Explanation

HEC was established in 2002, replacing the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman was the first chairman of HEC.

Explanation

In fiscal year 2024 (FY24), Pakistan received approximately USD 1.9 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI), marking a 17% year-on-year increase from FY23.

China was the largest investor, contributing around USD 568 million—about 30% of the total FDI—followed by Hong Kong (USD 359 m) and the UK (USD 268 m).

Explanation

Justice Majida Rizvi became the first female judge of a High Court in Pakistan when she was appointed to the Sindh High Court in 1994.

She paved the way for women in Pakistan's judiciary and

She later served as the Chairperson of the National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW).

Explanation

The Objectives Resolution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on March 12, 1949.

Prime Minister, Liaquat Ali Khan, had presented it in the assembly on March 7, 1949.

Out of 75 members of the assembly, 21 voted for it

The resolution, in its entirety, has been made part of the Constitution of Pakistan under Article 2(A)

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Quaid - i - Azam is the first President of the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan

Liaquat Ali Khan headed after the death of Jinnah for three years and produced the Objectives Resolution.

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During 5 meetings of First Constituent Assembly, the Objective Resolution was passed

ND5-5-2023

Explanation

CPEC aims to build highways, railways, and pipelines linking Gwadar to Kashgar (Xinjiang).

The total length of the corridor is approximately 2700 km.

It's a key part of China–Pakistan relations.

Explanation

The Lucknow Pact is an agreement between:

• the Indian National Congress headed by Maratha leader Bal Gangadhar Tilak) 
• the All-India Muslim Federation led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

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The Congress adopted it at its Lucknow session on December 29, 1916

And by the league on Dec. 31, 1916

Explanation

The Gawadar International Airport was constructed under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

It is the largest airport in Pakistan by area

Occupying 4,300 acres (17 km2) of land

Opened 20 January 2025

Explanation

According to the Economic Survey 2023-24, Pakistan's per capita income increased to $1,680, up from $1,551 the previous year. 

This 8.3% rise was attributed to improved economic activity and a stable exchange rate.

Explanation

The Shimla Agreement was signed after the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.

It was signed on July 2, 1972, following the war and the subsequent creation of Bangladesh.

The agreement aimed to establish a path toward durable peace between India and Pakistan. 

Explanation

On 23 January 2023, a national grid frequency fluctuation caused a massive blackout affecting 220 million people in Pakistan.

The outage was due to faulty grid synchronization during energy-saving shutdowns, leading to unstable frequency (~50.75 Hz) and a 12-hour power collapse.