Category: Pakistan Current Affairs June 2023

Correct Answer: B. 20 June 2023

Pakistan and China signed a $4.8 billion deal on 20 June 2023 to build a 1,200-megawatt nuclear power plant, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said, hailing the investment by a country that Pakistan views as its most dependable ally. China’s support will help Pakistan make the transition away from reliance on fossil fuels.

Correct Answer: D. Rs116 billion

The Gilgit-Baltistan government has presented a Rs116 billion budget for the fiscal year 2023-24. Finance Minister Javed Ali Manwa presented the budget in the GB Assembly on Tuesday. The budget session was chaired by Speaker Nazir Ahmed Advocate. In his budget speech, Mr. Manwa said Rs74bn has been proposed for non-development expenses, of which, Rs 51bn is estimated as receipts in grants from the center. The GB government has also set a tax collection target of Rs5bn. The budget deficit was estimated at Rs18bn

Correct Answer: A. Javed Ali Manwa

The Gilgit-Baltistan government has presented a Rs116 billion budget for the fiscal year 2023-24. Finance Minister Javed Ali Manwa presented the budget in the GB Assembly on 27 June 2023. The budget session was chaired by Speaker Nazir Ahmed Advocate. In his budget speech, Mr. Manwa said Rs74bn has been proposed for non-development expenses, of which, Rs 51bn is estimated as receipts in grants from the center. The GB government has also set a tax collection target of Rs5bn. The budget deficit was estimated at Rs18bn.

Correct Answer: B. May 9 riots

The military revealed on June 26, 2023, it had sacked three officers including a lieutenant general. It concluded disciplinary proceedings against 15 officers, including three major generals and seven brigadiers, over the events of May 9. However, the army`s spokesperson Maj Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry did not name the officers against whom the action was taken.

Correct Answer: C. Sadiq Sanjrani

In June 2023, Sadiq Sanjrani assumed the charge of acting president of Pakistan as President Dr Arif Alivi left for Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj. Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani on Sunday assumed the charge of acting President as President Dr Arif Alvi left for Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj. According to a notification of Cabinet Division, the Senate Chairman assumed his duties as the President in Quetta.

Correct Answer: B. Donald Blome

US Ambassador Donald Blome called for further strengthening the robust bilateral relations between Washington and Islamabad through the US-Pakistan “Green Alliance” framework. During his visit to Karachi between June 22 and 24, the US ambassador emphasised the need for stronger ties between his country and Pakistan. Ambassador Blome and Consul General Nicole Theriot were accompanied by Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and other political, business, and civil society leaders in Karachi to celebrate the 247th US Independence Day.

Correct Answer: B. Kurram 

In June 2023, 62 coal mines are reopened after 16 years in Kurram district of Pakistan. Overseas Minister Sajid Turi, in collaboration with the Pakistan Army, has made a significant announcement of reopening 62 coal mines, providing employment opportunities to over 5,000 individuals in Kurram District. These mines had been non-operational for the past 16 years due to terrorism in the region. This decision will ultimately contribute to the further development of Pakistan’s economy.

Correct Answer: D. Peshawar

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has installed an artificial intelligence-powered `command and control system` for the security of the provincial capital`s red zone. The system, the first of its kind in the country, was inaugurated by Peshawar Corps Commander Lieutenant-General Ahsan Azhar Hayat at the Central Police Office on 26 June 2023.  With the help of 365 surveillance cameras and facial and vehicle recognition features, it will identify all visitors to the red zone, according to provincial police chief Akhtar Hayat.

Correct Answer: A. Chairman Senate

Acting President Sadiq Sanjrani on June 26, 2023 signed two bills into law the amended Finance Bill 2023-24 and the Elections (Amendment) Bill 2023. Senate Chairman Sanjrani became acting president after President Dr Arif Alvi proceeded to Saudi Arabia for Haj.