Current Affairs — All MCQs
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Q1521.Which country became permanent member of SCO Youth Council in July 2020?
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan's Kamyab Jawan Programme represented the nation as Pakistan officially gained permanent membership of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Youth Council.
Q1522.Who introduced Bakar Mandi online mobile appliction to facilitate cattle purchase process on Eid-ul-Azha between buyer and seller?
Correct Answer: B
The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) launched the Bakar Mandi mobile app during COVID-19 to facilitate online sacrifice animal trading.
Q1523.Name the Pakistan born scientist who became the first international female vice president of the biology and medicine section at Germany’s prestigious Max Planck Society.
Correct Answer: B
Karachi-born scientist Dr. Asifa Akhtar made history in July 2020 by becoming the first female international Vice President of the Biology and Medicine Section at Germany's Max Planck Society.
Q1524.The Senate Committee for Human Rights on July 14 approved the upcoming Pakistani movie_________for screening, dismissing all objections raised against the film.
Correct Answer: C
Sarmad Khoosat's award-winning feature film Zindagi Tamasha was cleared for release by the Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights in July 2020.
Q1525.________announced to increase its flights operations for Pakistan from July 16, 2020?
Correct Answer: A
Qatar Airways expanded its passenger flight frequency to Pakistan across 4 major airports following the easing of COVID-19 travel restrictions.
Q1526.Pakistan aims to generate 30% of clean energy by_________?
Correct Answer: C
Under the Alternative and Renewable Energy Policy 2019, Pakistan set a target to derive 30% of its total electricity capacity from renewable sources by 2030.
Q1527.Who has been inaugurated the facility of country’s first-ever indigenously made ventilators at National Radio and Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC) in Haripur?
Correct Answer: B
Prime Minister Imran Khan inaugurated Pakistan's first commercial production facility for indigenous ICU ventilators (SafeVent SP-100) at NRTC Haripur on July 6, 2020.
Q1528.Which nation will host Asia cup cricket in 2022?
Correct Answer: B
ACC originally allocated the 2022 Asia Cup hosting rights to Pakistan (which was later swapped with Sri Lanka and held in the UAE).
Q1529.Pakistan Post has issued a commemorative postage stamp of Rs_________in connection with World Population Day
Correct Answer: B
On World Population Day (July 11, 2020), Pakistan Post issued a Rs 20 commemorative postage stamp highlighting population awareness.
Q1530.Which Country will Host the World Tourism Forum 2021?
Correct Answer: D
Pakistan was selected to host the World Tourism Forum in 2021 in Islamabad, bringing together global travel leaders.
Q1531.Which of the following nation has donated 100 ventilators to support Pakistan in its fight against Covid-19?
Correct Answer: B
The US government, through USAID, delivered 100 state-of-the-art VMAX ventilators to Pakistan in July 2020 for COVID-19 patient care.
Q1532.Which country to help Pakistan set up phytosanitary facility?
Correct Answer: B
Under CPEC agricultural cooperation, China assisted Pakistan in establishing modern phytosanitary and quarantine laboratories for agricultural exports.
Q1533.Which of the following app has temporary banned by PTA on 1st July, 2020?
Correct Answer: B
On July 1, 2020, PTA temporarily suspended the online mobile game PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) following public complaints.
Q1534.Who becomes first female Lieutenant General of Pakistan Army?
Correct Answer: B
Major General Nigar Johar created history on June 30, 2020, by becoming the first female 3-star officer (Lieutenant General) in the history of the Pakistan Army.
Q1535._____________has been promoted to the Rank of Lieutenant General and Appointed as Surgeon General?
Correct Answer: B
Upon her promotion to Lieutenant General, Lt. Gen. Nigar Johar was appointed as the 1st female Surgeon General of the Pakistan Army.
Q1536.Who was behind the Karachi Stock Exchange attack on 29th June 2020?
Correct Answer: A
The outlawed Majeed Brigade of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the foiled terror attack on the Pakistan Stock Exchange building in Karachi on June 29, 2020.
Q1537.What amount of debt payments will be rescheduled by Pakistan in 2020 under the Debt Service Suspension Initiative?
Correct Answer: B
Under the G20 Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI), Pakistan secured the relief and rescheduling of approximately $2.41 billion in bilateral debt service payments.
Q1538.Which leader of Pakistan died on 26 June 2020?
Correct Answer: A
Former Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Syed Munawar Hassan passed away at a private hospital in Karachi on June 26, 2020, at the age of 78.
Q1539.How many terrorists killed in attack on Pakistan stock exchange in Karachi ?
Correct Answer: C
All 4 heavily armed BLA terrorists who attempted to storm the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) building in Karachi were neutralized by security guards and Sindh Police within minutes.
Q1540.A terrorist attack was launched on Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi on__________?
Correct Answer: B
The foiled attack on the Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi took place on the morning of June 29, 2020.