Category: Pakistan Current Affairs October 2023

Correct Answer: C. 30 October 2023 

The caretaker Punjab government is all set to present its second four-month budget of the ongoing financial year 2023-24 before the cabinet, led by Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi, on 30 October 2023. Earlier in June, the caretaker government had presented its first four month July-October budget to the tune ofRs1.72 trillion after having spent the remaining six months` budget (January-June 2023) approved by the previous PTI government for FY23.

Correct Answer: C. 76 years

As the nation observes `Kashmir Black Day` on 27 October 2023, marking the 76 years of Indian armed forces` illegal occupation in Kashmir, President Dr Arif Alvi and caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar have assured the Kashmiri people of Pakistan`s unwavering support for their legitimate struggle for the right to self-determination.

Correct Answer: B. Nighat Dad

Prominent rights activist Nighat Dad has joined the United Nations secretary general`s advisory board on Artificial Intelligence to `address the overarching theme of addressing global governance of AI`. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced the creation of the 39-member advisory body on 26 October 2023.

Correct Answer: D. All of these

United States puts sanctions on three Chinese companies for missile parts supplies to Pakistan. The three Chinese companies subjected to sanctions are as follows: 1. Beijing Luo Luo Technology Development.  2.General Technology Limited. 3. Changzhou Utek Composite Company.

Correct Answer: B. Pakistan

The United States issued sanctions on Friday on three China-based companies that have worked to supply missile‐applicable items to Pakistan’s ballistic missile program, the State Department said. These sanctions were issued under Executive Order 13382, which focuses on entities involved in the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems.

Correct Answer: B. 22%

Cotton output increased by 22 per cent by Oct 15 compared to the total production of the crop the previous year, data by the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association showed on 18 October 2023. However, cotton production decreased by 16pc during this period in Punjab, while there was a record 84pc increase in Sindh.

Correct Answer: B. Rawalpindi

The Punjab cabinet which met for the first time in the garrison city on Tuesday with caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi in the chair approved a number of schemes for Rawalpindi, including the Safe City project. The caretaker chief minister expressed the hope that the project would help reduce crime in the garrison city.

Correct Answer: C. Malala Yousafzai

Pakistan’s Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai will deliver the 21st Nelson Mandela annual lecture on December 5 in Johannesburg. The Nelson Mandela Foundation said on Monday the lecture holds special significance as it coincides with the 10th anniversary of Mandela’s death. Taking to X — formerly known as Twitter — the NMF acting Chief Executive Verne Harris said: “Scheduled for 5 December 2023, this lecture holds special significance as it coincides with the tenth anniversary of Madiba’s passing.”

Correct Answer: B. 5 October, 2023

Interim foreign minister Jalil Abbas Jilani met with Afghan counterpart Amir Khan Muttaqi on 5 October, 2023 Thursday, in Tibet to discuss regional peace and stability challenges, said the Foreign Office. A brief statement issued by the Foreign Office said the foreign minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthen bilateral ties with Afghanistan. FM Jilani is in China on a two-day visit in order to attend the third Trans-Himalayan Forum for International Cooperation