Category: Pakistan Current Affairs April 2023

Correct Answer: A. Brad Sherman

US congressman Brad Sherman expressing concern over the ‘terrible disappearances, human rights abuses and substantial evidence of torture in Pakistan said the United States stands with democracy, the rule of law, human rights, and the right of free speech in Pakistan. On April 29, 2023, Congressman Brad Sherman, a record 13th-time member of the House from California and an influential member of the ruling Democratic Party, also put his speech on his official Twitter site.

Correct Answer: B. PTVFLLIX

For millennials, watching PTV shows in the evening is part of their childhood memories a nostalgia that still hits strong at the slightest mention of any of those iconic serials. The viewers can now relive those glorious memories as the state-run Pakistan Television (PTV) has officially launched its first OTT platform service PTVFLLIX. A subscription-based platform, PTVFLIX will allow users to watch old dramas, sitcoms, and numerous other programmes that helped build the foundations of PTV in the entertainment industry not just in Pakistan, but also for viewers across the world.

Correct Answer: D. April 26, 2023

Following the launch of the Gaming Growth Lab in Pakistan last year, Google on April 26, 2023 announced that it had opened the first ever App Growth Lab in Pakistan. The latter is a four-month programme to identify high-potential app developers, studios, and companies looking to accelerate and grow their businesses. The launch represents Google`s commitment to helping grow Pakistan`s app industry locally and globally. With intensive education and support phases, the programme will allow app developers to learn from Google experts in areas such as Ads, AdMob, Firebase, gTech, Play, and Industry leaders.

Correct Answer: B. Jahanzeb Rizwan

Pakistani-origin boxer Jahanzeb Rizwan has won the National Golden Gloves tournament in the United States. The amateur boxer knocked out his opponent in the third round; the young blood also raked accolades for displaying impressive skills as he won all 12 contests in the championship.

Correct Answer: C. $30 Billion

According to Annual Report of Asian Development Bank Floods in Pakistan caused loss of $30 Billion to Pakistan’s economy. According to the ADB report, 1,730 people were killed, 33.3 million people were affected by the floods in Pakistan

Correct Answer: B. Pakistan

According to Asian Development Bank (ADB)  Asian country ‘Pakistan‘ received highest funding in 2022. The bank said that floods damaged the economy, especially the crops which created an imbalance of supply and demand and increased inflation. The ADB financed projects worth $31.8 billion in Asia. The ADB and partners have given projects worth $5.5 billion to Pakistan while in 2022, concessional loans of $2 billion and $60 million have been provided to Pakistan.

Correct Answer: B. April 24, 2023

At least a dozen people, including police officials, lost their lives in a powerful explosion inside the Kabal police station late on April 24, 2023 evening. According to hospital sources, at least 57 people including three civilians sustained injuries in the blast.

Correct Answer: A. 23 April 2023

Mir Zahoor Hussain Khan Khoso (Urdu: ظہور حسین کھوسو; died 23 April 2023) was a Pakistani politician who was the speaker of the Balochistan Assembly from 31 May 1990 to 17 November 1990, as well as being the leader of the Rind tribe. He also served as an MPA in Balochistan for PP26.

Correct Answer: C. 700

Pakistan experienced the highest number of civilian casualties due to use of explosive weapons in 2022, says a report by Action on Armed Violence (AOAV), a London-based charity, recording 721 civilian casualties due to use of explosive weapons in 126 incidents in the country. This marked a 62 per cent increase from 445 civilian casualties recorded across 100 incidents in 2021, says the Explosive Violence Monitor 2022.