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Q61.The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) primarily aims to prevent the spread of?

Medium
A Conventional weapons
B Nuclear weapons and technology
C Chemical fertilizers
D Renewable energy tech
Nuclear Security FPSC

Correct Answer: B

The NPT aims to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and related technology.

Q62.Pakistan has NOT signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), a stance shared with which other nuclear-armed country?

Hard
A China
B Russia
C India
D France
Nuclear Security CSS

Correct Answer: C

Pakistan and India are both nuclear-armed states that have not signed the NPT.

Q63.The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) primarily monitors?

Medium
A Election fraud
B Money laundering and terrorist financing
C Trade tariffs
D Environmental violations
Terrorism CSS

Correct Answer: B

FATF sets global standards and monitors compliance on money laundering and terror financing.

Q64.The Afghan Taliban regained control of Kabul, Afghanistan's capital, in which year?

Medium
A 2019
B 2020
C 2021
D 2022
Terrorism PPSC

Correct Answer: C

The Taliban regained control of Kabul in August 2021 following the withdrawal of foreign forces.

Q65.An "insurgency" refers to?

Medium
A A legal election process
B An organized rebellion against an established authority
C A trade dispute
D A diplomatic conference
Terrorism FPSC

Correct Answer: B

An insurgency is an organized armed rebellion against a constituted government or authority.

Q66.The abbreviation "WMD" commonly used in security discourse stands for?

Medium
A World Military Defense
B Weapons of Mass Destruction
C World Media Department
D Western Military Deployment
Nuclear Security CSS

Correct Answer: B

WMD stands for Weapons of Mass Destruction, referring to nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons.

Q67.The term "proxy war" refers to a conflict where?

Medium
A Two nations fight each other directly
B Opposing sides use third parties instead of fighting directly
C No fighting occurs
D Only economic sanctions are used
Military Alliances FPSC

Correct Answer: B

A proxy war involves opposing powers supporting third parties to fight indirectly on their behalf.

Q68.Which Cricket player was awarded honorary DSP post by KP police in July 2022?

Easy
A Muhammad Rizwan
B Shaheen Afridi
C Babar Azam
D None of These
Global Strategic Affairs PPSC 2022

Correct Answer: B

Fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi was appointed as an honorary Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and goodwill ambassador by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police.

Q69.Which Pakistani film won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject in 2012?

Easy
A Bol
B Khuda Kay Liye
C Zinda Bhaag
D Saving Face
Global Strategic Affairs PPSC 2012

Correct Answer: D

Directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Daniel Junge, "Saving Face" won the Oscar for Best Documentary Short in 2012.

Q70.Who became the first Muslim actor to win the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film at the Oscars in 2022?

Easy
A Ismail Merchant
B Shameela Bakhsh
C Meryam Joobeur
D Riz Ahmed
Global Strategic Affairs PPSC 2022

Correct Answer: D

British-Pakistani actor Riz Ahmed won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film for "The Long Farewell" in 2022.

Q71.Pakistani filmmaker Samar Minallah won the Best Short Film award for which short film?

Easy
A A. Dar-Pa-Dar
B B. Kuch Khaab Hain Mairey
C C. Out-Swing
D D. None of these
Global Strategic Affairs PPSC

Correct Answer: C

Samar Minallah's short film 'Out-Swing' won Best Short Film at the UNESCO and Silk Road Film Festival.

Q72.PM Imran Khan announced which civil award for Malik Adnan who tried to save Priyantha Kumara in Sialkot?

Easy
A A. Hilal e Imtiaz
B B. Nishan e Haider
C C. Tamgha-e-Shujaat
D D. Sitara-e-Imtiaz
Global Strategic Affairs PPSC

Correct Answer: C

Malik Adnan was awarded the Tamgha-e-Shujaat for moral courage in attempting to rescue the Sri Lankan manager.

Q73.PM Imran Khan won which prestigious international sports award in 2021?

Easy
A A. Laureus Award
B B. Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award
C C. BBC Sports Personality
D D. None of these
Global Strategic Affairs PPSC 2021

Correct Answer: B

Imran Khan was honored with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award in Dubai for leading Pakistan to the 1992 Cricket World Cup victory.

Q74.Which City of Pakistan is ranked for Poor Air Quality in the World?

Easy
A Karachi
B Lahore
C Peshawar
D None of these
Global Strategic Affairs PPSC

Correct Answer: B

Lahore frequently tops global air quality indices (IQAir) as one of the most polluted cities worldwide due to severe seasonal smog.

Q75.Which Pakistani was awarded the Japanese imperial decoration 'The Order of the Rising Sun' in 2021?

Easy
A Syed Feroz Alam Shah
B Sirbaz Khan
C Nadeem Anjum
D None of these
Global Strategic Affairs PPSC 2021

Correct Answer: A

Syed Feroz Alam Shah was conferred 'The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette' by Japan for promoting bilateral economic ties.

Q76.Which tropical cyclone prompted severe weather warnings along Karachi and the Sindh coast in late September 2021?

Easy
A Cyclone Shaheen
B Cyclone Gulab
C Cyclone Akash
D None of these
Global Strategic Affairs PPSC 2021

Correct Answer: A

Tropical Cyclone Shaheen developed from the remnants of Cyclone Gulab in the Arabian Sea, causing heavy rains in coastal Sindh.

Q77.Dr. Muhammad Amjad Saqib was awarded the 2021 Ramon Magsaysay Award for founding which microfinance organisation?

Easy
A Khushhali Bank
B Akhuwat Foundation
C NRSP
D Kashf Foundation
Global Strategic Affairs PPSC 2021

Correct Answer: B

Amjad Saqib received Asia's Nobel equivalent for building Akhuwat, the world's largest interest-free (Qarz-e-Hasana) microfinance network.

Q78.Who has been elected as Deputy Speaker of Azad Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly (AJ&K LA) in August 2021?

Easy
A A. Chaudhary Anwarul Haq
B B. Faisal Mumtaz Rathore
C C. Chaudhry Riaz Gujar
D D. Nasaran Abbasi
Global Strategic Affairs PPSC 2021

Correct Answer: C

Chaudhry Riaz Gujar of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was elected as the Deputy Speaker of the AJK Legislative Assembly in August 2021.

Q79.Who was elected as Speaker of Azad Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly (AJ&K LA) in August 2021?

Easy
A A. Chaudhary Anwarul Haq
B B. Faisal Mumtaz Rathore
C C. Chaudhry Riaz Gujar
D D. Nasaran Abbasi
Global Strategic Affairs PPSC 2021

Correct Answer: A

Chaudhary Anwarul Haq of PTI was elected as the Speaker of the Azad Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly on August 3, 2021.

Q80.A life-sized statue of renowned humanitarian Abdul Sattar Edhi was installed in which city in July 2021?

Easy
A A. Karachi
B B. Lahore
C C. Quetta
D D. Peshawar
Global Strategic Affairs PPSC 2021

Correct Answer: C

A 13-foot statue of Abdul Sattar Edhi was installed at Edhi Chowk in Quetta to honor his legendary social services.