Pakistan Current Affairs May 2022
Pakistan Current Affairs May 2022
Pakistan Current Affairs May 2022
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A. 12.2pc
B. 12.7pc
C. 13.4pc
D. None
The inflation climbed to 13.4 percent in April a two-year high from 12.7pc in the previous
month on the back of a persistent increase in prices of perishable and non-perishable
products, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics data released on May 2, 2022.
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Who is the current Governor State Bank of Pakistan?
A. Murtaza Syed
B. Tariq Bajwa
C. Zaheer Jamali
D. Reza Baqir
Dr. Murtaza Syed took over on 04 May 2022 as acting governor of the State Bank of
Pakistan (SBP) following the end of Dr. Reza Baqir’s three-year tenure. Dr. Baqir’s term
expired on May 4.
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What is the rank of Pakistan in RSF’s 2022 World Press Freedom Index?
A. 140th
B. 146th
C. 150th
D. 157th
The 20th World Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). India at 150th
position, Sri Lanka 146th, Bangladesh 162nd, and Maynmar at 176th position. Nepal has climbed up
by 30 points in the global ranking at 76th position. Last year, Pakistan at 145th, India was 142nd, Sri
Lanka was 127th, Bangladesh was 152nd, and Myanmar was at 140th position in the index.
Pakistani climber made history by becoming the youngest person in the world to
scales world`s third highest peak ‘Kanchenjunga’, Named?
A. Shehroze Kashif
B. Abdullah Shahid
C. Rashid Hamayun
D. Iftikhar Hussian
Pakistani climber Shehroze Kashif, 26, on May 5, 2022, made history by becoming the
youngest person in the world and the first in his country to reach the summit of
Kanchenjunga, the world`s third-highest peak (8586m)in Nepal. Mr. Kashif already has the
distinction of being the first youngest person in the world to scale two highest peaks,
including Everest (8849m) and K2 (8611m) Mcqsplanet.com
Who will represent Pakistan in a food security meeting at the UN headquarters in
New York on May 18, 2022?
A. PM Shehbaz Sharif
B. FM Bilawal Bhutto
C. President Arif Alivi
D. None of the Above
A. 1st
B. 2nd
C. 3rd
D. 4th
Pakistan stands second in terms of operating a public railway network in South Asia which
now totals nearly 80,000kms in the region, a new World Bank report says. By the end of
2019, Pakistan has 7,700kms of operating network followed by Bangladesh with nearly
3,000kms and 1,500kms in Sri Lanka. The Indian network is by far the largest with
67,000kms, estimates the report.
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Who is the current Governor of Sindh?
Nasreen Jalil is a Pakistani politician and 31st Governor of Sindh. She is the second female
governor in Pakistan after Begum Rana Liaquat Ali Khan. She has been nominated for the
position after Shehbaz Sharif came into power in 2022. She assumed office on 8 May 2022.
She also served as a member of the Senate of Pakistan from Sindh from 2012 to 2018.
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When first case of Omicron sub-variant detected in Pakistan?
Pakistan on May 09, 2022, reported its first case of a new and more transmissible variant of
Covid-19 with the authorities advising people to resume wearing masks in crowded places
and get themselves vaccinated at the earliest. This sub-variant of the Omicron variant of
Covid-19 was reported in a man who had arrived in Islamabad from a foreign country.
Who is the current Attorney General of Pakistan?
Attorney-General Ashtar Ausaf Ali returned as AG on 9 May 2022, when President Arif
Alvi approved his appointment on the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He
previously served in the same capacity from 2016 to 2018. As AG, he co-drafted the
Twenty-Fifth Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan, which merged the Federally
Administered Tribal Areas with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Ashtar Ausaf Ali 36th Attorney-
General for Pakistan. Mcqsplanet.com
Who is the current IG of National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP)?
National Highways & Motorway Police (NHMP) Inspector General (IG) Dr Syed Kaleem Imam
handed over command to new NHMP Inspector General Khalid Mahmood in a change of
command ceremony held at NHMP HQs Islamabad. He is the 20th Inspector General of
National Highways & Motorway Police.
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Who is the current chairman of Wapda?
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Which organization listed Pakistan among ‘drought hit’ countries?
A. FATF
B. IMF
C. UNO
D. World Bank
According to the ‘Global Land Outlook’ report released by the United Nations, Pakistan along
with 23 other countries has been listed as “drought-hit”. Pakistan is facing drought emergencies
over the past two years (2020-2022), reported Dawn. The 23 countries listed by the report
include Afghanistan, Angola, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Chile, Ethiopia, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kenya,
Lesotho, Mali, Mauritania, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Niger, Somalia, South Sudan,
Syria, Pakistan, the United States, and Zambia, reported Dawn. Mcqsplanet.com
Which country became 19th member of International Olive Council (IOC)?
A. Palestine
B. Georgia
C. Finland
D. Pakistan
Pakistan is now its nineteenth member, subsequent to the visit from the Executive Director of
IOC, Abdul Latif Ghadira, last October, which was followed by a Pakistani delegation’s trip to
the IOC’s headquarters in February. Pakistan currently has 3.6 million olive plants over an
area of 31,000 acres of land, and it plans to grow more of them over 75,000 acres of land.
According to Juan Vilar of Strategic Consultants, Pakistan is producing 1,500 tons of olive oil
per year and 830 tons of table olives. Mcqsplanet.com
Who is the current US Ambassador to Pakistan?
A. Kasur
B. Rawalpindi
C. Islamabad
D. Karachi
Rawalpindi and Islamabad have been listed as districts with second and third highest numbers
of child abuse cases among 10 districts of the country. According to information shared by a
non-governmental organization working for child protection, Sahil, on its Twitter handle, said
Kasur topped the list with 298 cases. Sahil said in its findings that in the year 2021 out of the
total 3,852 cases more than half 52 percent had been reported from these 10 districts.
For the first time, remittances crossed the figure of $_____ billion in a month
(April).
A. $2 billion
B. $3 billion
C. $4 billion
D. $5 billion
For the first time, remittances crossed the figure of $3 billion in a month, which gave hope
that the country would achieve its annual remittance target of $30bn. The State Bank of
Pakistan reported on May 13, 2022, that the country received $3.1bn in remittances for April,
registering an increase of 12pc compared to the $2.79bn received in the same month of FY21.
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When FM Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari made his first visit to USA as Foreign Minister of
Pakistan?
A. 16 May 2022
B. 18 May 2022
C. 22 May 2022
D. 28 May 2022
Pakistan’s new Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will embark on a two-day maiden
visit to the US on May 18 during which he will attend a ministerial meeting on global food
security at UN headquarters in New York and hold bilateral talks with his US counterpart
Antony Blinken on key issues, the Foreign Office announced here on 16 May 2022.
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A blast ripped through Karachi’s crowded Bolton Market in Kharadar on:
A blast ripped through Karachi’s crowded Bolton Market in Kharadar on May 16, 2022,
evening, leaving one woman dead and nearly a dozen people — including three police
officers — wounded, Geo News reported.
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When was a no-confidence motion submitted against Balochistan Chief Minister
Mir Abdul Qudoos Bizenjo?
A No-Confidence Motion against the Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo
has been submitted to Provincial Assembly on May 18, 2022. The motion was submitted by
President of Balochistan Awami Party Jam Kamal Khan, PTI’s Balochistan Parliamentary leader
Sardar Yar Muhammad Rind and ANP Asghar Khan Achakzai. Out of 65 members, the votes
of 33 members would be required for the no-confidence motion to be successful, while the
party needs 17 votes to file the motion against the CM. Mcqsplanet.com
Who is the current leader of opposition in the National Assembly of Pakistan?
National Assembly (NA) Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf approved the application of dissenting
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Raja Riaz Ahmed for the post of leader of the
opposition in the National Assembly (NA). The speaker approved the appointment of the
opposition leader using the powers conferred on him under Rule 39 of the Rules of
Procedure of the NA, 2007.
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Which organization announced to fund USD 30 billion to tackle global food crisis?
A. FAO
B. World Bank
C. World Economic Forum
D. International Monetary Fund
May 18, 2022—The World Bank today announced actions it plans to take as part of a
comprehensive, global response to the ongoing food security crisis, with up to $30 billion in
existing and new projects in areas such as agriculture, nutrition, social protection, water, and
irrigation.
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The current IG of Sindh police is:
A. Mushtaq Mahar
B. Inayat Khan
C. Kaleem Imam
D. Kamran Afzal
The Sindh government on 18 May 2022 removed Mushtaq Ahmed Mahar as Sindh’s inspector
general of police and posted Additional Inspector General Dr. Kamran Fazal as the acting police
chief of the province. Mahar, a grade-22 officer who appointed police chief in February 2020.
Sindh Chief Secretary Muhammad Sohail Rajput.
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When Former Foreign Minister Sardar Asif Ahmad Ali died?
Sardar Asif Ahmad Ali Daula was a Pakistani politician who served as the 18th Foreign
Minister of Pakistan from 1993 to 1996. He died on 19 May 2022 at 10:29 PM in Lahore.
As Foreign Minister of Pakistan, he was unanimously elected chairman of the Organisation of
the Islamic Conference.
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Who is the current Advocate General Islamabad?
President Dr. Arif Alvi on 18 May 2022 appointed Barrister Jahangir Khan Jadoon as
Advocate General Islamabad and denotified Advocate Niazullah Niazi as Advocate General
Islamabad. Niazi was appointed during the previous regime. Jadoon is affiliated witah
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Lawyer Forum and during the earlier stint of the PML-N
government, he served as Deputy Attorney General. Mcqsplanet.com
ECP de-seated PTI’s _____ dissident MPAs on May 20th 2022.
A. 21
B. 23
C. 25
D. 27
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on May 20th, 2022, de-seated 25 dissident MPAs of the
PTI who voted for PML-N’s Hamza Shehbaz in the election for Punjab chief minister, stating that they
had defected from the party. A three-member bench of the ECP, comprising Chief Election
Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja, Nisar Ahmed Durrani, and Shah Mohammad Jatoi, heard the
reference. Article 63-A seeks to restrict lawmakers from voting (or abstaining) in violation of party
instructions “in relation to the election of the prime minister or chief minister, or a vote of confidence
Bilawal Bhutto made his first visit to China as Foreign Minister of Pakistan on:
A. 15 May 2022
B. 17 May 2022
C. 19 May 2022
D. 21 May 2022
At the special invitation of State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Foreign Minister
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will visit China on 21-22 May 2022. This would be Foreign Minister
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s first bilateral visit abroad since assuming office last month.
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s visit will also coincide with the 71st anniversary
of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China.
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Which Pakistani Chief Justice has been named among Time Magazine`s most
influential figures?
Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial was on May 23, 2022, named among the 100 Most
Influential People of 2022 by Time magazine.
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Who is the current IG of the Islamabad police?
A. Ahsan Younis
B. Qazi Jamilur Rehman
C. Syed Kaleem Imam
D. Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan
The federal government appointed Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan on Saturday 21st May 2022 as
the Inspector General (IG) of Islamabad police, replacing Mohammad Ahsan Younas.
Which organization has listed 12 countries, including Pakistan which are exposed
to the ongoing war in Ukraine?
A. UNHCR
B. UNESCAP
C. IMF
D. SAARC
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) has
listed 12 countries of the region, including Pakistan, which are classified as countries in special
situations, and are deemed more exposed to the ongoing war in Ukraine than others. The
countries are Armenia, Cambodia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, the Maldives, Pakistan, Samoa,
Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan and Vanuatu. Mcqsplanet.com
The US dollar finally crossed the barrier of Rs200 in the interbank market?
The US dollar finally crossed the barrier of Rs200 in the interbank market on May 19, 2022, up
Rs100 from eight years ago. The greenback was traded at Rs201.50 in the open market on
Thursday.
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In 75th World Health Assembly Pakistani delegation is being led by:
A. Shazia Marri
B. Sharjeel Memon
C. Uzair Baloch
D. Abdul Qadir Patel
In 75th World Health Assembly Pakistani delegation is being led by federal Minister for Health
Abdul Qadir Patel.
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In May 2022, UK Minister for Armed Forces visited Pakistan, Named?
A. Ben Wallace
B. James Heappey
C. Jeremy Quin
D. Liz Truss
Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood received James Heappey, Minister for Armed Forces of
the United Kingdom, at the Foreign Office on 24 May 2022. The talks covered bilateral
relations as well as regional and international developments. The two sides agreed to maintain
the momentum of high-level exchanges, especially in this 75th anniversary year of Pakistan-
UK diplomatic relations. Mcqsplanet.com
Pakistan borrowed more than $_____ billion in foreign loans in first 10 months of
FY22.
A. $10.2bn
B. $12.5bn
C. $13.7bn
D. $15.5bn
Amid external account challenges, Pakistan borrowed more than $15.5bn in foreign loans in the first
10 months of the current fiscal year, about 70pc more than borrowing from foreign sources in the
same period last year. In its monthly report on foreign economic assistance, the Ministry of Economic
Affairs said it received about $13.03bn foreign assistance in 10MFY2022. This does not include more
than $1.5bn of expensive foreign debt in Naya Pakistan Certificates from overseas Pakistanis or the
over $1bn secured from the International Monetary Fund, which arrived in February.
Senior journalist Talat Aslam passed away on:
A. 14 May 2022
B. 18 May 2022
C. 22 May 2022
D. 25 May 2022
Senior journalist and political analyst, Talat Aslam passed away on Wednesday at the age of
67. Aslam was a veteran journalist with a career spanning many publications,
including Herald and The News.
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The Government of Pakistan on May 26, 2022, increased the prices of all
petroleum products by Rs ____ per litre.
A. Rs10
B. Rs20
C. Rs30
D. Rs50
In a surprise move, the government on 26 May 2022 increased the petroleum products
rates by Rs30 per liter, or up to one-fourth of their existing prices, paving the way for
reaching a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund by June 12. After
the hike, the price of petrol will be at Rs179.86, diesel at Rs174.15, kerosene oil at
Rs155.56 and light diesel at Rs148.31.
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When a bill passed in National Assembly to cut vast powers of NAB?
National Assembly on May 26, 2022, passed a bill clipping the vast powers of the National
Accountability Bureau (NAB).
Bill presented by presented by: Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar
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How many Pakistanis awarded UN medals of courage in May 2022?
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 12
Six peacekeepers from Pakistan will be honoured posthumously with `Dag Hammarskjold
Medal` at a ceremony at UN headquarters on May 26, 2022, in observance of the
International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. Five of the six Tahir Ikram, Tahir
Mehmood, Mohammed Naeem, Adil Jan and Mohammed Shafiq were from the armed
forces, while the sixth, Ibrar Syed, was a civilian.
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When National Assembly passed bill abolishing use of EVMs in election?
The National Assembly on May 26, ,assed two crucial bills. The National Assembly on
Thursday passed a bill to abolish the former government’s election reforms giving overseas
Pakistanis the right to vote through i-Voting and electronic voting machines (EVMs). The NA
had bulldozed legislation for use of EVMs through the passage of a bill on November 17,
2021, giving overseas Pakistanis the right to vote in general elections through a voting device
introduced by the PTI government. Mcqsplanet.com
When Chief Minister Balochistan survived a no-confidence motion?
The no-confidence motion filed in the Balochistan Assembly against Chief Minister Mir Quddus
Bizenjo failed on 26 May 2022 as the movers could not produce the required majority in the
house. Constitutionally, 13 members were required to be present in the house and support the
no-confidence motion for admissibility, however, only 11 members were present at the
provincial assembly in support of the no-confidence motion.
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In a televised address to the nation on May 27, 2022, PM Shehbaz Sharif
announced a relief package worth:
A. Rs22 billion
B. Rs24 billion
C. Rs26 billion
D. Rs28 billion
Just a day after hiking fuel prices to meet the demands of the International Monetary Fund
(IMF), Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a relief package worth Rs28 billion for the
poorest segments of society, in a televised address to the nation on May 27, 2022.
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Which film become the first Pakistani film selected in Cannes International Film
Festival?
Pakistani Saim Sadiq’s feature debut, “Joyland,” the first Pakistani film to be selected in
Cannes, on 27 May 2022 won two prizes at the 2022 film festival. The film, which
celebrates ‘transgender culture’ in Pakistan and tells the story of a family torn between
modernity and tradition in contemporary Lahore, won the Cannes “Queer Palm” prize as
well as the Jury Prize.
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Legendary mountaineer Ali Raza Sadpara passed away on:
Legendary mountaineer Ali Raza Sadpara passed away on May 27, 2022, morning at a
hospital where he was under treatment for the critical injuries he had sustained over 10
days ago. He was 56. He was buried in his native graveyard in Skardu. On May 17, the
veteran mountaineer had suffered serious injuries when he slipped off a cliff and fell into a
ditch.
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Who becomes the first woman to head Lahore police operations?
A. Haya Awan
B. Anoosh Masood
C. Iqra Majeed
D. Noor-ul-Ain
In a first, Punjab inspector general of police has appointed a woman police officer as senior
superintendent (SSP) of Lahore`s operations wing. Dr. Anoosh Masood Chaudhry has been
appointed head of the Lahore operations police. Dr. Anoosh is the first woman police officer
posted as SSP Operations Lahore. She was named as Lahore’s best crime fighter for 2018.
She became the first female Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) from Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan on 11 December 2014. Mcqsplanet.com
When local government elections held in 32 out of 34 districts of Balochistan?
After a lapse of almost three-and-a-half years from their scheduled time, the local
government elections are going to be held in 32 out of 34 districts of Balochistan on Sunday
(May 29, 2022). 16,195 male and female candidates are set to take part in the elections. For
the first time in the province, as many as 132 female candidates are contesting directly on
general seats where they are facing male candidates. Most female candidates belong to the
Sibi district. Mcqsplanet.com
Who has been elected the first Muslim woman deputy mayor of British town?
A. Shaista Gohir
B. Tafheen Sharif
C. Sayeeda Warsi
D. Salma Yaqoob
Tafheen Sharif of Pakistani origin has been elected the first Muslim woman deputy mayor of
Tameside in the UK. Tafheen, who is a member of the Labour party, was also named the
youngest councillor in 2012. She belongs to Azad Kashmir in Pakistan. After being elected the
deputy mayor, she said the Kashmir dispute needed a serious solution.
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What is the rank of Pakistan in 2021 edition of International Travel and Tourism
Development Index?
A. 81st
B. 82nd
C. 83rd
D. 84th
Pakistan has made a big jump on the International Travel and Tourism Development Index by
moving up six places, the World Economic Forum said in its latest report released on May 29,
2022. The 2021 edition of the index, `Rebuilding for a sustainable and resilient future`, placed
Pakistan at 83rd place out of 117 countries. The previous edition, released in 2019, had placed
Pakistan at the 89th spot. Aftabur Rehman Rana, Managing Director of the Pakistan Tourism
Development Corporation (PTDC), said the country`s improved standing constituted a
`significant progress`. Mcqsplanet.com
When Daren Sammy received ‘Sitara-e-Pakistan’?
Peshawar Zalmi former captain and current head coach Daren Sammy on 30-05- 2022
received the civil award ‘Sitara-e-Pakistan’ for his invaluable contribution to reviving
international cricket in Pakistan.
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Who is the current Governor of Punjab?
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will embark on a three-day official visit to Turkey from 31st
May to 2nd June 2022 to further boost friendly ties with the brotherly country. This will be the
Prime Minister’s first visit to Turkey since assuming office. This year, Pakistan and Turkey are
celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.
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Who is the current chairman of the Indus River System Authority (IRSA)?
Indus River System Authority (IRSA) is a water regulator in Pakistan, established in 1992 as an
act of Parliament. The Indus River System Authority oversees the allocation of water based on
the seasonally available supplies.
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A massive blaze gutted at least 20 oil tankers parked at the Tarujaba oil depot in
____ district on 30th April 2022?
A. Nowshera
B. Mardan
C. Charsada
D. None of these
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