A. China Resources Snow Breweries
B. Hui Coastal Brewery and Distillery Limited
C. Molson Coors Brewing
D. None of these
Correct Answer: B. Hui Coastal Brewery and Distillery Limited
A. Azad Kashmir
B. Gilgit Baltistan
C. KPK
D. Balochistan
Correct Answer: B. Gilgit Baltistan
The Prime minister on March 30, 2021, approved what is believed to be a historic multi-billion development package for Gilgit Baltistan while pledging that development of the region was among the priorities of his government.
A. China
B. USA
C. France
D. Australia
Correct Answer: A. China
A Chinese company has got a license in Pakistan to manufacture liquor here, according to sources. The company, Hui Coastal Brewery and Distillery Limited, was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on April 30, 2020, with the Hub (Balochistan) address. The license was issued by the Excise, Taxation and Anti-Narcotics Department of Balochistan. With vast experience in manufacturing liquor in China, this will be the first Chinese company to establish its plant in Pakistan.
A. March 25, 2021
B. March 27, 2021
C. March 29, 2021
D. March 31, 2021
Correct Answer: B. March 27, 2021
Like other parts of the world, the annual Earth Hour was observed in Pakistan on March 27, 2021. The lights of the Prime Minister House were switched off from 20:30 to 21:30 hours. Earlier, Prime Minister Imran Khan said improving the environmental conditions is the top priority of the government and asked the public to fully support the government to protect the environment.
A. March 28, 2021
B. March 29, 2021
C. March 30, 2021
D. March 31, 2021
Correct Answer: D. March 31, 2021
Pakistan tennis legend Khawaja Saeed Hai, one of the early sports icons of the country, passed away here in March 31, 2021, aged 91. A former Pakistan No. 1, Hai was one of Pakistan’s biggest tennis stars of all time. He was the first Pakistani tennis player to reach the main draw of a Grand Slam through qualifying matches.
A. OIC
B. WB
C. IMF
D. ADB
Correct Answer: D. ADB
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved on March 30, 2021, a $300 million loan to finance the construction of a 300-megawatt hydropower plant that will increase the share of clean energy in the country`s power generation mix besides improving the energy security. The plant will be built on the Kunhar River near Balakot city and commissioned by 2027.
A. Rs 1.8 billion
B. Rs 2.8 billion
C. Rs 3.8 billion
D. Rs 4.8 billion
Correct Answer: C. Rs 3.8 billion
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on March 30, 2021, announced that it would give away Rs3.8 billion interest-free loans to the youth of the province. According to an official statement, the initiative will support around 3,500 businesses and benefit more than 10,500 families.
A. 14 years
B. 15 years
C. 16 years
D. 17 years
Correct Answer: D. 17 years
Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan on March 26, 2021, said that the resumption of flights to Saidu Sharif after 17 years was an achievement of the government as it was a longstanding desire of the people of Swat valley. In 1994, the airport was briefly seized by the Tehreek Nifaz Shariati-Muhammadi, but security forces took control of it after a clash with the banned outfit. The airport was closed temporarily in 2002 when Pakistan International Airlines suspended its flights. Moreover, due to the insurgency in Swat from 2006 to 2009 the airport could not be made functional.
A. March 25, 2021
B. March 26, 2021
C. March 27, 2021
D. March 28, 2021
Correct Answer: B. March 26, 2021
Ordering a forensic investigation into the June 2020 countrywide petroleum shortages, Prime Minister Imran Khan on March 26, 2021, removed his special assistant on petroleum (Nadeem Babar) and the petroleum secretary (Mian Asad Hayaud Din) from their positions to ensure transparency. In June last year, the country`s petrol stations went dry as international prices went down and oil companies resorted to lowering imports to avoid inventory losses amid alleged collusion between some government officials and market players.
A. Shaheen-1A
B. Ghauri-II
C. Babur-V
D. Ghaznavi
Correct Answer: A. Shaheen-1A
Pakistan on March 26, 2021 conducted a successful flight test of Shaheen-1A surface-to-surface ballistic missile, having a range of 900 kilometres. The test flight was aimed at re-validating various design and technical parameters of the weapon system, including advanced navigation system. The Shaheen 1A was test fired on 25 April 2012.