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Morning Session Questions — January 25, 2025
Literature & Awards
- Franz Kafka was a prominent 20th-century figure in which field? A novelist/ short-story writer.
- Franz Kafka (1883–1924) was a German-speaking Czech novelist and short-story writer based in Prague, widely regarded as a key figure in 20th-century literature. His surreal, nightmare-like works—including The Metamorphosis, The Trial, and The Castle—explore themes of alienation, existential anxiety, and absurd, oppressive bureaucracy, coining the term “Kafkaesque”.
- Who wrote the book A Tale of Two Cities? Charles Dickens.
- Who won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature? László Krasznahorkai.
Science & Technology
- What is a Trojan Horse in computing? Malicious software.
- What is the final stage in ecosystem succession? Climax community.
- Which is a non-carbon source for glucose synthesis? Water (H₂O).
- What is the main source of energy in cellular respiration? Glucose.
- What are the final products of glucose metabolism? CO₂ + H₂O + ATP.
- What is the primary source of solar energy? Nuclear fusion.
- The primary source of solar energy is nuclear fusion occurring in the Sun’s core, where extreme pressure and temperatures (around 15 million °C) fuse hydrogen atoms into helium. This process, specifically the proton-proton chain reaction, releases massive amounts of energy radiated as light and heat.
- What process is used in 3D printing? A layered manufacturing/rapid prototyping technique.
- When a neutron is converted into a proton with the emission of an electron, what else is emitted? An antineutrino.
- What is the power of radiation emitted by a star called? Luminosity.
- What type of chemical bonding exists between noble gas atoms? No chemical bonding.
- What does XML stand for in computing? Extensible Markup Language.
- Which programming language is commonly used in Artificial Intelligence? Python.
- Which generation of computers began using microprocessors? The Fourth Generation.
- What was the old name of Microsoft Word? Multi-Tool Word.
- What is the shortcut key to insert the current date in Excel? Ctrl + ; (semicolon).
Geography & Environment
- Where are brackish waters usually found? In estuaries.
- Which is the largest ocean? The Pacific Ocean.
- What is the process of water moving into the soil called? Infiltration or Leaching.
- In which direction does an air mass move? From high pressure to low pressure.
- What are NO₂ and SO₂ the primary sources of? Acid Rain.
Current Affairs & Pakistan
- When and where was Pakistan’s optical satellite, PRSS-1, launched? On January 17, 2025, from the Jiuyuan Satellite Launch Centre in China.
- What is the current policy rate given by the State Bank of Pakistan? 11%.
- Which team did Pakistan beat in the U-19 World Cup final, and by what margin? India by a margin of 119 runs.
- What was the recent financial package extended to Pakistan by the IMF? The Extended Fund Facility (EFF).
- According to which article of the Paris Agreement has Pakistan approved the climate agreement? Article 20.
- Who was the first female Supreme Court judge of Pakistan? Justice Ayesha A. Malik.
- What is the traditional musical instrument of Pakistan? Rubab.
- What is the 27th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan related to? The Constitutional Court.
- What was showcased at the PIMEC Expo 2025? Maritime and defense innovations.
- Where is the Bhandara food festival celebrated? India. (Note: Also known as the “Great Turmeric Festival”, it is celebrated at the Khandoba Temple in Jejuri, Maharashtra, India)
- What is a UN Sustainable Development Goal for 2030? Affordable and Clean Energy. (Goal 7)
- A primary UN Sustainable Development Goal for 2030 is Goal 1: No Poverty, which aims to eradicate extreme poverty for all people everywhere. Adopted in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda, this goal specifically targets reducing at least by half the proportion of men, women, and children living in poverty in all its dimensions. Other key 2030 goals include: Goal 2 Zero Hunger; Goal 7 Affordable and Clean Energy; Goal 13 Climate Action; Goal 5 Gender Equality.
International Affairs
- Where was COP-30 held? Belém, Brazil.
- Where was the 2025 SCO summit held? In China.
- Where was the 24th SCO summit held? Astana, Kazakhstan.
- Which president visited Pakistan in December 2025? The President of the UAE.
- Who is the ninth and current Secretary-General of the United Nations? António Guterres.
- What has the UN declared the year 2026 to be? The International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists.
- Sohail Mahmood became the Secretary-General of which organization? The D-8 Organization.
Sports
- Which Pakistani cricketer played in six consecutive World Cups? Javed Miandad.
- Which country did the footballer Pelé belong to? Brazil.
- Who won the U-19 Asia Cup 2025? Pakistan.
- What is Amir Khan famous for? Boxing.
- In which month is the Shandur Polo Festival held? July.
Dams & Projects
- What is Dasu Dam located in? Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (on the Indus River in the Kohistan District).
- On which river is the Dul Hasti Stage II dam built by India? The Chenab River.
- In which country is the Three Gorges Dam located? China.
Physics & Chemistry
- How does the speed of P-waves compare to S-waves during an earthquake? P-waves are faster.
- What is LPG a mixture of? Propane and Butane.
- Who proposed the wave theory of light? Christian Huygens, Dutch physicist.
- Dutch physicist Christiaan Huygens (1629–1695) proposed the wave theory of light in the late 17th century (formally published in 1690). He suggested that light travels as waves propagating through a medium known as the “aether”. His work explained reflection, refraction, and diffraction.
- Which is considered the fossil fuel richest in carbon? Coal
Medicine
- For what was the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology/Medicine awarded? Discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance.
- Which disease is related to metabolism? Diabetes.
- Which gland is located sub-mandibular? Near the jaw.
- What is a carnivore? A meat-eating organism.
- What is a common diet for high protein? Meat.
- What is the main component of biogas? Methane.
General Knowledge
- Who is Noam Chomsky? A US intellectual.
- Which country is bordered by 14 nations and 2 autonomous regions? China.
- Who is the founder of Facebook? Mark Zuckerberg.
- Which country are the Rohingya people from? the Rakhine State in Myanmar.
- Who was the first Muslim mayor of New York to take the oath on the Quran? Zohran Mamdani.
- Against which country was ‘Operation Rising Lion’ conducted? Iran.
Evening Session Questions — January 25, 2025
Science & Technology
- What mineral is quartz? A silicate mineral.
- When was email first introduced? In 1971.
- What is a “patch” in a computer system? A software update to fix vulnerabilities.
- What is software embedded in hardware called? Firmware.
- What is Oracle database software founded by? Larry Ellison, Bob Miner, and Ed Oates.
Biology & Chemistry
- What is ethanol? An alcohol (C₂H₅OH).
- What is ethanol commonly called when used as biofuel? Bioethanol.
- What is the starting codon in genetics? AUG (codes for Methionine).
- What is a key component of photochemical smog? Peroxyacyl nitrates (PAN).
Current Affairs & Pakistan
- Who is Usman Hadi? A student leader.
- Which Lieutenant General died in a recent plane crash? Lieutenant General Abdul Aziz (name inferred from context of Pakistan Army).
- Who does Abdul-Aziz ibn Abdullah Aal Al-Sheikh belong to? Grand Mufti of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Which Pakistani woman was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame? Sana Mir, the first Pakistani woman
- What is the Tax-to-GDP ratio in the current budget? approximately 10-11% ? Unsure *
- To which country did Pakistan recently sell JF-17 Thunder fighter jets? $4 billion with Libya’s eastern-based Libyan National Army.
- How many slides does a new PowerPoint presentation open with? One slide.
- Who died recently in boxing? Richard John Hatton (died on 14 September 2025), also known by nicknames such as “The Hitman”, “The Pride of Hyde” and the “People’s Champion”.
- Who is the founder of Hamas? Sheikh Ahmed Yassin.
- When were the recent elections in Bangladesh? January 2024 (general election).
- What is the full form of ARP? Address Resolution Protocol (in networking).
- What is the Lawari Tunnel connecting? It connects Peshawar to the northern regions via the Lower Dir district (specifically, it links the Khyber district with Lower Dir).
- When was the Kartarpur Corridor inaugurated? November 2019.
- Which group purchased PIA (Pakistan International Airlines)? The government is seeking bids from private groups; the specific buyer would be current as of 2026.
- Who was the only Vice President of Pakistan? Nurul Amin (1970-1971).
- Which country is not a member of the ECO (Economic Cooperation Organization)? Afghanistan.
- What is “Downing Street” in the UK famous for? It is the location of the official residence of the Prime Minister (No. 10).
International & Geography
- When is World Environment Day celebrated? June 5.
- Which book does not belong to Faiz Ahmad Faiz? He wrote Nuskha-ha-e-Wafa, Dast-e-Saba, etc.
- Which book does not belong to Henry Kissinger? He wrote Diplomacy, World Order, etc.
- What is the currency of Thailand? The Baht.
- What is the currency of Myanmar? The Kyat.
- Who was the Libyan army general who died in a plane crash on 23 December 2025? Gen Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad
- Which Pakistani PM visited which country after 15 years?
- How many countries are in Central Asia? Five (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan).