Current Affairs — All MCQs
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Q1821.Google Doodle paid homage to Pakistani actor Waheed Murad ('Chocolate Hero') on his _____ birth anniversary on Oct 2, 2019?
Correct Answer: B
Google honored the legendary Waheed Murad on his 81st birth anniversary on October 2, 2019.
Q1822.Who served as the High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka in 2019?
Correct Answer: A
Maj Gen (R) Muhammad Saad Khattak was appointed High Commissioner to Sri Lanka in late 2019.
Q1823.Who served as the Ambassador of Pakistan to Oman in 2019?
Correct Answer: D
Ahsan K.K. Wagan assumed office as Pakistan's Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman.
Q1824.Who served as the High Commissioner of Pakistan to Bangladesh in 2019?
Correct Answer: B
Imran Ahmad Siddiqui was appointed High Commissioner to Bangladesh in 2019.
Q1825.Who served as the Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations in Geneva in 2019?
Correct Answer: C
Khalil Ahmad Hashmi took over as Permanent Representative to UN Geneva in 2019.
Q1826.Who served as the Ambassador of Pakistan to Kuwait in 2019?
Correct Answer: A
Syed Sajjad Haider served as Pakistan's envoy to the State of Kuwait.
Q1827.Who served as the Ambassador of Pakistan to Hungary in 2019?
Correct Answer: B
Dr. Muhammad Aejaz was designated as Ambassador of Pakistan to Hungary.
Q1828.For how many years did Munir Akram previously serve as Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN in New York?
Correct Answer: B
Munir Akram previously served as PR to the UN in New York from 2002 to 2008 before being reappointed in 2019.
Q1829.'Armed with Faith', a documentary on the KPK Police Bomb Disposal Squad, won an Emmy Award in New York. Which police force was featured?
Correct Answer: A
'Armed with Faith' highlights the bravery of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police Bomb Disposal Unit.
Q1830.What is the title of the Emmy Award-winning documentary detailing the KPK Police Bomb Disposal Squad?
Correct Answer: A
Co-directed by Asad Faruqi and Geeta Gandbhir, the documentary won at the 40th News & Documentary Emmy Awards.
Q1831.Which country agreed to help Pakistan introduce genetically-engineered corn technology in 2019?
Correct Answer: B
The US USDA collaborated with Pakistan on agricultural biotechnology and genetically engineered corn.
Q1832.Which three countries decided in 2019 to joint-venture a trilateral English language channel to counter Islamophobia?
Correct Answer: B
PM Imran Khan, President Erdogan, and PM Mahathir Mohamad agreed to launch a joint English TV channel.
Q1833.According to United Nations 2019 population estimates, Pakistan's population represents what percentage of the total world population?
Correct Answer: D
Pakistan's population reached approximately 216 million in 2019, accounting for 2.81% of global population.
Q1834.On September 27, 2019, the Balochistan High Court Election Tribunal declared the election of which National Assembly leader null and void?
Correct Answer: A
The tribunal set aside the election of NA Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri from NA-265 Quetta and ordered re-polling.
Q1835.How many websites containing blasphemous, pornographic, or anti-state content were reported blocked by the PTA by late 2019?
Correct Answer: D
PTA reported blocking over 900,000 URL links carrying illegal or objectionable web content.
Q1836.Which Pakistani filmmaker won an Emmy Award at the 40th News & Documentary Emmy Awards for 'Armed with Faith'?
Correct Answer: A
Asad Faruqi co-directed 'Armed with Faith', winning Outstanding Politics and Government Documentary.
Q1837.Who served as Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva in 2019?
Correct Answer: B
Dr. Mujtaba Paracha was appointed as Ambassador/Permanent Representative to the WTO.
Q1838.Following the revocation of Article 370 in J&K by India, Pakistan permanently suspended which passenger train service running to India?
Correct Answer: C
Pakistan permanently halted the Samjhauta Express train connecting Lahore and Attari in August 2019.
Q1839.Who became the first female Pakistani umpire qualified to officiate PCB domestic cricket matches?
Correct Answer: B
Humaira Farah became Pakistan's first female cricket umpire after completing PCB Level 1 & 2 courses.
Q1840.Who was the Director of the IMF Middle East and Central Asia Department in 2019?
Correct Answer: B
Jihad Azour headed the IMF Middle East and Central Asia Department evaluating Pakistan's EFF loan program.