Q.2 The Punjab Police has decided to observe ________ as Youm-e-Shahuda Police.
A. August 1
B. August 2
C. August 3
D. August 4
Correct Answer) D: August 4
Description:
Punjab police observed Police Martyrs Day on Sunday to pay tribute to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.
Q.3 ___________ appointed Isabel Perell? as the country's top judge, making her the first woman to run the Supreme Court.
A. Germany
B. France
C. Italy
D. Spain
Correct Answer) D: Spain
Description:
3 Sep 2024
Judge Perell?, 66, was elected president of the Supreme Court and the General Council of the Judiciary (CGPJ), a legal watchdog responsible for appointing judges and ensuring the Judiciary?s independence, the council said in a statement.
Q.4 Saudi oil giant Aramco unveiled its first fuel retail station in:
A. Lahore
B. Islamabad
C. Karachi
D. Rawalpindi
Correct Answer) A: Lahore
Description:
October 29, 2024
Saudi oil giant Aramco unveiled its first fuel retail station in Pakistan on Tuesday with the launch in Lahore, following the acquisition of a 40% stake in Gas & Oil Pakistan (GO) earlier this year, a statement said.
GO, a diversified downstream fuels, lubricants and convenience stores operator, is one of the largest retail and storage companies in Pakistan. On its website, GO says it has a network of over 1,200 retail outlets in Pakistan providing petrol, diesel and lubricants.
Its partnership with Aramco, the world?s largest integrated energy and chemicals company, is expected to introduce high-quality fuels and an elevated consumer experience.
Courtesy by: BUSINESS RECORDER
Link: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40329601/aramco-launches-its-first-fuel-station-in-pakistan
Q.5 On Aug 8, 2024 Fahd Haroon has been designated as Special Assistant to Prime Minister on:
A. Digital Media
B. Power
C. Commerce
D. Education
Correct Answer) A: Digital Media
Description:
Mr Haroon, who will also be designated as special assistant to prime minister (SAPM), previously served in different positions during the caretaker set-up, the PDM government led by Shehbaz Sharif, and in international and local media houses, including as chairman of the press and electronic media committee of the FPCCI and membership of the Pakistan Broadcasters Association.
He serves on the advisory committees of several educational institutions, and his leadership has been recognised by numerous awards, including the Sitara-i-Imtiaz.
Source: DAWN NEWS
Link: https://www.dawn.com/news/1851010
Q.6 Who is the current chairman of icc?
A. Brian MacNeice.
B. Jay Shah
C. Richard Thompson
D. Roger Twose
Correct Answer) B: Jay Shah
Description:
27 August, 2024
Jay Shah has been elected unopposed as the next Independent Chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Shah, who has served as the BCCI Honorary Secretary since October 2019 and Chair of the Asian Cricket Council since January 2021, will assume this prestigious role on December 1, 2024.
Shah was the sole nominee for the chairmanship after current Chair Greg Barclay decided not to seek a third term.
Upon his election, Shah expressed his intent to advancing the global reach and popularity of cricket, particularly with its upcoming inclusion in the LA 2028 Olympics?a moment he views as a pivotal opportunity for the sport?s growth.
Q.7 Pakistan and India have renewed their agreement on Kartarpur Corridor for an other __________ period.
A. three-year
B. five-year
C. seven-year
D. ten-year
Correct Answer) B: five-year
Description:
A statement issued by the FO said that the ?Agreement between the Republic of India and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for the facilitation of pilgrims to visit Gurudwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, Narowal, Pakistan? had been signed for an additional period of five years.
Originally signed on October 24, 2019, for a five-year term, the agreement was set to complete its initial duration on Thursday.
?Its renewal underscores Pakistan?s enduring commitment to fostering interfaith harmony and peaceful coexistence,? the statement read.
Courtesy by: DAWN NEWS
Link: https://www.dawn.com/news/1866939
Q.8 Novelist Elias Khoury, one of the most renowned writer of __________ has died at the age of 76.
A. Iraq
B. Egypt
C. Iran
D. Lebanon
Correct Answer) D: Lebanon
Description:
15 September 2024.
Over several decades, Khoury produced a large body of work in Arabic that touched on the themes of collective memory, war and exile, alongside writing for newspapers, teaching literature and editing a publication linked to the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).
Many of his books were translated into foreign languages, including French, English, German, Hebrew and Spanish.
Q.9 On September 16. 2024, A joint military exercise, "_____________" was held between the Pakistan Army and Indonesian armed forces.
A. Zarb-e-Hadeed
B. Eagle Dash-I
C. Elang Strike-II
D. High Mark
Correct Answer) C: Elang Strike-II
Description:
A joint military exercise, "Elang Strike-II," was held between the Pakistan Army and Indonesian armed forces at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) in Pabbi, according to a statement by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The week-long exercise, which began on September 8, 2024, focused on sharing counter-terrorism experience and training methods between the two nations, reinforcing their strong bilateral ties.
At the closing ceremony, the General Officer Commanding 17 Division served as the Chief Guest, with Indonesian Defence Attach? Colonel Budi Wirman in attendance.
Q.10 ______________ became the first country to formally name a new ambassador to Afghanistan.
A. England
B. Russia
C. India
D. China
Correct Answer) D: China
Description:
KABUL, Sept 13 (Reuters) - China became the first country on Wednesday to formally name a new ambassador to Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover, after its envoy presented credentials at a ceremony in Kabul.
The Taliban have not been officially recognised by any foreign government, and Beijing did not indicate whether Wednesday's appointment signalled any wider steps towards formal recognition of the Taliban.
Courtesy by: Reuters
Link: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taliban-say-chinese-envoy-appointed-kabul-first-ambassadorial-appointment-since-2023-09-13/
Q.11 Pakistani government has officially declared the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as "__________"
A. Fitna al-Harab
B. Fitna al-Fasad
C. Fitna al-Kufar
D. Fitna al-Khawarij
Correct Answer) D: Fitna al-Khawarij
Description:
In a significant move against terrorism, the Pakistani government has officially declared the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as "Fitna al-Khawarij," according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Interior.
This strategic decision aims to highlight the true nature and ideology of the TTP, exposing their misrepresentation of Islam.
The Ministry of Interior?s notification emphasises that the terror group has severely distorted the image of Islam under the guise of religion.
Q.12 On 12 September 2024, Which Asian city hosted the 23rd meeting of the Council of External Trade and Economy Ministers of the SCO?
A. New Delhi
B. Islamabad
C. Tokyo
D. Beijing
Correct Answer) B: Islamabad
Description:
On 12 September 2024, Islamabad hosted the 23rd meeting of the Council of External Trade and Economy Ministers of the SCO Member States held in a hybrid format led by the Pakistani side.
The SCO Secretariat delegation was headed by SCO Deputy Secretary General Sohail Khan. In his address he noted the importance of implementing the decisions of the Astana Summit to achieve practical results of cooperation in the economic track. He also emphasised that the effective resolution of economic issues in the SCO space requires active involvement of the business community.
This important event, where ministers of SCO countries dealing with external trade and commerce would be representing their countries, will be chaired by Commerce Minister, Jam Kamal Khan. The ministerial meeting is the culmination of preparatory work undertaken during a series of Meetings of the Commission of Senior Officials (CSO) of SCO Member States ending in Islamabad on 10th and 11th September 2024.
Q.13 Chief Minister ______________ inaugurated the country?s first and largest ?Primary School Nutrition Program?
A. Sindh
B. Balochistan
C. KPK
D. Punjab
Correct Answer) D: Punjab
Description:
September 5, 2024
Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated the country?s first and largest ?Primary School Nutrition Program? in D.G. Khan on Friday.
Pilot project of the program has been started in three districts of South Punjab including Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur and Muzaffargarh. More than 0.4 million malnourished students will be given nutritious milk packs. Students of 3,527 primary schools in Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur and Muzaffargarh districts will get 175 ml milk pack every day.
The CM reached Government Primary School MC-I in Dera Ghazi Khan to inaugurate the country?s first and largest school nutrition program in Punjab. She visited every classroom, went to the seats of students and gave them boxes of milk.
Source: BUSINESS RECORDER
Link: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40321098
Q.14 On August 21, Former Bangladesh cricketer and ex-chief selector ____________ has been appointed as the new president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB)
Q.15 ______________ won election of President Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) for the year 2024-25.
A. Abdul Hafeez Pirzada
B. Mian Rauf Atta
C. Afrasiab Khattak
D. Muhammad Din Tahir
Correct Answer) B: Mian Rauf Atta
Description:
October 29, 2024
ISLAMABAD: Asma Jahangir Group?s candidate Mian Rauf Atta won election of President Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) for the year 2024-25.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Federal Minister of Law and Justice Azam Nazir Tarar, and Chief Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Maulana Fazlur Rehman congratulated Rauf Atta for winning the election.
Tough race for President was between Mian Rauf Atta and the candidate supported by Hamid Khan Professional Group?s Munir Ahmed Kakar.
Courtesy by: BUSINESS RECORDER
Link: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40329662
Q.16 On July 28 2024, Name the mountaineer who counted every second as he made history's fastest-ever ascent of K2.
Q.17 Name the officer of the Police Service of Pakistan, who has been appointed as Director General of the National Police Bureau on Oct 22, 2024.
A. Mohammad Tahir Rai
B. Ali Zulnoorain Shaikh
C. Aftab Ahmed Pathan
D. Mohsin Hassan Butt
Correct Answer) A: Mohammad Tahir Rai
Description:
Mohammad Tahir Rai, an officer of the Police Service of Pakistan in Grade 21, has been appointed as Director General of the National Police Bureau. This is a Grade-22 position; therefore, his appointment was made under Section 10 of the Civil Servants Act of 1973.
Q.18 The federal government appointed ________________ as the new Commandant of the Frontier Constabulary.
Q.19 On August 22, World?s Second-Largest Diamond Discovered in ___________.
A. Namibia
B. Botswana
C. Angola
D. Tanzania
Correct Answer) B: Botswana
Description:
In late August, the Lucara Diamond company announced the discovery of the largest diamond found in over 100 years. The 2,492-carat stone came out of the company?s Karowe Mine in northeast Botswana, and is the second largest diamond ever found.
Q.20 ____________ sprinter Valentina Petrillo made history as the first openly transgender athlete to compete in the Paralympics.
A. Italian
B. Spanish
C. Russian
D. German
Correct Answer) A: Italian
Description:
2 September 2024
Italian sprinter Valentina Petrillo made history on Monday as the first openly transgender athlete to compete in the Paralympics.
The 50-year-old finished second in her heat of the T12 400 meters, a category for visually impaired athletes, with a time of 58.35 seconds, qualifying for the semi-finals later that day.
Q.21 On 26 August 2024, _____________ has unveiled a new "suicide drone".
A. Israel
B. China
C. North Korea
D. Russia
Correct Answer) C: North Korea
Description:
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for accelerating the mass production of attack drones, according to state media, as international concerns mount over the country?s deepening military cooperation with Russia.
Q.22 ______________ became the first country to formally name a new ambassador to Afghanistan.
A. England
B. Russia
C. India
D. China
Correct Answer) D: China
Description:
KABUL, Sept 13 (Reuters) - China became the first country on Wednesday to formally name a new ambassador to Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover, after its envoy presented credentials at a ceremony in Kabul.
The Taliban have not been officially recognised by any foreign government, and Beijing did not indicate whether Wednesday's appointment signalled any wider steps towards formal recognition of the Taliban.
Courtesy by: Reuters
Link: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taliban-say-chinese-envoy-appointed-kabul-first-ambassadorial-appointment-since-2023-09-13/
Q.23 Pakistan?s _____________ has won the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Rising Star of the Year award.
A. Zikriya Hayat
B. Faisal Qadir
C. Ammad Butt
D. Sufyan Khan
Correct Answer) D: Sufyan Khan
Description:
November 10, 2024
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has announced the winners of the FIH Hockey Stars Awards at the FIH Centennial Gala in Muscat, Oman, on the occasion of the 49th FIH Statutory Congress.
Sufyan was the lone Pakistani among the 30 nominees. Bannu-born Sufyan, who has been representing Pakistan since 2022, is yet another product of the country?s bespoke hockey nursery, Dar Hockey Academy.
Sufyan honed his skills at the Dar Academy in Lahore from 2020 to 2022, when he won his first national selection.
There were five nominations in each category for players men and women: FIH Best Player, FIH Best Goalkeeper, and FIH Rising Star of the Year awards.
Courtesy by: THE NEWS
Link: https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1249313-sufyan-wins-fih-emerging-player-of-the-year
Q.24 Who is the current registrar of supreme court of Pakistan?
A. Mr. Syed Sher Afgan
B. Mr. Muhammad Salim Khan
C. Mr. Syed Sibt-e-Hassan
D. Mr. Muhammad Umair
Correct Answer) B: Mr. Muhammad Salim Khan
Description:
November 07, 2024
ISLAMABAD:
In a major reshuffle in the Supreme Court staff, Muhammad Saleem Khan was appointed as the registrar of the apex court, while Muhammad Umair was appointed as the staff officer of the chief justice, according to separate notifications on Wednesday.
Khan, the new Supreme Court registrar, replaced Jazeela Aslam, who was brought to the apex court by former chief justice Qazi Faez Isa. Previously, she was serving as the district and sessions judge of Okara in Punjab.
Muhammad Salim Khan, who previously served as the Chief Secretary of K-P, has been appointed on a contract basis for three years.
Courtesy by: The Express Tribune
Link: https://tribune.com.pk/story/2507989/saleem-khan-made-new-sc-registrar
Q.25 On September 16. 2024, A joint military exercise, "_____________" was held between the Pakistan Army and Indonesian armed forces.
A. Zarb-e-Hadeed
B. Eagle Dash-I
C. Elang Strike-II
D. High Mark
Correct Answer) C: Elang Strike-II
Description:
A joint military exercise, "Elang Strike-II," was held between the Pakistan Army and Indonesian armed forces at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) in Pabbi, according to a statement by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The week-long exercise, which began on September 8, 2024, focused on sharing counter-terrorism experience and training methods between the two nations, reinforcing their strong bilateral ties.
At the closing ceremony, the General Officer Commanding 17 Division served as the Chief Guest, with Indonesian Defence Attach? Colonel Budi Wirman in attendance.
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