Current Affairs — All MCQs
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Q941.The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) primarily assists?
Correct Answer: B
UNHCR is the UN agency mandated to assist and protect refugees and displaced persons.
Q942.The International Labour Organization (ILO) primarily sets international standards on?
Correct Answer: B
The ILO sets international labour standards and promotes decent working conditions.
Q943.The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) primarily works for the welfare of?
Correct Answer: B
UNICEF works globally to protect and promote the rights and welfare of children.
Q944.The term "sanctions" in international relations generally refers to?
Correct Answer: B
Sanctions are punitive economic or political measures imposed to influence a state's behavior.
Q945.A "coup d'etat" refers to?
Correct Answer: B
A coup d'etat is the sudden and often violent overthrow of a government, typically by the military.
Q946.The "Belt and Road Initiative" (BRI) is a global infrastructure strategy launched by?
Correct Answer: B
The Belt and Road Initiative is a global infrastructure development strategy launched by China.
Q947.The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) primarily monitors?
Correct Answer: B
FATF sets global standards and monitors compliance on money laundering and terror financing.
Q948.The Afghan Taliban regained control of Kabul, Afghanistan's capital, in which year?
Correct Answer: C
The Taliban regained control of Kabul in August 2021 following the withdrawal of foreign forces.
Q949.An "insurgency" refers to?
Correct Answer: B
An insurgency is an organized armed rebellion against a constituted government or authority.
Q950.Deforestation contributes to climate change primarily by reducing the earth's capacity to absorb?
Correct Answer: B
Trees absorb carbon dioxide; deforestation reduces this natural carbon sink, worsening climate change.
Q951.Fossil fuels, a major source of global energy, include coal, oil, and?
Correct Answer: B
Fossil fuels primarily include coal, oil, and natural gas.
Q952.The Ten Billion Tree Tsunami Programme in Pakistan is primarily aimed at?
Correct Answer: B
The Ten Billion Tree Tsunami Programme aims to increase forest cover through large-scale tree plantation.
Q953.Machine learning is a subset of which broader technology field?
Correct Answer: B
Machine learning is a key subset of Artificial Intelligence focused on learning from data.
Q954.Pakistan's IT and freelancing sector has grown significantly, becoming a notable source of?
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan's growing IT/freelancing sector has become an important source of foreign exchange earnings.
Q955.A "pandemic," as opposed to an epidemic, refers to a disease outbreak that has spread across?
Correct Answer: B
A pandemic is a disease outbreak that has spread across multiple countries or continents.
Q956.Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5) primarily focuses on achieving?
Correct Answer: A
SDG 5 focuses on achieving gender equality and empowering women and girls.
Q957.A "trade bloc" such as the EU is formed when countries agree to?
Correct Answer: B
A trade bloc is formed when countries agree to reduce trade barriers among themselves.
Q958.The term "developing country" is generally used to describe nations with?
Correct Answer: B
Developing countries generally have a lower industrial base and income levels than developed nations.
Q959.Pakistan's national sport is officially recognized as?
Correct Answer: B
Field Hockey is officially recognized as Pakistan's national sport.
Q960.The Asian Games are a multi-sport event held once every?
Correct Answer: B
The Asian Games are held once every four years among Asian nations.