drafting and implementing digital policies under development goals.
Related Question 4
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 5
Pakistan’s National Cyber Policy includes which framework for agencies to share threat information in real time?
  • A. National Gardening Strategy
  • B. Electronic Warfare Union
  • C. National Threat Intelligence System (NTIS)
  • D. Digital Currency
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The NTIS operates 24/7 to track cyber threats and is part of Pakistan’s cyber framework.