Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)
A federal officer is dealing with a matter whose principal institutional task is to provide earth-observation and remote-sensing services. Which option most accurately identifies the relevant mandate?
A. SUPARCO: plan and construct dams and reservoirs
B. SUPARCO: train technical manpower through specialized centres
C. SUPARCO: provide earth-observation and remote-sensing services
D. SUPARCO: register citizens and maintain national identity records
Correct Answer: C
The task matches SUPARCO's mandate to provide earth-observation and remote-sensing services.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)
What is the full form of SUPARCO?
A. Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority
B. Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
C. Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission
D. National Database and Registration Authority
Correct Answer: C
SUPARCO stands for Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)
An examination question about the responsibility to “apply space technology to agriculture, environment and disaster management” should most directly be placed under which organization?
A. Higher Education Commission (HEC)
B. Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
C. Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA)
D. Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)
Correct Answer: D
The stated responsibility is part of SUPARCO's mandate.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)
Which headquarters pairing is correct?
A. SUPARCO — Karachi
B. SUPARCO — Peshawar
C. SUPARCO — Lahore
D. SUPARCO — Islamabad
Correct Answer: D
SUPARCO is headquartered in Islamabad.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)
Which organization is most directly associated with “PakTES-1A technology evaluation satellite”?
A. National Accountability Bureau (NAB)
B. Council of Islamic Ideology (CII)
C. Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)
D. Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC)
Correct Answer: C
PakTES-1A technology evaluation satellite belongs to or is administered/regulated by SUPARCO.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)
Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission is commonly known by which abbreviation?
A. PCSIR
B. HEC
C. CII
D. SUPARCO
Correct Answer: D
Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission is abbreviated as SUPARCO.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)
Which policy sets Pakistan's modern national framework for space activities?
A. National Space Policy
B. National Power Policy
C. National Education Policy
D. National Accountability Ordinance
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan's National Space Policy sets the modern policy and regulatory direction for space activities.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)
Which legal framework most directly underpins SUPARCO when it performs the responsibility “provide earth-observation and remote-sensing services”?
A. Federal Board of Revenue Act, 2007
B. Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act, 1996
C. Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission Ordinance, 1965
D. Pakistan National Space Policy and the federal framework governing SUPARCO
Correct Answer: D
SUPARCO performs this responsibility under its principal legal framework: Pakistan National Space Policy and the federal framework governing SUPARCO.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)
Which Pakistani organization is primarily responsible to develop geospatial and GIS applications?
A. Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
B. Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)
C. Higher Education Commission (HEC)
D. National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA)
Correct Answer: B
This responsibility belongs primarily to SUPARCO.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)
The Pakistani institution associated with “Badr-B satellite” has its headquarters in which city?
A. Karachi
B. Lahore
C. Islamabad
D. Multan
Correct Answer: C
Badr-B satellite is associated with SUPARCO, whose headquarters is in Islamabad.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)
An examination question about the responsibility to “promote space education, training and human-resource development” should most directly be placed under which organization?
A. Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA)
B. Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC)
C. Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)
D. Council of Islamic Ideology (CII)
Correct Answer: C
The stated responsibility is part of SUPARCO's mandate.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)
Which organization is abbreviated as SUPARCO?
A. Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission
B. National Electric Power Regulatory Authority
C. Federal Board of Revenue
D. National Disaster Management Authority
Correct Answer: A
The abbreviation SUPARCO refers to Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)
Which of the following correctly states a core responsibility of SUPARCO concerning this mandate area: support satellite communications and national space infrastructure?
A. fund and promote university research and innovation
B. support satellite communications and national space infrastructure
C. provide technical consultancy and problem-solving support to industry
D. coordinate national disaster risk management and emergency response
Correct Answer: B
SUPARCO's mandate includes the responsibility to support satellite communications and national space infrastructure.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)
Which statement about SUPARCO is correct?
A. SUPARCO is headquartered in Lahore.
B. SUPARCO is headquartered in Islamabad.
C. SUPARCO is headquartered in Karachi.
D. SUPARCO is headquartered in Peshawar.
Correct Answer: B
SUPARCO is headquartered in Islamabad.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)
Which of the following correctly states a core responsibility of SUPARCO concerning this mandate area: provide earth-observation and remote-sensing services?
A. provide earth-observation and remote-sensing services
B. issue CNICs
C. build investigative and prosecutorial capacity for complex financial crime
D. coordinate relief, response and logistics during major emergencies
Correct Answer: A
SUPARCO's mandate includes the responsibility to provide earth-observation and remote-sensing services.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)
Which event is correctly associated with SUPARCO and the year/date 2025?
A. PakSAT-1R was launched as a communications satellite.
B. An Advisory Council of Islamic Ideology existed under the 1962 constitutional order.
C. PakSAT-MM1 was launched as an advanced communications satellite.
D. Pakistan launched EO-1 as an indigenous electro-optical earth-observation satellite.
Correct Answer: D
Pakistan launched EO-1 as an indigenous electro-optical earth-observation satellite.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC)
Which of the following correctly states a core responsibility of PAEC concerning this mandate area: develop and operate nuclear power for peaceful electricity generation?
A. provide analytical testing and laboratory services to industry
B. prosecute accountability cases before competent courts
C. develop and operate nuclear power for peaceful electricity generation
D. handle complaints and enforcement matters involving telecom licensees
Correct Answer: C
PAEC's mandate includes the responsibility to develop and operate nuclear power for peaceful electricity generation.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC)
In which year/date did this PAEC milestone occur: Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission was established.
A. 1956
B. 2007
C. 1997
D. 2010
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission was established.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC)
In which year/date did this PAEC milestone occur: KANUPP entered commercial operation as Pakistan's first nuclear power plant.
A. 1956
B. 1947
C. 1972
D. 1958
Correct Answer: C
KANUPP entered commercial operation as Pakistan's first nuclear power plant.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC)
Which pairing is correct?
A. SUPARCO — Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission Ordinance, 1965
B. NAB — Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission Ordinance, 1965
C. NDMA — Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission Ordinance, 1965
D. PAEC — Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission Ordinance, 1965
Correct Answer: D
PAEC is principally associated with Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission Ordinance, 1965.