Current Affairs — All MCQs
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Q961.Jahangir Khan and Jansher Khan are legendary Pakistani players associated with which sport?
Correct Answer: B
Jahangir Khan and Jansher Khan are legendary Pakistani squash champions.
Q962.The term "Grand Slam" in tennis refers to winning which four major tournaments in a calendar year?
Correct Answer: A
A Grand Slam in tennis refers to winning all four majors: Wimbledon, US Open, French Open, and Australian Open.
Q963.The term "sit-in" or "dharna" in Pakistani political discourse generally refers to?
Correct Answer: B
A "dharna" refers to a peaceful protest where demonstrators occupy a public space to press demands.
Q964.The Ministry of Interior in Pakistan primarily oversees?
Correct Answer: B
The Ministry of Interior is primarily responsible for internal security and law enforcement.
Q965.The term "martial law" refers to?
Correct Answer: B
Martial law is temporary rule by military authorities, suspending normal civilian governance.
Q966.A "subsidy" provided by the government is essentially a?
Correct Answer: B
A subsidy is financial assistance from the government to lower the cost of goods or services.
Q967.The term "GDP per capita" measures?
Correct Answer: B
GDP per capita measures the average economic output generated per person in a country.
Q968.Pakistan's relationship with the World Bank primarily involves securing?
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan engages with the World Bank mainly for development loans and technical assistance.
Q969.The term "de-dollarization" refers to efforts by countries to reduce reliance on which currency for trade?
Correct Answer: B
De-dollarization refers to reducing dependence on the US Dollar for international trade and reserves.
Q970.The Wagah Border, a symbolic ceremonial site, lies between Pakistan and which country?
Correct Answer: B
The Wagah Border, known for its daily flag-lowering ceremony, is located between Pakistan and India.
Q971.A "most-favored-nation" (MFN) trade status generally means a country receives?
Correct Answer: A
MFN status ensures a country receives favorable, non-discriminatory trade treatment from its partner.
Q972.An "annexation" in international relations refers to?
Correct Answer: B
Annexation refers to one state forcibly acquiring the territory of another.
Q973.The abbreviation "GHQ" in Pakistan's military context stands for?
Correct Answer: A
GHQ stands for General Headquarters, the headquarters of the Pakistan Army.
Q974.Pakistan has historically been among the leading contributors of troops to?
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan has been one of the largest contributors of troops to UN Peacekeeping missions.
Q975.The term "United Nations Peacekeeping" primarily involves deploying personnel to?
Correct Answer: B
UN Peacekeeping deploys personnel to help maintain peace in conflict or post-conflict regions.
Q976.The abbreviation "WMD" commonly used in security discourse stands for?
Correct Answer: B
WMD stands for Weapons of Mass Destruction, referring to nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons.
Q977.The term "proxy war" refers to a conflict where?
Correct Answer: B
A proxy war involves opposing powers supporting third parties to fight indirectly on their behalf.
Q978.The Kyoto Protocol, an earlier climate treaty than the Paris Agreement, primarily required developed nations to?
Correct Answer: B
The Kyoto Protocol required developed nations to commit to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Q979."Net-zero emissions" refers to a state where a country's greenhouse gas emissions are balanced by?
Correct Answer: B
Net-zero means emissions produced are balanced by an equivalent amount removed or offset.
Q980.The term "Internet of Things" (IoT) refers to the interconnection of everyday devices via?
Correct Answer: B
IoT refers to everyday devices connected via the internet to exchange data.