Explanation

Balochistan reported the highest number of polio cases in Pakistan in 2024:

Balochistan: Reported the most cases with 27 infections

Sindh: Reported 23 cases

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Reported 22 cases

Islamabad: Reported one case

Punjab: Reported one case

Explanation

On 27 January 2025, West Indies won a Test match in Pakistan for the first time in nearly 35 years.

The West Indies won the second Test in Multan by 120 runs on day three to draw the series 1-1.

The last time the West Indies won a Test in Pakistan was in Faisalabad in November 1990.

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Explanation

In December 1971, after the fall of East Pakistan, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto was appointed as both the President of Pakistan and the Civilian Chief Martial Law Administrator.

He assumed the presidency on December 20, 1971, following the resignation of Yahya Khan.

Later, he also served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan from 1973 to 1977 after the post was recreated by a new constitution.

Explanation

Introduced by Ayub Khan’s government as the first major land reform in Pakistan.

Regulation 64 of 1959 limited land ownership to:

• 500 acres of irrigated land, or
• 1,000 acres of unirrigated land, or
• A maximum of 36,000 Produce Index Units (PIU) — whichever was greater.

Explanation

Primary Cause of 2022 Floods:

Record Monsoon Rains: Pakistan received 190% more rainfall than average (NDMA data), submerging 1/3 of the country.

Glacial Melt: Heatwaves accelerated melting, adding to water volume (UN report).

Poor Infrastructure: Weak dams, drainage systems, and urban planning worsened flooding.

Explanation

The local government system brings governance closer to the people, allowing for faster and more responsive service delivery.

It helps decentralize power from federal/provincial levels and encourages community participation in development.

Explanation

The judiciary in Pakistan plays a key role in interpreting the Constitution and laws of the country.

It ensures justice, protects fundamental rights, and maintains checks and balances on the executive and legislative branches.

Explanation

As of February 2025, China contributed 40% of Pakistan’s total FDI in infrastructure during FY 2024–25.

China invested $790 million in sectors like power, energy, and transport, making it the top foreign investor.

Explanation

In February 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) conducted a Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment in Pakistan.

The IMF dispatched a mission to Islamabad from February 6-14, 2025, to assess governance and corruption risks in Pakistan at the request of the Pakistani government.

The assessment was part of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) 2024 program. 

Explanation

In October 1999, General Pervez Musharraf led a military coup to overthrow Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.

The military seized control of the government on October 12, 1999.

By October 14, 1999, Musharraf was acting as the Chief Executive of Pakistan.