Commission | MCQs

Explanation

The Sharif Commission, also known as the National Commission on Education.

It was initiated by the government of President Muhammad Ayub Khan in 1959.

This commission was formed with the goal of reforming Pakistan's educational system to better meet the needs of the nation.

The commission was headed by S.M. Sharif.

Explanation

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

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

Explanation

According to the annual report of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, 56,155 cases were pending in the Supreme Court of Pakistan at the end of 2023.

This figure highlights the substantial backlog in the judiciary.

Explanation

The Hamoodur Rahman Commission (otherwise known as the War Enquiry Commission),

He was a member of the judicial inquiry commission

He assessed Pakistan's political–military involvement in East Pakistan from 1947 to 1971.

Explanation

ECP responsibilities: Conducting elections

Founded: 23rd March 1956

Explanation

The Commission on National Education was appointed by a resolution adopted by the government on 30"' December 1958.

It was inaugurated by the President, Mohammad Ayub Khan on January 5, 1959.

Explanation

The 117th meeting of the India-Pakistan Permanent Indus Commission (PIC) held in March, 2022

This meeting takes place on yearly basis.

The Indian delegation comprising 10 members was headed by the Indian Commissioner for Indus Waters PK Saxena, while Pakistan’s delegation was led by Pakistan Commissioner for Indus Waters Syed Muhammad Mehar Ali Shah.

Explanation

• The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is a water-distribution treaty between India and Pakistan.

• Indus Waters Treaty brokered by the World Bank

• It was signed in Karachi on 19 September 1960
• Sighed by Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistani President Ayub Khan.
• the following 3 rivers were given to Pakistan: Indus, Jhelum and Chenab  
• the following 3 rivers were given to India: Sutlej, Beas, Ravi.

Explanation

Sukkur Barrage is a barrage on the River Indus near the city of Sukkur.

The barrage was built during the British Raj from 1923 to 1932 

was named Lloyd Barrage.

Located in Sindh Province

Construction started: 1923

Length: Approximately 2 km (1 mi)

Opened: 1932

Explanation

ECP: Election Commission of Pakistan

KPK member: 1

Punjab member: 1

Sindh member: 1

Balochistan member: 1

Total members: 04