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Q21.Sustainable Development Goal 1 (SDG 1) primarily targets?

Medium
A Zero hunger
B No poverty
C Quality education
D Clean water
SDGs FPSC

Correct Answer: B

SDG 1 is titled "No Poverty," aiming to end poverty in all forms everywhere.

Q22.A "global economic recession" is generally characterized by?

Medium
A Continuous economic growth
B A significant decline in economic activity across the world
C Rising employment everywhere
D Stable prices only
SDGs PPSC

Correct Answer: B

A global recession involves a significant, widespread decline in economic activity.

Q23.Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5) primarily focuses on achieving?

Medium
A Gender equality
B Zero hunger
C Clean energy
D Climate action
SDGs FPSC

Correct Answer: A

SDG 5 focuses on achieving gender equality and empowering women and girls.

Q24.A "trade bloc" such as the EU is formed when countries agree to?

Medium
A Go to war
B Reduce or eliminate trade barriers among members
C Abolish all currencies
D End diplomatic relations
SDGs CSS

Correct Answer: B

A trade bloc is formed when countries agree to reduce trade barriers among themselves.

Q25.The term "developing country" is generally used to describe nations with?

Easy
A Very high per-capita income
B Lower industrial base and income levels compared to developed nations
C No natural resources
D No population growth
HDI PPSC

Correct Answer: B

Developing countries generally have a lower industrial base and income levels than developed nations.

Q26.The "Millennium Development Goals" (MDGs), a precursor to the SDGs, were active during which period?

Hard
A 1990-2000
B 2000-2015
C 2015-2030
D 1980-1990
SDGs PMS

Correct Answer: B

The MDGs were the UN's global development framework active from 2000 to 2015, later succeeded by the SDGs.

Q27.When did Pakistan report its first confirmed case of the Omicron variant of Covid-19?

Easy
A A. 10 December, 2021
B B. 13 December, 2021
C C. 15 December, 2021
D D. None of these
Major International Reports PPSC 2021

Correct Answer: B

The National Institute of Health (NIH) confirmed Pakistan's first Omicron COVID-19 case in Karachi on December 13, 2021.

Q28.Rank of Pakistan in TRACE Global Bribery Risk Ranking 2021 was?

Easy
A A. 74
B B. 150
C C. 150 out of 194
D D. 180
Major International Reports PPSC 2021

Correct Answer: C

Pakistan ranked 150th out of 194 nations in TRACE's 2021 Business Bribery Risk Index.

Q29.Pakistan ranked at which position out of 139 countries in the World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2021?

Easy
A 104th
B 130th
C 131st
D None of these
Major International Reports PPSC 2021

Correct Answer: B

In the 2021 WJP Rule of Law Index, Pakistan ranked 130th out of 139 nations assessed globally.

Q30.What was Pakistan's rank in the 2021 Global Hunger Index (GHI) out of 116 countries?

Easy
A 90th
B 92nd
C 94th
D None of these
Major International Reports PPSC 2021

Correct Answer: B

Pakistan scored 24.7 on the GHI 2021, placing it 92nd out of 116 assessed countries in the 'serious' hunger category.

Q31.Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) Islamabad was ranked highest among Pakistani institutions in which 2021 global ranking?

Easy
A QS World Rankings
B Times Higher Education (THE) World Rankings
C ARWU
D None of these
Major International Reports PPSC 2021

Correct Answer: B

QAU Islamabad featured in the 401-500 bracket, making it Pakistan's top-ranked university in THE World University Rankings 2021.

Q32.What was Pakistan's rank on the Global Food Security Index (GFSI) 2020 out of 113 countries?

Easy
A A. 70th
B B. 75th
C C. 80th
D D. 85th
Major International Reports PPSC 2020

Correct Answer: C

Pakistan was ranked 80th globally with a score of 47.7 on the Global Food Security Index 2020.

Q33.According to 2017 census, population growth rate of Pakistan is________?

Easy
A A. 3%
B B. 2.4%
C C. 4%
D D. 3.4%
Major International Reports PPSC 2017

Correct Answer: B

The 6th Population and Housing Census of 2017 recorded Pakistan's average annual population growth rate at 2.40%.

Q34.Karachi has been ranked as _______ number in World Crime Index 2021.

Easy
A A. 88
B B. 96
C C. 108
D D. 114
Major International Reports PPSC 2014

Correct Answer: D

In Numbeo's Crime Index 2021, Karachi's rank improved significantly to 115th globally, reflecting reduced crime rates compared to 6th in 2014.

Q35.Reporters without borders announced press freedom index 2021, what is the rank of Pakistan out of 180 countries?

Easy
A A. 142
B B. 145
C C. 146
D D. None of these
Major International Reports PPSC 2021

Correct Answer: B

Pakistan ranked 145th out of 180 countries in RSF World Press Freedom Index 2021.

Q36.Who has been selected as the World Economic Forum (WEF) ‘Young Global Leader’ for five years?

Easy
A A. Maleeka Ali Bokhari
B B. Kanwal Shauzab
C C. Javaria Zafar Aheer
D D. None of them
Major International Reports PPSC 2021

Correct Answer: A

Parliamentary Secretary for Law and Justice Maleeka Bokhari was named WEF Young Global Leader (Class of 2021).

Q37.Inclusive Internet Index 2021 published by EIU ranked Pakistan at ________ spot globally out of 120 countries?

Easy
A A. 49th
B B. 90th
C C. 78th
D D. None of these
Major International Reports PPSC 2021

Correct Answer: B

Pakistan ranked 90th globally (and last in South Asia) in the Economist Intelligence Unit Inclusive Internet Index 2021.

Q38.Pakistan was ranked as the _________ most polluted country in the IQAir Global Air Quality Report 2020:

Easy
A A. 1st
B B. 2nd
C C. 3rd
D D. None of these
Major International Reports PPSC 2020

Correct Answer: B

IQAir ranked Pakistan 2nd worst globally in air pollution (after Bangladesh), with Lahore as the 18th most polluted city.

Q39.What was Pakistan's rank in the Global Gender Gap Report 2021 released by the World Economic Forum (WEF)?

Easy
A A. 150/156
B B. 151/156
C C. 153/156
D D. 155/156
Major International Reports PPSC 2021

Correct Answer: C

Pakistan ranked 153rd out of 156 countries in WEF Global Gender Gap Index 2021, ahead of only Iraq, Yemen, and Afghanistan.

Q40.Which Pakistani female student achieved 1st position worldwide in ACCA Financial Reporting exam in February 2021?

Easy
A A. Sara Nadeem
B B. Bisma Musharaf
C C. Zara Naeem
D D. None of these
Major International Reports PPSC 2021

Correct Answer: C

Zara Naeem Dar from Lahore scored the highest marks globally in ACCA's Financial Reporting examination.