Selected MCQ

Current Question
Pakistan’s venture capital activity in 2026 was reported to have:
  • A. Tripled year-on-year
  • B. Gone to zero due to ban
  • C. Focused solely on traditional industries
  • D. Exported itself to Dubai
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
VC funding in Pakistani startups significantly increased compared to the previous year.
Related Question 1
Which Iranian space activity in 2026 raised security concerns for Pakistan?
  • A. Launch of a rocket near the border
  • B. Attack drones over Pakistani territory
  • C. Hosting Pakistani refugees
  • D. Joint soccer match
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Iran was accused of launching drones that crossed into Pakistani airspace.
Related Question 2
Pakistan’s Election Commission introduced which technology in 2024, and reported its first use in 2026?
  • A. Biometric voting machines
  • B. Blockchain for ballots
  • C. Hand signals for votes
  • D. Online voting via mobile apps
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Biometric (thumb) verification machines were tried in some by-elections in 2023-24 and planned nationally by 2026.
Related Question 3
Pakistan’s tech incubator P@SHA in 2026 reported what trend?
  • A. Falling IT exports
  • B. Over 400 startups in its accelerator programs
  • C. A ban on tech startups
  • D. Merging with the Pakistan Stock Exchange
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
P@SHA and PITB programs supported hundreds of startups in technology sectors.
Related Question 4
Which of the following is NOT a reported benefit of Pakistan’s solar expansion by early 2026?
  • A. Cutting fuel imports
  • B. Mitigating the Middle East energy crisis
  • C. Halving the country’s total energy consumption
  • D. Lowering use of LNG in power generation
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The expansion helped reduce imports and LNG use, but did not halve total energy consumption.
Related Question 5
Pakistan’s policy rate was reported around early 2026 to have been cut to what level by end-2025?
  • A. 5%
  • B. 10.5%
  • C. 15%
  • D. 22%
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The central bank cut the policy rate to 10.5% by end-2025 (from 22% in May 2024).