Subjects

Q.1Who among the following is the current Secretary General of SAARC?

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Q.2According to World Bank, what was the growth rate of Pakistan On 2018?

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Q.3According to a report published by IMF , Pakistan has been ranked _____ in the world among countries facing acute water shortage.

(B)
Q.4Paris Climate Agreement was adopted in:

(B)
Q.5The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) also Known as RIO Summit was held in

(C)
Q.6The largest famine hit Ethiopia in:

(B)
Q.7Literacy rate in Christian world id 100% compared to that literacy rate in Muslin world is :

(D)
Q.8When did Pakistan left CENTO?

(D)
Q.9Which country ranked 1st for Best quality of life ranked of BAV group-2019

(D)
Q.10COP 22, the 22nd conference of the parties of the UN Framework convention on Climate Change, was held in 2016 in :

(B)
Q.11Olympics for the year 2024 will be held in :

(D)
Q.12Brexit referendum was held on:

(C)
Q.13Which political party does US president Elect belong to :

(C)
Q.14Who is the current Mayor of London ?

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Q.15Where does the united nations commission on human rights meet and for how long ?

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Q.16Under which sea ,the world ,s oldest known intact ship wreck has been discovered by a team of maritime archaeologists ?

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Q.17The first Noble Prize to be awarded to a South Asian was to :

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Q.18What is the name of the Iranian President ?

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Q.19In which year. FIH (international Hockey federation) was established?

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Q.20Mr Antonio Guterres is serving as the secretary General of the United Nations. To which country doss he belong?

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Q.21Which country attacked Syria with rockets?

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Q.22Headquarters of World Trade Organization is in:

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Q.23United Nations has total members?

(C)
Q.24Non-permanent Members of the Security Council are?

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Q.25On 03 April 2019 Pakistan and Iran signed an agreement on?

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Q.26After America the largest numbers of Nobel Laureates are from:

(A)
Q.27Summer Olympics 2022 will be held in?

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Q.28Which prominent African country has rejoined the African Union (AU) after a period of almost 33 year?

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Q.29The G20 is a leading forum consists of

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Q.30Sakhalin island Dispute involves which of the two countries?

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Q.31G-7 is called group of countries having advanced economics It includes which of the following country?

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Q.32Summer Olympics 2024 is going to be held in

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Q.33Which country has built the world's largest Air Purifier to fight pollution:

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Q.34About 25 million child marriages have been prevented in the past decade, reported in March, 2018 by :

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Q.35Which country has started world's first hydrogen-powered train?

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Q.36The United Nations Security Council has recently lifted sanctions against which African country after 9 years?

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Q.37At present, the European Union has ______member states.

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Q.38The president of World Bank is:

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Q.3918 July has officially been declared by ---- as Mandela Day.

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Q.40 Current Secretary- General of UN belongs to :

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Q.41Prime minister of Malaysia?

(C)
Q.42President of Cuba?

(B)
Q.43FIFA World cup 2022 will be played in:

(A)
Q.44Which country has the highest number of Nobel Prize winners after USA?

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Q.45international day against nuclear Test is observed on:

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Q.46Which among the following countries is not a member of G7?

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Q.47who among the following is the current head of commonwaealth of nations?

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Q.48Recently which country introduced free public transport:

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Q.49The world largest undersea railway tunnel is proposed to be constructed between:

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Q.50Which Country will host 2022 Olympics?

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Q.51Who is the current president / CEO of google?

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Q.52Worlds population day is observed every year on:

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Q.53The new managing director of the IMF "Kristalina Georgieva'' belong to which country?

(B)
Q.54The European Union's working capital is in :

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Q.55The D-8 is an organization of eight Countries.

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Q.56here are non-permanent members of the security council.

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Q.57Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has official languages?

(C)
Q.58There are members of SAARC?

(D)
Q.59Which Country from the following is NOT the member of UNO?

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Q.60The World's first Camel hospital is located in :

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Q.61Which country was the host of FIFA 2018 World Cup?

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Q.62Which country has started world's hydrogen-powered train?

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Q.63Who is the 39th Chief of Staff of the US Army?

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Q.6417th MENA (Middle East and North Alical World Economic Forum held in which country?

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Q.65Which country hosted Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations in May 2019?

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Q.66Men's ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 was hosted by:

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Q.67Which of the following is not part of the G7?

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Q.68Barak Hussein Obama wasــــــــــــــــ president of USA

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Q.69Which of the following country abolished monarchy in 2008?

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Q.70Cyprus a disputed Island is divided between

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Q.71Haiku Moss is Foreign Minister of which country?

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Q.72Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam of Sri Lanka Surrendered inــــــــــــــــــto end the prolonged Civil War

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Q.73Sardar Abdul Rab Nishtar was the Governor of

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Q.74The FIFA World Cup 2022 will be played in

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Q.75The first Asian Country to legalize seme sex marriage:

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Q.76 The current Prime Minister of Italy.

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Q.77The European Union's working capital is in

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Q.78In which country, the archaeologists have discovered the World's biggest flooded cave?

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Q.79International Literacy Day is celebrated every year on:

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Q.80How many Goals have been included in the Sustainable Development Goals?

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Q.81Aung San Suu Kyi is political leader of

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Q.82Recently Apache attack helicopter has been sold by US to:

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Q.83India is building the `Kishanganga Hydropower Project' in Occupied Kashmir on river :

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Q.84Next Olympic Games in 2020 will be the______Olympiad.

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Q.85Which SAARG country member of monarch?

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Q.86CEO of Google?

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Q.87Non Permanent Members of the UN are elected for

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Q.88Nursing Day is celebrated on

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Q.89Anti-Nuclear Day is celebrated on

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Q.90 Where is the Headquarter of International Court of Justice?

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Q.91World Economic Forum meet every year in which city?

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Q.92Which Organization has no formal structure

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Q.93Identify the country which is not a member of ASEAN(The Association of South East Asian Nations):

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Q.94Downing Street is the official residence of:

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Q.95International civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has its Headquarters in:

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Q.96The Headquarters of World Bank is in:

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Q.97Who is the 48th Vice President of the United State of America?

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Q.98The headquarters of the European Organization for Nuclear Research ,callled CERN is located in:

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Q.99The five permanent members of the Security Council of the UNO are:

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Q.100Hassan Nasrullah is the Third and current Secretary General of the lebanese political and peramililary part of ---------------?

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Q.101Pope Francis of Vatican by birth from ---------?

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Q.102The largest number of noble prize winners from -------------?

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Q.103Organizations of Islamic corporations headquarters is in...................?

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Q.104Human rights watch headquarters is ..........?

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Q.105US-turkey relation comes to end due to Syrian support .....................................?

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Q.106September observed as .....................?

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Q.107What is the designation of Antonia Guetress in UN

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Q.108Former Secretary General Kofi Anan of United nations belonged to which country?

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Q.109Among US presidents Donald Trump stands?

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Q.110Justice Muhammad Arif and Justice Ali Nawaz Chohan served as Chief Justice of African Country?

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Q.1112020 Summer Olympics are going to be held in

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Q.112Sanaa Marrin of Finland is famous _______.

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Q.113Which is the first gulf nation to complete FATF conditions.

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Q.1142026 FIFA world cup will be hosted by the United States while neighboring _________ will each host 10 matches. The tournament will be the first hosted by three nations.

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Q.115World War started in which year :

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Q.116Pakistan Bagged how many medals in Tokyo Olympics 2021?

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Q.117which country held its first electon in October 2021?

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Q.118In which year Taliban office opened in Qatar?

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Q.119Ram Nath kovind is incumbent president of:

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Q.120Who is the caretaker Prime Minister of Afghanistan?

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Q.121Which country hosted the OIC foreign ministers' meeting (48th CFM Session) in 2021?

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Q.122UN Security Council to meet on _______ to discuss Afghanistan issue.

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Q.123Pakistan won the ICC ODI world cup in _________.

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Q.124Which of the following become the first Arab country to launch a Mars probe?

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Q.125Covid deaths in the world till September 2021 around.

(B)
Q.126Which modern country erstwhile Sasanian empire:

(C)
Q.127The World Population according to United Nation is:

(C)
Q.128Which continent has minimum birth rate:

(D)
Q.129Recently America merged which important department :

(C)
Q.13029th Winter Universiade youth games held in which city :

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Q.131When was Vernacular press act given:

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Q.132Smoke from industries causes:

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Q.133Corona virus originate from which city of china

(B)
Q.134To revitalize Khilafat which movement launched :

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Q.135Recently Turkey relations with US severe due to:

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Q.136Which modern country erstwhile Sassanid empire :

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Q.137The word Population according to United Nation is :

(C)
Q.138Which continent has minimum birth rate :

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Q.139Recently America merged which important department :

(C)
Q.14029th winter Universiade youth games held in which city :

(B)
Q.141When was vernacular press act given :

(C)
Q.142Smoke from industries causes :

(B)
Q.143Corona originate from which city of China:

(B)
Q.144To revitalize khilafat which movement launched :

(C)
Q.145Recently Turkey relation with US severe due to

(A)
Q.146The Head of UNO is

(C)
Q.147Golan Heights, sometimes seen in the news is the disputed region between which of the following countries?

(C)
Q.148Pakistan defeat ____ in 1971 Hockey world cup .

(A)
Q.149Line of Actual Control (LAC) is a disputed border- line between

(A)
Q.150The prevention of nuclear weapons is dealt by which organization

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Q.151قرآن کر یم میں چا ر گمراہ فر قو ں یہو د و نصاری کفار مشر کین کا ذکر ہے ان کا تعلق کس قبیل سے تھا ؟

(B)
Q.152Asian games 2022 will held in which city:

(C)
Q.153Black lives matter movement initiated from which country :

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Q.154When US strikes in Afghanistan :

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Q.155When diarchy was introduced in sub-continent

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Q.156Orange revolution is associated with

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Q.157Yemen crisis started in.

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Q.158When US entered in Afghanistan .

(B)
Q.159Which country defence US attempt embargo on Iran.

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Q.160No taxation without representation slogan initiated in .

(A)
Q.161When Doha agreement was signed between US and Afghanistan .

(A)
Q.162IIham Aliyev is the president of ________.

(B)
Q.163When Iraq invaded Kuwait .

(B)
Q.164The incumbent Foreign Minister of Afghanistan is

(D)
Q.165Israel occupied East Jerusalem in:

(A)
Q.166China Signed a 25 year (Strategic Cooperation Pact) with

(C)
Q.167When did Kamala Harris and Joe Biden assume Office?

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Q.168London is situated on the bank of which river .

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Q.169Who is Current Secretary General of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC):

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Q.170Which is the latest member of NATO:

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Q.171The major dispute between Pakistan and India is:

(D)
Q.172Which company plans to invest $94.04 million in a 'virtual pipeline' to deliver imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) at the doorsteps of the industrial sector.

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Q.173Paris agreement ends the

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Q.174Which country last join SAARC :

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Q.175When Imran Khan visited Saudi Arabia in 2020:

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Q.176Who is the current secretary of State of the USA?

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Q.177Last decade of Ramzan is known as :

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Q.178When Saudi Arabia allow women to join Army?

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Q.179Which author has been selected for the Booker prize 2020 for his work"Shuggie Brain'?

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Q.180The Accord signed between UAE and Israel is named as:

(A)
Q.181United Nation Election is 2020 is about:

(C)
Q.182Pakistan moves in Transparency International Index 2020 in corruption ?

(B)
Q.183When US began to with draw its last troops from Afghanistan ?

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Q.184When NATO forces left Afghanistan ?

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Q.185UK left European Union completely on 31 january 2020 . This process is named as .

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Q.186Times magazine declared which person the person of the year in 2020?

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Q.187Which virus is related to ongoing covid 19 ?

(B)
Q.188WHO certifies which country as Malaria free in 2021:

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Q.189What is the theme of the world Environment Day 2021 ?

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Q.190who was the britsh delegate in United Nations when Kashmir issue first discus in UN :

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Q.191The current Secretary General of OIC belongs to which country:

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Q.192How many European countries who are member of European union but they are not using euro as their currency:

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Q.193The united Nations General Assembly has declared the decade 2021 .30 as?

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Q.194In 2018 German Chancellor every year on:

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Q.195How many stages in Holy Quran

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Q.196The transition period of Brexit ended on:

(B)
Q.1972021 Nobel prize of medicine given to:

(C)
Q.198Who the current Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)?

(D)
Q.199Iran, China sign 'Strategic deal' in Tehran on which date?

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Q.200India did airstrikes in 2019. When India had striked it before ?

(D)
Q.201What was the deadline of Kyoto Protocol for CO₂ limit upto 5.86% from 1990s to:

(C)
Q.202president of US who abolished slavery:

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Q.203Global warming possess threat to world is statement by:

(C)
Q.204 Which country is most visited by tourists in the modern world:

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Q.205Which famous personality of English literature awarded Nobel prize in 1907:

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Q.206When Switzerland got the status of neutral state:

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Q.207The last ruler of Ottoman Empire was:

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Q.208In when Taliban formed government Afghanistan for the first time:

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Q.209In the early period which endemic is called Black Death:

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Q.210Treaty of Lausanne of 1923 is:

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Q.211How many countries participated in "Aman Naval Exercise" in 2021 with their warships aircrafts and special operation forces inPakistan?

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Q.212In which City COP 26 is scheduled to

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Q.213Current secretary general of OIC

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Q.214Currently, the Head of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is:

(B)
Q.215In 2018 which court reopened case of Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav:

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Q.216When UK left European Union :

(B)
Q.217Which country last join BRICS in 2010:

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Q.218The current UK Queen is:

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Q.219Who is the current Chief Justice of European court of human right:

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Q.220When Saudi Arabia allow women to join army ?

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Q.221The Accord signed between UAE and Israel is named as:

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Q.222The current leader of Taliban is:

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Q.223United Nations election in 2020 is about:

(C)
Q.224The US-Afghanistan peace agreement in February 2020 was signed at:

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Q.225In 2019 US deputy defense secretary warns which country about testing nuclear weapons:

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Q.226As of 2017 how many countries were rcongnized as nuclear states?

(B)
Q.227Who among the following is the current CEO of Google?

(B)
Q.228Muhammad Bin Salman has lifted the ban on Woman Driving as he claims to introduce:

(B)
Q.229What was the launch date of the Indian Mission to Moon Chandrayaan-2?

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Q.230The 17th Summit of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) was held in june,2017 at the location of-------------:

(C)
Q.231Mother of Hazrat yousaf (A.S) was:

(B)
Q.232World environment day is observed ?

(B)
Q.233Who is the chairman of boundary commission of India and Pakistan ?

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Q.234Mark the headquarter of OECD:

(B)
Q.235Total number of OIC countries

(C)
Q.236Which continent has the most Commonwealth countries?

(B)
Q.237At present the European Union has ____ members state:

(A)
Q.238What is the name of the Arab country Mars Mission in Arabic

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Q.239Who is the newly appointed Prime Minister of France in 2020?

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Q.240President of the newly elected UN 75th General assembly is?

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Q.241Which South Korean party won the general election held in April 2020?

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Q.242Which country received the observer status of WTO in 2020?

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Q.24322 March is observed internationally as:

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Q.244Who is the current Chairman of Council of Islamic Ideology?

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Q.245Currently Most supplier of weapons is:

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Q.246India Airstrike at Balakot on:

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Q.247The Ukrain Plane crash in Iran,Iran called it:

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Q.248Recently North Korea end diplomatic relations with:

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Q.249Who is the current Chairman of Council of Islamic ideology?

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Q.250 Which of the following countries is not a member of BRICS (association of newly emerging economies)?

(B)
Q.251Which of the following International Organizations has no formal structure?

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Q.252Who was appointed by the Queen Elizabeth as the designate Successor of the Commonwealth?

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Q.253The 2022 Winter Olympics will held in

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Q.254BRICS is an association or world's emerging economies. It Includes India, Russia, China, South Africa and

(B)
Q.255Which of the following is the current capital of Bhutan ?

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Q.256What is the name of current crown prince of Saudi Arabia ?

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Q.257BRICS is the acronym for an association of five major emerging economies. The grouping comprises Brazil, Russia. India, China and

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Q.258Who recommended visa restrictions on Nigeria , Afghanistan and _______?

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Q.259COP 23, a climate change conference , was held in bonn and was presided by;

(A)
Q.260Earth hour is observed on ;

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Q.261The Headquarters, of Arab Monetary Fund is located in ;

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Q.262March 22 is observed internationally as :

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Q.263Which country announced to give Rs 2.3 billion to Pakistan for weather installation in Multan?

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Q.264Human RIghts Day is observed on:

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Q.265Name the crime reporter of Saudia Arabia Killed in Turkey ?

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Q.266When will CPEC be fully operational ?

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Q.267Where was SAARC summit 2004 held?

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Q.268Which country banned on telecommunication on china Huawei from its 5G network?

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Q.269Which country is most affacted by covid-19?

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Q.270How many countries are presently members of non-Aligned Movement ?

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Q.271Which ex-president of Egypt passed away in the year 2020?

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Q.272World Food Day is observed on______every year.

(B)
Q.273 18 July has officially been declared by the UN as:

(B)
Q.274Who is the Secretary General of Commonwealth?

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Q.275Which Ex-president of Egypt passed away in the year 2020?

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Q.276World food day is observed on--------every year.

(B)
Q.27718 July has officially been declared by the UN as:

(B)
Q.278Who is the Secretary General of Commonwealth?

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Q.279What is the name of Israel and UAE accords of peace Agreement 2020

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Q.280Mention the name of China's first Mars exploration mission which is successfully launched on 23rd July 2020?

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Q.281World's first country to make all public transport free from 2020 is:

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Q.282Who is the Chief Executive of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan?

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Q.283Which was the first Gulf state who recognized Israel?

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Q.284Angela Markel is the Head of which country?

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Q.285Why did the USA withdraw from the united nations Human rights Council in June 2018?

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Q.286Which of the following countries recently allowed the women to drive a car alone?

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Q.287The 18th Non-Aligned Movement Summit Conference was held on 25 & 26 October 2019 in?

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Q.288Who was the president of USA during Cuban missile U2 incident in 14 October 1962.

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Q.289Israel attacked Masjid -e Aqsa on which date :

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Q.290Indian parliament passed citizenship act on which date :

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Q.291Which country will host 2034 Asian games:

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Q.292Current DG of World Trade Organization is:

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Q.293Name the first Federal Muslim woman US attorney:

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Q.294Zircon hypersonic cruise missile was tested by:

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Q.295Which Country is affected by typhoon Goni:

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Q.296When North Korea conducted its second nuclear test:

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Q.297Which country scientists just deployed a giant telescope underwater for the first time ?

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Q.298When did India repeal the Kashmir status act:

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Q.299Why US entered in World War II:

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Q.300Global warming is a threat to all of us is a warning by:

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Q.301Hassan Habib is associated with which sports:

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Q.302Who is the winner of ICC men's T20 world cup 2021?

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Q.303On October 31, ____ Indra Gandhi was assassinated.

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Q.304On January 8, 2022 Ukraine International Airline Flight 752 was shot down minutes after taking off frim Tehran Iran by an Iranian surface to air missile called it ______.

(A)
Q.305Who is the current President of Iran?

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Q.306Globalization has improved in the living structure of ______.

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Q.307Name the first Muslim Hijab woman elected as a member of the Israel parliament in March 2020 elections:

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Q.308Most cluster of population lies in which of the following region:

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Q.309Azad Jammu Kashmir freedom fighters wants:

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Q.310Cyclone in Australia is called:

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Q.311In September 2020 countries conflict on:

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Q.312In 1946, who called for the complete elimination of nuclear weapons:

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Q.313After cold war, a new cold war or cold war II has arisen between:

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Q.314Which one is not the principle of New World Order:

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Q.315What is the name of Iran's new currency :

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Q.316 Neslon Mandela belongs to which country:

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Q.317Cold War strategy is named as:

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Q.318In june 2020,United Nation security council election held for :

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Q.319Where COP 26 will take place between 9 and 20 November 2020:

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Q.320Who assumed the presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of May 2023.

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Q.321Which of the following country became the full member of EU on January 2023:

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Q.322Who is the current Head of State in Afghanistan:

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Q.323Who is the current Prime Minister of Saudia Arabia:

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Q.324Queen Elizabeth 2 died on which date:

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Q.325The newly elected president of Brazil is:

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Q.326______ was awarded the 2021 Nobel Prize in Literature.

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Q.327Who was the current CEO of facebook:

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Q.328Court of Arbitration allowed India to make Kishanganga Hydroelectric project inL

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Q.3291st UAE Commercial flight land in Isreal on

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Q.330Along with Pakistan which country is removed from FATF grey list in Oct 2022.

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Q.331Which one of the foloowing statements is not correct about management?

(D)
Q.332Roger Penrose, Reinhard and Genzel and Andrea Ghez awarded Nobel prize in which field:

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Q.333Who is the Current Secretary General of the Organization of Islam Cooperation (OIC)?

(B)
Q.334COP held in 2021 was:

(D)
Q.335How many new sports were added to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics ?

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Q.336Agreement of CPEC was signed during chinese President's visit to Pakistan in:

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Q.337Who is the 48th Vice President of the United States of America?

(B)
Q.338Which country going to host the 2024 Summer Olympics?

(B)
Q.339World Economic Forum meets every year in which city?

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Q.340Who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations?

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Q.341The country that became a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) recently on 29 July 2016 is:

(D)
Q.342Current Secretary-General of UNO?

(B)
Q.343American candidate of President from Democratic Party:

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Q.344Where COP26 will take place between 9 and 20 November 2020:

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Q.345Why US left Afghanistan in 2021:

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Q.346The head of UNO is:

(B)
Q.347The USA listed which two countries for the child soldier protection Act?

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Q.348Which of the following is not party of the G7?

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Q.349How many African countries are involved in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)?

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Q.350How many countries are part of the QUAD grouping?

(B)
Q.351The International Day of Peace is observed annually on?

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Q.352In July 2021, a regional group called the QUAD was consists of following countries?

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Q.353After United States. Which country has successfully landed a robot on the surface of Mars o 15 May 2021?

(C)
Q.354State of the art satellite launched by which country?

(A)
Q.355In 2017 which country's president declared that the country is now free from IMF?

(D)
Q.356How many members of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are:

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Q.357In 2019-20 Australian bush fire season is named as:

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Q.358Which of the following Pakistan-American Scout Girl received award from US President Donald Trump for her efforts to fight against Coronavirus?

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Q.359In May 2021, Afghanistan's Which school was attacked?

(B)
Q.360China signed a 25 ears strategic cooperation pact with:

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Q.361 Which country became 5th member of BRICS

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Q.362 Who is elected PM of UK in July-2024?

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Q.363 Muslim and Sikh protested in Uk against revoke of article 370 in which year

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Q.364Women's Day:

(A)
Q.365National Security Policy tenure

(B)
Q.366Which is not a member of G15

(D)
Q.367Number of non-permanent members of the UN Security Council

(D)
Q.368Number of permanent members of the UN Security Council:

(C)
Q.369China invited which organization to join for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI):

(D)
Q.370Where is Amnesty International's headquarters located?

(C)
Q.371Where is the headquarters of the Red Cross located?

(D)
Q.372Olympics 2024 were held at?

(C)
Q.373UK Brain of the Year Award 2025 was given to?

(D)
Q.374Which nation changed all criminal laws of colonial time in July 2024?

(C)
Q.375World Environment Day is observed on?

(A)
Q.376Hosni Mubarak Egyptian president total tenure

(D)
Q.377Who is the foreign Minister of Russia.

(A)
Q.378Landmark bill for asylum seeker for medical treatment:

(D)
Q.379As per treaty of nice members of Eureopan Parliament

(B)
Q.380Vice President of USA:

(B)
Q.381June 5 is observed as?

(A)
Q.382When did PM Zafarullah Jamali die?

(A)
Q.383Which country President has signed a bill that has granted lifetime immunity to former presidents:

(A)
Q.3842019 Brics summit held in which month in Brazil:

(A)
Q.385Current head of IMF?

(A)
Q.386COP 23 (Conference of Parties) hosted by:

(A)
Q.387The Kuwaiti General Elections were held on 4th April _____?

(A)
Q.388Bulgaria and ____ became Schengen members in March 2024 through sea and air routes.

(C)
Q.389Bernardo Arevalo was inaugurated as the 52nd president of ______ in January 2024.

(A)
Q.390Who is the current Sultan of Oman?

(C)
Q.391Ethiopia announced an agreement with Somaliland to use the port of _____ in January 2024.

(C)
Q.392AI launches chat GPT, an Al chat box on _____?

(A)
Q.393The European Union approves a 50-billion-euro financial support package for Ukraine after _____ withdraws its veto.

(C)
Q.394The Geneva consensus declaration on Promoting Women's Health and Strengthening the Family is signed by government representatives _____ from countries on Oct 22, 2020.

(A)
Q.395Explosion of unsafe stored ammonium nitrate kills 218 people in port of Beirut Lebanon on _____?

(B)
Q.396Syria is readmitted to Arab league after being suspended in _____?

(C)
Q.397_____ and China signed an agreement to trade in their won currencies, ceasing the usage of the US dollar as intermediary.

(A)
Q.398The Tigray war begins in ______ in 3rd November 2020.

(B)
Q.399Vladimir Putin announces that Russia is suspending its participation in NEW START a nuclear arms reduction treaty with the US on ____?

(A)
Q.400In France the Bastille Day is celebrated on ;

(B)
Q.401White cane day is observed on every year :

(D)
Q.402Northern Rohdesia is the new name of:

(C)
Q.403Malagasy is the new name of :

(A)
Q.404Petra an archeological site is among the new Seven Wonders of the World located in:

(D)
Q.405International day of non violence day is observed on:

(B)
Q.406Who is current Secretary General of UNO

(C)
Q.407Which country was the largest importer of weapons in the world during 2014 to 2018?

(D)
Q.408Why USA President threatened to control Panama Canal?

(C)
Q.409DG of WHO is :

(C)
Q.410Which country bought 80 Rafael fighter jets in 2021 from france:?

(A)
Q.411China Long march 5B launched on:

(B)
Q.412Who is current US Vice President?

(C)
Q.413Current President of Iran?

(B)
Q.414Who country gave $144 million to Afghanistan in 2021?

(A)
Q.415In which month does the UN General assembly usually meet every year?

(B)
Q.416When Peace conditional agreement signed b/w US and Taliban?

(A)
Q.417Theme of 2025 Environment day?

(A)
Q.418Who is current Prime minister of Malaysia?

(B)
Q.419WhIch country join NATO on 4 Aril 2023?

(B)
Q.420New President of Syria:

(A)
Q.421 NASA ghost Mission 2025 was for:

(A)
Q.422America put how many % tariff on China:

(B)
Q.423In Febuary 2025 G-20 summit theme was:

(A)
Q.424Recently which country became republic by removing monarch:

(A)
Q.425Which company declared to establish quantum research lab in 2025:

(A)
Q.426Which international organization works on maximum Climate Change in 2025:

(A)
Q.427World bank issued that World growth rate for 2025-26 will be:

(A)
Q.428The focus of IPCC 2025:

(A)
Q.429In April 2025, EU aid 1.6 million euros for:

(A)
Q.430Which Organization celebrated 80th Anniversary in 2025:

(A)
Q.431Which Personality announced free trade between China and ASEAN countries:

(A)
Q.432What is the main objective of Asian Economic Integration Report 2025:

(A)
Q.433The 2024 World Aquatics Championships will be held in which country?

(B)
Q.434Which UN article related to Ukraine in January 2025?

(A)
Q.435 Economist 2020 Nobel Prize given to which country’s person?

(A)
Q.436Current President of Syria:

(A)
Q.437Which international day is celebrated twice in an year:

(A)
Q.438USA president banned funding of which organization in 15 April 2020:

(A)
Q.439Which big event held in japan 2025:

(A)
Q.440Which astronaut return on earth in 2025 after 6 months in March 2025:

(A)
Q.441Which country recently joined BRICS in 2025:

(A)
Q.442Which is the newest country to join Eurozone:

(A)
Q.443Non-permanent members of the UN Security Council (2025–2026):

(A)
Q.444Who is current president of International court?

(A)
Q.445BBC 20 sports personality winner award?

(B)
Q.446Which country promised 150000 laborer of Pakistan as a human resource?

(B)
Q.447Which G7 country announced recognition of Palestine in September 2025?

(C)
Q.448Which country is the host of European Leader's Summit 2025?

(A)
Q.449Which Party won last election in Uk?

(A)
Q.450Which Party won last election in Uk?

(A)
Q.451Which organization does not provide membership to Pakistan?

(D)
Q.452Sohail Mahmood becomes the Secretary General of?

(A)
Q.453Antonio Gutterrres is the ninth and current secretary of ?

(A)
Q.454Which is showcased in Pimec Expo 2025?

(A)
Q.455CPEC 2026 Phase name is ?

(A)
Q.456Which country left the Kyoto Protocol?

(C)
Q.457The current president of Turkey is?

(A)
Q.458Who is the Current President of India?

(B)
Q.459Who is the current Prime Minister of Russia?

(A)
Q.460Current PM of UK belongs to which party?

(B)
Q.461Who is the current Prime Minister of Russia?

(A)
Q.462First case of Coronavirus was detected in Wuhan China on which date?

(A)
Q.463Who is the Current President of India?

(B)
Q.464BrahMos Aerospace is a joint venture between?

(A)
Q.465_____ is the 32th member to join NATO in March 2024?

(A)
Q.466Who is the Current President of India?

(B)
Q.467The war between Ukraine and Russia started on which date?

(A)
Q.468Who is the Current President of United States of America (USA)?

(C)
Q.469When did the Gaza war start?

(A)
Q.470Who is the current CEO of OpenAI (ChatGPT)?

(C)
Q.471Which country left the Kyoto Protocol?

(C)
Q.472The current president of Turkey is?

(A)
Q.473The United States completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan on which date ?

(B)
Q.474Who is the current president of Financial Action Task Force (FATF)?

(A)
Q.475Secretary General of Amnesty International is --------?

(A)
Q.476Svante Paabo won the 2022 Noble Prize in Medicine for ___________?

(C)
Q.477What is the main issue of conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan ________?

(A)
Q.478Who is the current Prime Minister of Russia?

(B)
Q.479Who is the Current President of India?

(B)
Q.480Current PM of UK belongs to which party?

(A)
Q.481Who is the current Prime Minister of Russia?

(C)
Q.482Australia is facing a bad situation despite being politically stable. What is the reason?

(B)
Q.483Which European country received funds for managing its affairs?

(A)
Q.484The December 2023 ceasefire in Yemen, involving the Yemeni government and the Houthis, was facilitated by which organization?

(C)
Q.485Which country recorded the highest temperature during the 2023 heatwaves?

(A)
Q.486When Israel Agreed on Ceasefire after 11 days Of aggression on Gaza?

(C)
Q.487What was the main motive behind the protests that led to Netanyahu being pressured to resign?

(A)
Q.488NASA's Perseverance Rover landed at Mars on ______?

(A)
Q.489Queen Elizabeth II administrated oath to the 15th Prime Minister of UK Liz Truss on _____?

(B)
Q.490Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt and UAE Emirates became full BRICS member on which date?

(A)
Q.491Which country's former president was arrested in 2025 for crimes against humanity related to the war on drugs?

(A)
Q.492World Bank has appreciated which country for its transition from poorest to one of the fastest growing countries?

(A)
Q.493Which President declined the invitation to attend the European Union–China anniversary summit in 2025?

(C)
Q.494Look East is the policy of which country?

(C)
Q.495What is the role of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC)?

(C)
Q.496Which three countries signed nuclear pact named AUKUS?

(A)
Q.497Who is the Current President of Syria?

(C)
Q.498Which Middle Eastern country reported the first confirmed case of monkeypox?

(C)
Q.499Which three countries agreed to a major diplomatic breakthrough in 2023?

(C)
Q.500What does UAE Blue Visa offer?

(C)
Q.501Who was nominated as the Prime Minister of Canada in 2023?

(C)
Q.502Trump made Elon the head of which department?

(B)
Q.503World Government Summit 2023 held in the city of ______?

(A)
Q.504When first case of Omicron sub-variant detected in Pakistan?

(A)
Q.505In March 2025, OIC re-activated membership of which country after a gap of almost 13 years?

(B)
Q.506Who won the 2023 Dutch general election held on 22 November 2023?

(C)
Q.507Who is the current Prime Minister of Canada?

(B)
Q.508Bashar Al Asad is the President of which country?

(A)
Q.509COP 28 will be hosted by

(A)
Q.510Which country hosted the 2022 FIFA World cup?

(B)
Q.511Which three countries signed nuclear pact named AUKUS?

(A)
Q.512Who is the Current President of Syria?

(C)
Q.513Which political party won the 2025 Australian federal election held on May 3, 2025?

(A)
Q.514World Government Summit 2023 held in the city of ______?

(A)
Q.515In March 2025, OIC re-activated membership of which country after a gap of almost 13 years?

(A)
Q.516Which country recorded the highest temperature during the 2023 heatwaves?

(A)
Q.517Who won the 2023 Dutch general election held on 22 November 2023?

(B)
Q.518What was the outcome of the 2023 Australian Indigenous Voice referendum held on 14 October 2023?

(C)
Q.519Donald Trump is the first US president to face criminal charges over _____?

(C)
Q.520Who was elected as the President of Iran in the 2021 presidential election?

(C)
Q.521What was the portfolio of Khalil Haqqani, the Taliban minister killed in a suicide bombing in Kabul?

(C)
Q.522The Philippines provides the USA with four military bases near which region?

(C)
Q.523Who is the Current Managing Director of IMF?

(A)
Q.524How many countries are members of ASEAN?

(B)
Q.525The Orange Revolution, a series of protests and political events, took place in which of the country?

(A)
Q.526Main Convention of UN HR include _____?

(D)
Q.527Pakistan is ranked _____ out of 146 countries on the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Index.

(B)
Q.528Pakistan is ranked _____ out of 142 countries on the World Justice Project's rule of law index.

(A)
Q.529According to the Economic Survey of Pakistan 2022-23, the growth rate of the agriculture sector stood at _____ during FY 2023.

(A)
Q.530Cyclone _____ the long lasting recorded tropical cyclone in history.

(C)
Q.531In _____ the WHO ended its Global Health Emergency regarding COVID.

(C)
Q.532The Algerian war/the Algerian Revolution was a major armed conflict between _____ and the Algerian national liberation front (FLN).

(A)
Q.533The European Free Trade Association consists of how many countries?

(C)
Q.534Cyclonic storm Nargis, a destructive cyclone caused the worst national disaster in the history of which country?

(A)
Q.535The War in Darfur, also nicknamed the Land Cruiser War was a major armed conflict in ______ the began in February 2003.

(A)
Q.536Who was the 40th Prime Minister of New Zealand?

(C)
Q.537Which is the first country in the world to make Bitcoin as legal currency (cryptocurrency)?

(A)
Q.538European parliament approved the artificial intelligence act (AI Act) in?

(A)
Q.539_____ is the 32th member to join NATO in March 2024?

(A)
Q.540____ is the fifth country to achieve a soft landing on the moon on SLIM misses (smart lender for investigation moon).

(A)
Q.541As of recent data, what is Turkey's approximate rank in the world economy by nominal GDP?

(A)
Q.542UN Security Council issue Resolution adapted as ______ demands on Immediate ceasefire in the Israel for a ceasefire-Palestine war?

(B)
Q.543Which country joined UNO in March 2024??

(A)
Q.544Which country joins NATO on 4 April 2023?

(A)
Q.545Who is the current president of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)?

(A)
Q.546When was the inauguration of the Kartarpur Corridor?

(C)
Q.547How many countries are the members of NATO?

(C)
Q.548In March 2021, a ship blocked the Suez Canal for six days, what was the name of the ship?

(A)
Q.549Donald Trump became ______ president of the United States of America.

(C)
Q.550The United States completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan on which date ?

(A)
Q.551The Extra-Ordinary OIC Arab League Summit was held on which of the following dates?

(C)
Q.552Which space agency's spaceship was the fifth to land on the Moon?

(D)
Q.553On which date was the Abraham Accord signed?

(C)
Q.554Russian President Vladimir Putin became president of Russia for his fifth consecutive term on which date?

(C)
Q.555The European Union is set to become the largest economy Bloc in the Word to complete ban save the conventional (combustion engine) cars by?

(A)
Q.556Veteran Bollywood singer Lata Mangeshkar passed away at the age of?

(B)
Q.557In January 2021, Samia Suluhu Hassan became the first woman president of which country?

(A)
Q.558What was the name of the telescope which is sent to space on December 24, 2021?

(A)
Q.559The current UN secretary General was reelected for a second term in June 2021, How long is the term?

(B)
Q.560Who became the first woman prime minister of Tunis in October 2021?

(A)
Q.561Israel Opens First Embassy in the United Arab Emirates on?

(C)
Q.562Who is the current Chancellor of Germany?

(C)
Q.563Who is the current Prime Minister of Nepal?

(A)
Q.564What is the name of current Crown prince of Saudi Arabia?

(B)
Q.565Who is the current President of World Bank?

(C)
Q.566US forces withdrew from Afghanistan in?

(C)
Q.567When German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock visited Pakistan for the first time?

(D)
Q.568World Bank has appreciated which country for its transition from poorest to one of the fastest growing countries?

(A)
Q.569Iran unveiled an underground air force base on 7 February 2023 what was the name of that air force base?

(C)
Q.570Who is the current Emperor of Japan?

(C)
Q.571Which country has hosted 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29)?

(A)
Q.572Who is the current Prime Minister of Palestine?

(D)
Q.573What is the Capital of Lithuania?

(A)
Q.574The science rover Perseverance of NASA landed on the Red Planet (Mars) on _____?

(D)
Q.575The US Centcom Chief visited Pakistan on a two-day visit from _____?

(B)
Q.576The 42nd ASEAN summit hosted by which country?

(B)
Q.577UNESCO dedicated International Day of Education 2023 to the girls and women of which country?

(B)
Q.578Which country called for Israel to be declared an "apartheid state"?

(A)
Q.579New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern resigned in ____?

(B)
Q.580US President Joe Biden nominated _______ as a candidate to lead the World Bank.

(C)
Q.581The 43rd Asean Summit is held in which Asian country?

(A)
Q.582SCO Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2022 was Held in which country?

(A)
Q.583When did Russia launch a large-scale invasion of Ukraine, marking a major escalation of the ongoing Russo-Ukraine War?

(A)
Q.584How many teams was participating in FIFA World Cup 2022?

(C)
Q.585Who is the CM of Indian Punjab?

(C)
Q.586Which international organization celebrates its 77th birthday on 2022?

(C)
Q.587Sri Lanka won Asia Cup final 2022 by defeating which country?

(A)
Q.588Dina Boluarte becomes first Female President of which country?

(B)
Q.589Final of Men's Hockey World Cup 2023 held in India on which date?

(B)
Q.590On which date Xi Jinping re-elected president of China for the third time?

(A)
Q.591Who is the current President of Egypt?

(B)
Q.592After how many years Afghan Taliban fully recaptured Afghanistan on 15 august 2021?

(A)
Q.593Which Muslim country is a member of NATO?

(C)
Q.594What was the theme of World Leprosy Day for the year 2022?

(A)
Q.595Which of the following was/were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2021?

(C)
Q.596How many medals has the United States (USA) won in the Olympics 2021?

(B)
Q.597How many Muslims won noble prize in literature in 2021?

(C)
Q.598Which country is the worst passport in the world, according to Henley Passport Index 2022?

(A)
Q.599According to Transparency International, Which countries are highly corrupt countries in the world 2020 ?

(D)
Q.600Which Caribbean country officially removed Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state and became newest country of the world in December 2021?

(A)
Q.601New peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan was signed on which date?

(C)
Q.602Joe Biden and Kamala Haris declared persons of the year 2020 by which organization ?

(A)
Q.603COP30 held in ?

(A)
Q.604In January 2020 UK left European Union commonly named as?

(A)
Q.605Who conducted military operations in the Red Sea?

(A)
Q.606Which country suspended ties with Israel after the Gaza war?

(A)
Q.607How did Europe substitute oil and gas after Russia-Ukraine war?

(D)
Q.608Which political party won the 2025 Australian federal election held on May 3, 2025?

(A)
Q.609Myanmar has conflict in which region?

(A)
Q.610How would Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 affect Pakistan?

(D)
Q.611Moon Mission named Chang'e-6 has been launched by which country?

(A)
Q.612Where was the NATO summit 2025 held?

(A)
Q.613The border issue in the Horn of Africa primarily exists between which two countries?

(C)
Q.614After how many years is Pakistan hosting an ICC event in 2025?

(A)
Q.615Which country recognized the Taliban government?

(B)
Q.616TTP ended its ceasefire with the Pakistani government on which date?

(A)
Q.617Which city was under siege for a long period during the Russia–Ukraine war in 2022–23?

(A)
Q.618Which country helped in mediation between Russia and USA?

(A)
Q.619Which country has developed negative carbon?

(A)
Q.620What is the name of the artificial intelligence company of Elon Musk launched in July 2023?

(A)
Q.621A high-level meeting between the USA and Russia was held in which country?

(A)
Q.622Zero Covid Policy, which was seen in news 2022, was associated with which country?

(A)
Q.623Which country conducted or hosted talks between the US and Russia?

(A)
Q.624The floods of 2022 have affected how many people in Pakistan?

(A)
Q.625Which country is the host of G7 summit 2025?

(A)
Q.626What major case did the International Court of Justice (ICJ) hear in 2022?

(C)
Q.627In 2024, the highest foreign direct investment (FDI) into Pakistan came from ______?

(A)
Q.628In 2025, which country became the first in the world to grant full legal rights to natural ecosystems like rivers and forests?

(D)
Q.629In 2025, the African Peace Initiative led by leaders from South Africa, Senegal, and Egypt focused on mediating which major global conflict?

(C)
Q.630In 2024, which country’s presidential election saw mass protests over alleged rigging?

(D)
Q.631What major international sporting event did Qatar host in 2022?

(A)
Q.632Who has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Peace for 2023?

(A)
Q.633Who became the first female Prime Minister of Italy in 2022?

(C)
Q.634NATO formally invited which Nordic country to join after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022?

(C)
Q.635Which country was hit hardest by Cyclone Mocha?

(A)
Q.636The 15th BRICS Summit in 2023 was hosted by ______?

(A)
Q.637Which two nations restored diplomatic ties in 2023 through Chinese mediation?

(A)
Q.638In 2023, which major US bank collapsed, triggering fears of a financial crisis?

(A)
Q.639Pakistan signed a long-term agreement with which country for discounted oil in 2023?

(A)
Q.640Who won presidential elections of Turkiye in 2023?

(A)
Q.641In 2024, Ukraine launched a counter-offensive in which region?

(A)
Q.642Which city is Saudi Arabia planning as a future advanced city?

(C)
Q.643The African country that joined BRICS in 2024 is?

(A)
Q.644Ceasefire mediator between Hamas and Israel in 2024 was?

(A)
Q.645The most debated topic at the 2023 UNGA was?

(C)
Q.646Putin's arrest warrant was issued by?

(B)
Q.647The short-term $3bn bailout agreement in 2023 was made with?

(A)
Q.648The chip war between the US and China is about?

(A)
Q.649UN Human Rights Committee is ______?

(C)
Q.650Which country will become new member of BRICS grouping in 2024?

(D)
Q.651India Middle East Europe Corridor has been formed by which bloc?

(A)
Q.652COP 28 will be hosted by

(A)
Q.653When did Russia launch a large-scale invasion of Ukraine, marking a major escalation of the ongoing Russo-Ukraine War?

(A)
Q.654Which of the following has issued an arrest warrant against Russian president?

(A)
Q.655Current secretary general of OIC is?

(A)
Q.656A current account surplus implies that _____?

(A)
Q.657How many countries are the members of SAARC?

(B)
Q.658Which country launched a 10-year space program in 2021?

(A)
Q.659Who is the current secretary General of UNO?

(A)
Q.660Who is the current President of Brazil?

(B)
Q.661Current Nobel Prize winners in Medicine and Physiology are :

(A)
Q.662Who became the prime minister of France in May 2022?

(A)
Q.663What was the launch date of Indian Mission to Moon Chandrayan-2?

(C)
Q.664Indian Prime Minister Nerandra Modi belongs to which political party?

(B)
Q.665Which country complete covid-19 vaccine first?

(A)
Q.666Who is Nicolas Sarkozy?

(C)
Q.667Who is the current Prime Minister of China?

(A)
Q.668Donald Trump is the ------------- president of America ?

(C)
Q.669Olympics 2020 were held in which city?

(B)
Q.670Who is the current secretary general of United Nations?

(A)
Q.671Which American president has declared Jerusalam as capital of Israel?

(C)
Q.672Slogan, " Make America Great Again" was used in election campaign by?

(D)
Q.673India is going to get control of Iran's Chahbahar port for months:

(C)
Q.674Who currently heads Indian Held Kashmir as Chief Minister?

(D)
Q.675Indian Elections 2019 were held on:

(A)
Q.676When International Peace Day celebrated on:

(C)
Q.677Who is the current secretary of state of USA ?

(B)
Q.678Who is the foreign minister of Russia ?

(A)
Q.679What was the theme of the International Forest Day 2018?

(A)
Q.680President Donald Trump and Kim-Jong-un met in which country?

(A)
Q.681UK will exit from the EU on:

(A)
Q.682The theme of earth day 2018:

(A)
Q.683US fined 600 billion dollar on which country due to unfair trade practices with the US:

(B)
Q.684Donald Trump is the president of USA :

(D)
Q.685Donald Trump is the President of America at what number?

(C)
Q.686Who is the current President of China:

(B)
Q.687Population of China is :

(A)
Q.688---------------has recently stationed its planes in Syria ?

(B)
Q.689Chief Minister Narendra Modi has been diagnosed with swine flue. He has a chief Minister of ?

(A)
Q.690Who is the current president of Palestine ?

(A)
Q.691On which river Baghlihar Dam is being constructed by Indians:

(B)
Q.692Usuri River is disputed between China and ----------?

(C)
Q.693Which is the biggest economy of the world in 2010?

(A)
Q.694Which country will became the biggest economy of the world in 2016?

(D)
Q.695Adria Airways is the airline of :

(A)
Q.696The President of the World Bank is?

(D)
Q.697Who is the current Prime Minister of the Russia ?

(C)