Question 1
The recent escalation in Palestinian-Israel Conflict occurred on _______ 2023.
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6 October
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7 October
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8 October
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None of these
Explanation:
The escalation began on October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched a major attack on Israel, triggering a large-scale conflict.
Question 2
The book “The China-Pakistan Axis: Asia’s New Geopolitics” was written by:
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Stephen P. Cohen
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Andrew Linklater
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Andrew Small
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None of these
Explanation:
Andrew Small authored the book analyzing the strategic and geopolitical relationship between China and Pakistan.
Question 3
The 2023 G20 Summit held in India on ________ September.
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5-6
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7-8
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9-10
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None of these
Explanation:
The 2023 G20 Summit was held in New Delhi on September 9–10 focusing on global economic cooperation.
Question 4
An extraordinary meeting of the OIC Foreign Ministers on Palestine conflict held in October 2023 in:
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Bahrain
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Saudi Arabia
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Qatar
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None of these
Explanation:
The OIC held the meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to address the Palestine-Israel conflict.
Question 5
Krakow is a city in:
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Poland
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Ukraine
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Russia
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None of these
Explanation:
Krakow is a major historical and cultural city located in southern Poland.
Question 6
The Headquarters of African Union is situated in:
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Ethiopia
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Niger
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Nigeria
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None of these
Explanation:
The African Union headquarters is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, serving as its administrative center.
Question 7
The capital of Costa Rica is:
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San Jose
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Tegucigalpa
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Managua
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None of these
Explanation:
San Jose is the political, economic, and cultural capital of Costa Rica.
Question 8
TASS is the _______ State-owned news agency.
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French
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Russian
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German
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None of these
Explanation:
TASS is Russia’s official state-owned news agency providing national and international news.
Question 9
The Boao Forum for Asia was founded in:
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2001
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2002
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2003
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None of these
Explanation:
The Boao Forum for Asia was established in 2001 to promote regional economic integration and cooperation.
Question 10
Article 25(A) of the Pakistan’s Constitution deals with:
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Right to Health
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Right to Vote
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Right to Education
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None of these
Explanation:
Article 25(A) guarantees free and compulsory education for children aged 5 to 16.
Question 11
World Snooker Championship 2023 held in:
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England
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Scotland
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Ireland
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None of these
Explanation:
The 2023 World Snooker Championship was held at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England.
Question 12
______ is the Nigerian Currency.
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Nigerian Dollar
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Nigerian Lira
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Nigerian Naira
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None of these
Explanation:
The Nigerian Naira is the official currency of Nigeria used for all financial transactions.
Question 13
There are _______ Special Economic Zones in CPEC.
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Six
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Seven
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Eight
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None of these
Explanation:
There are nine Special Economic Zones under CPEC, so none of the listed options are correct.
Question 14
Nobel Prize Winner for Literature Mr. Louise GlĂĽck belongs to:
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USA
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Canada
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Australia
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None of these
Explanation:
Louise GlĂĽck is an American poet who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2020.
Question 15
The book “The United States and the Turmoil in Afghanistan and Pakistan” was written by:
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Ahmed Rashid
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Sarah Chayes
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Andrew Exum
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None of these
Explanation:
Sarah Chayes wrote the book analyzing US involvement and its effects on Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Question 16
The UN Climate Change Conference was held in November-December 2023 in:
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Copenhagen
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Bonn
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Brussels
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None of these
Explanation:
The UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) was held in Dubai, UAE, not in the listed cities.
Question 17
There are ________ members in the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries.
Explanation:
OPEC had 13 member countries as of 2023 involved in coordinating petroleum policies.
Question 18
World Tourism Day is observed every year on:
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25 September
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26 September
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27 September
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None of these
Explanation:
World Tourism Day is celebrated annually on September 27 to promote tourism awareness.
Question 19
_______ is the current Chancellor of Germany.
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Angela Merkel
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Olaf Scholz
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Robert Habeck
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None of these
Explanation:
Olaf Scholz became Chancellor of Germany in December 2021 succeeding Angela Merkel.
Question 20
The 2023 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Summit took place on 18-19 September 2023 in:
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New York
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Washington DC
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Chicago
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None of these
Explanation:
The SDG Summit 2023 was held at the UN Headquarters in New York to review global progress on development goals.