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JAN - 2022 Flashcards

1
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How many people in Pakistan have been vaccinated at the end of 2021?

A 7 Crore
B 9 Crore
C 11 Crore
D None of these

A

A. 7 Crore

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Who is the head of NCOC

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Asad Umar
• NCOC: National Command and Operation Center

He is also Federal Minister for Planning & Development Minister.

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When NCOC was formed

a. April 2020
b. June 2020
c. May 2020
d. Aug 2020

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a. April 2020

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When Pakistan started Covid - 19 vaccination?

a. 5 Feb 21
b. 4 March 21
c. 03 Feb 21
d. 10 April 21

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c. 03 Feb 21

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5
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In which district of Sindh 621 newborn babies died in
2021?

Tharparkar
Noshera
Banazrrabad
None of these

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Tharparkar

  • Health Department, Tharparkar.
  • Tharparkar: Also known as Thar
  • Largest district in Sindh
  • Named after desert Thar
  • Thar is the only fertile desert in the world
  • Having largest Hindu population
  • lowest Human Development Index rating of all the districts
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Pakistan and which country exchanged lists of their
prisoners in each other’s jails?

Bangladesh
USA
India
None of these

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India

  • Pakistan on Saturday shared with the Indian High Commission in Islamabad a list of 628 Indian prisoners in Pakistan, including 51 civilians and 577 fishermen.
  • Consular Access Agreement signed on May 21, 2008, under which both countries are required to exchange lists of prisoners in each other’s custody twice a year, on January 1 and July 1 ,respectively.
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Consular Access Agreement between India and Pakistan signed on

May 05, 2009
May 21, 2008
May 15, 2010
May 08, 2005

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May 21, 2008

The Consular Access Agreement between India and Pakistan was signed on May 21, 2008 in Islamabad, Pakistan. The agreement provides for the right of consular access to nationals of each country who are detained or imprisoned in the other country. This means that the consular officials of each country have the right to visit their nationals in detention or prison, and to meet with them in private. The agreement also provides for the right of consular officials to communicate with their nationals in detention or prison, and to provide them with legal assistance

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When did Pakistan and India exchange lists of their
nuclear installations and facilities?

1st January 2022
2nd January 2022
3rd January 2022
None of these

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1st January 2022

  • The exchange of lists of their nuclear installations and facilities is carried out on January 1 every year
  • This practice has been followed consecutively since January 1,1992,” said the Foreign Office in a statement.
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Pakistan High Commissioner to India in Delhi:

Aftab Hasan Khan
Ali Ahmed Nasir
Qadir Mehmood
Saad Rashid

A

Aftab Hasan Khan

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Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan in Islamabad:

Ajay Bisaria
Phushpa Raj
Murgan Vandal
Ram Prasad Bismil

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Ajay Bisaria

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Agreement on Prohibition of Attacks signed on

October 31, 1994
November 25, 1996
December 31, 1988
May 22, 1989

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December 31, 1988

ratified on January 27,1991,

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How much Pakistan’s exports increased during the first half of the current fiscal year, as compare to last year?

15pc
25pc
35pc
None of these

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25pc

  • $15.125 bn during first half of current FY 1 July-31 Dec
  • Pakistan achieved the highest-ever exports $25.3 billion in 2020-21
  • During FY 2019-20: $15.6 bn
  • Fiscal Year starts 1 st July and Ends 30 Jun
  • Current FY: 1st July 2021 to 30 June 2022
  • That is why it’s called FY 2021-22
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13
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When the second phase of Local Govt Elections polls in KP to be held on?

March 27, 2022
March 29, 2022
March 38, 2022
None of these

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March 27, 2022

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When the First phase of Local Govt Elections polls in KP to be held on?

18 Nov, 21
25 Oct 21
19 Dec 21
15 Feb 21

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• First phase: 19 Dec 21 in 17 Distt

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____ is the CM of KPK

Hashim Ali
Nasir Ahmed
Mahmood Khan
Dilawar Khan

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Mahmood Khan

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Current Chief Election Commission is

Ali Ahmed Kalhoro
Balaj Bizenjo
Nadir khan
Sikandar Sultan Raja

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Sikandar Sultan Raja (27 Jan, 2020)

  • Election Commission Formed: 23 March 1956
  • Appointing authority: President
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Who has hired Pakistan Army doctors for each PSL-7 team?

ICC
PCB
ACC
None of these

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PCB

  • Upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7
  • PSL: Pakistan Super League
  • Current champion: Multan Sultans (1 st title)
  • Most successful: Islamabad United (2 titles)
  • Most runs: Babar Azam (2070)
  • Most wickets: Wahab Riaz (94)
  • Founded: September 9, 2015
  • First edition: 2016
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Who is appointed as Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Tourism Coordination?

Azam Jameel
Babar Aw an
Asad llmar
None of these

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Azam Jameel

  • The number of SAPM has risen to 18, including 13 unelected figures.
  • With this increase, the number of members of the federal cabinet has increased to 54
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Recently, which telecommunications company has brought its $31 million investment in Pakistan?

Ericsson
SamSung
Nokia
None of these

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Ericsson

  • Ericsson: Telecommunications company
  • Swedish multinational company
  • HQ in Stockholm.
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Minister for IT and Telecommunication:

Syed Amin ul Haq
Akram Ahmed
Haider Konda
Tipu Ali

A

Syed Amin ul Haq

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21
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Who has resigned as Pakistan Men’s Head Coach

Saqlain Mushtaq
Misbahul Haque
David Hemp
None of these

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Saqlain Mushtaq

• PCB Chairman: Rameez Raja

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22
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PCB founded in

1948
1955
1949
1958

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1949

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Head Coach of Pakistan’s Womens Team

David Hemp
Hemant Kapoor
Tim Cook
Philip Carcass

A

David Hemp

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When did PM Imran Khan launch the Pak-China Business Investment Forum?

01 January 2022
02 January 2022
03 January 2022
None of these

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03 January 2022

  • Aimed at enhancing information exchange and promoting communication between businesses of the two countries The forum consists of18 Chinese and 19 Pakistani companies.
  • President Xi Jinping
  • Capital: Beijing
  • Currency: Renminbi
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Recently which Pakistani Woman officer nominated for “International Women Of Courage* Award?

A Amna Baig
B Ayesha Ch
C Samina Baig
D Saira Bangash

A

A Amna Baig

  • Amna Baig, (ASP), Islamabad Police
  • Nominated by the United States embassy
  • Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) BPS-17
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Which Pakistani former cricket captain has announced his retirement from international cricket at beginning of 2022?

Muhammad HaFeez
Saqlain Mushtaq
Rameez Raja
None of these

A

Muhammad HaFeez

  • Mohammad Hafeez played his last international match against Australia in the semi-final of the 2021 T20 World Cup.
  • PCB: Pakistan Cricket Board
  • Chairperson: Rameez Raja
  • Founded: 1949
  • Men’s coach: Saqlain Mushtaq (Interim)
  • Women’s coach: David Hemp
  • Headquarters: Gaddafi Stadium
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Name the Chief Justice Islamabad High Court, who has been declared as the Man of the Year 2021 ?

Chief Justice Qaiser
Chief Justice Athar Minallah
Chief Justice Ameer Bhatti
None of these

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Chief Justice Athar Minallah

  • For his principled and bold stance on the issue of the missing persons.
  • Centre for Governance Research Pakistan (CGR)
  • Islamabad High Court: 2010
  • First Chief Justice: Iqbal Hameed Ur Rehman
  • Present CJIH: Athar Minallah
  • Number of Positions: 10
  • Judge term length: 62 years
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Recently, federal cabinet has approved which bill, that promises complete autonomy for the central bank and places a complete restriction on the governments borrowing from the SBP?

SBP Amendment Bill 2021
Policy Amendment Bill 2021
Child Protection Amendment Bill 2021
None of these

A

SBP Amendment Bill 2021

  • State Bank of Pakistan
  • One of the requirements Pakistan has to meet under the program agreed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in July 2019.
  • Founded: July 1,1948
  • Headquarters: Karachi
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Which country has set a body of Hindu leaders to take care of Temples in the country?

Pakistan
Qatar
Turkey
None of these

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Pakistan

• Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs formulate
Pakistan Hindu Temple Management Committee.
• Krishna Sharma will head the committee.
• Minister for Religious Affairs : Noor-ul-Haq Qadri

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In which city of Pakistan has PM Imran Khan approved the construction of a new cricket ground, recently?

Islamabad
Multan
Peshawar
None of These

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Islamabad

  • Chairman PCB: Rameez Raja
  • Founded: 1949
  • Islamabad:
  • 9th largest city of Pakistan
  • Area: 906 km 2
  • Constructed 1960
  • Established 14 August 1967
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Which country has bailed an industrial robot that can
read human mind with 96% accuracy,?

Japan
Russia
Indonesia
China

A

China

  • China Artificial Sun Name: HL-2M
  • Shanghai Metro is the World’s Longest Metro Network.
  • Capital: Beijing
  • Currency: Renminbi
  • China shares border with 14 countries
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Who has taken over as new secretary general of SCO ?

Zhang Ming
No Rang
Vladimir Norov
None of these

A

ANS: A

• Chinese diplomat Zhang Ming takes over as new Secretary-General of SCO
(Shanghai Cooperation Organization)
• Zhang has taken charge from Vladimir Noroy former Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan
from January 1 for a three-year term.
• 8 Members: China, Russia, Kazakhs tan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India, Pakistan and
(Iran 9th Member (21st Summit Iran include)
• India and Pakistan became its permanent members in 2017.
• SCO founded: 15th June 2001
• HQRs: Beijing China

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Recently, on 6th January 2022 which country has made Child marriage illegal?

Sri Lanka
Nepal
Philippines
None of these

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Philippines

  • A law banning the practice took effect in a country on 6 Jan 2022.
  • The new law lays out prison terms of up to 12 years for marrying or cohabiting with anyone under 18,
  • President: Rodrigo Outerte (16th)
  • Philippines Capital: Manila
  • Currency: Peso
  • Due to the large volume of text messages sent throughout the country, the Philippines has earned its nickname as the “text capital of the world’.
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34
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Which country has discovered a new variant of covid-19 I HU?

France
South Africa
Israel
None of these

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France

  • France: western Europe
  • President: Emmanuel Macron
  • Capital: Paris
  • Prime minister: Jean Castex
  • Presidency of European Union Jan 2022
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35
Q

Haitham Al Ghais has been appointed as new Secretary General of which international organization?

OPEC
BRICS
SCO
None of these

A

• OPEC: Organization of petroleum Exporting
Countries

  • Founded: 14 Sep 1960
  • HQ: Vienna Austria ( But Austria is not a member)
  • Recent Exit: Qatar on 1st Jan 2019

• Members:
Algeria, Angola, Equatorial, Guinea, Gabon, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria,
Congo, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Venezuela

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36
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According to the Index issued by Henley Passport Index 2022, what is the rank of Pakistani Passport in the world?

108th
111st
92nd
None of these

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108th

  • 108th position with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 31 destinations around the world.
  • In the Top Japan and Singapore.
  • Japan and Singapore - are able, in theory to travel visa-free to 192 destinations.
  • In the bottom : Afghanistan (111)
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37
Q

According to UNHCR, Pakistan has completed registration of how many Afghan Refugees?

1.4 million
1.6 million
1.8 million
None of these

A

Ans: 1.4 million

  • UNHCR: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
  • Filippo Grandi
  • UN agency mandated to aid and protect refugees
  • Formed: 14 December 1950 after the WW2
  • Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
  • Abbreviation: UNHCR, HCR
  • Founder United Nations
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38
Q

US appointed which envoy to defend Afghan women’s right?

Rina Amiri
Amina Baig
Jill Biden
None of these

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Rina Amiri

  • An Afghan-born US scholar
  • Served at State Department under former president Barack Obama
  • United States:
  • Capitals: Washington DC
  • President: Joe Binden
  • States: 50
  • Secretary of State Antony Blinken
  • Longest Border: US Canada 8893 km
39
Q

Who is appointed as new Chief Justice of Pakistan?

Justice Umar Atta Bandial
Justice Gulzar Ahmad
Justice Muhammad Ameer Bhatti
None of these

A

Justice Umar Atta Bandial

  • Justice Umar Atta Bandial took oath: From February 2,2022
  • President Dr. Arif Alvi appointed under article 175 of the Constitution
  • CJP: Justice Gulzar Ahmed (will be retired on 1st Feb 2022)
  • First C JP: Sir Abdul Rasheed
  • Term Length: 65
  • Justice Umar Atta Bandial is the 28th CJR..
40
Q

Which country’s cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has announced retirement from Test Cricket?

Bangladesh
Sri Lanka
India
None of these

A

Sri Lanka

  • Sri Lanka won 1996th Cricket World Cup
  • T20 World Cup 2014
  • Made NOC mandatory for foreigners marrying locals
  • Capital: Colombo, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
  • Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee
  • President: Gotabaya Rajapaksa
  • PM: Mahinda Rajapaksa
41
Q

Which country will host 48 th session of OIC on 23
March 2022?

India
Pakistan
Iran
None of these

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Pakistan

  • OIC 25 September 1969
  • Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
  • Membership: 57 member states
  • First Summit: Rabat (Morocco) 1969
  • Second: Lahore Pakistan 1974
  • HQ: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  • Official languages: Arabic; English; French
  • Latest Session in Pakistan on Afghanistan 19 December 2021
42
Q

Who has become the first women to led a nuclear carrier in the US Navy?

Captain Amy Bauernschmidt
Rina Amiri
Jill Biden
None of These

A

Captain Amy Bauernschmidt

A Navy sailor made history by becoming the first woman to lead a nuclear carrier on deployment. Captain Amy Bauernschmidt is the commanding officer of the USS Abraham Lincoln. The U.S. Navy says thousands will serve under her command.

9 Nuclear Carrier Name: USS Abraham Lincoln
• Named in honor of 16th president
• America discovered: 1492
• US: United States: July 4,1776
• Founding Father & 1st President: George Washington
• Current President: Joe Biden (46th)
• Capital: Washington DC

43
Q

Where has the new Covid variant named ’Deltakron” found?

France
Israel
Cyprus
None of these

A

Cyprus

  • Capital: Nicosia
  • Currency: Euro
  • Continent: Europe
  • Official languages: Greek, Turkish
44
Q

Which country has opened world’s longest metro line of a total 831 km in length?

UK
Israel
China
None of these

A

China

  • China in Shanghai has opened two new driverless metro lines.
  • The Shanghai Metro is the world’s longest metro network.
  • 20 metro lines with 508 station
  • President: Xi Jinping
  • Capital: Beijing
  • Currency: Renminbi
  • China bans foreign textbooks in schools
  • CNSA: China National Space Administration
  • China shares border with 14 countries
45
Q

Which country has recorded its first case of patient with Flurona?

France
Israel
USA
None of these

A

Israel

  • Patient with COVID and flu at same time
  • President: Isaac Herzog
  • Prime minister: Naftali Bennett
  • Currency: Israeli Shekel
46
Q

Recently, there was a massive fire at which nation’s Parliament?

A South Korea
B South Africa
C North Korea
D None of these

A

B South Africa

  • Capitals: Cape Town, Pretoria, Bloemfontein
  • Currency: South African rand
  • President: Cyril Ramaphosa
  • Quinton de Kock retirement from test cricket
47
Q

Recently, Prime Minister Imran Khan inaugurated which Motorway on 05 January 2022?

Hakla-Dera Ismail Khan Motorway
Swabi Motorway
Sakhar Motorway
None of these

A

Hakla-Dera Ismail Khan Motorway

  • M-14 motorway
  • Length: 285 km
  • South end: Dera Ismail Khan
  • North end: Islamabad
48
Q

Which country has been honored with Mother Teresa
Memorial Award 2021?

Switzerland
France
Denmark
None of these

A

Denmark

• The award is an annual event that celebrates and commemorates the
legacy of Mother Teresa.
• Capital: Copenhagen
• Currency: Krone

49
Q

How many countries are participating in Sea Dragon 22 exercise?

06 Countries
09 Countries
16 Countries
None of these

A

06 Countries

  • It is a multi-lateral anti-submarine warfare exercise in the Pacific Ocean.
  • This exercise starts from 5th January 2022
  • Participating countries: India, Japan. Australia. USA, Canada, and Republic of Korea.
50
Q

For the 1st time in Pakistan EVM machine will be used in which election?

KPK Local Government Election
Islamabad Local Government Election
Balochistan Local Government Election
None of these

A

Islamabad Local Government Election

• Pols are scheduled in the mid of April 2022.
• Amna Baig ASP Islamabad Police , Nominated for”
International Women Of Courage Award” by US Embassy.
• Islamabad:
• 9th largest city of Pakistan
• Area: 906 km2

51
Q

How many causalities report in Muree Tragedy due to
Snow Storm and suffocation?

Approximately 20
Approximately 21
Approximately 22
None of these

A

Approximately 20

  • On 7th January 2022, at least 22 tourist died as a result of heavy snow
  • Muree elevation: 2291 m
  • District: Rawalpindi
52
Q

According to Finance Ministry FBR collected how much tax during FY 2020-21?

A 4,745 billion
B 3,997 billion
C 3,828 billion
D none of these

A

A 4,745 billion

  • FBR: Federal Board of Revenue
  • Founded: July 1,1950
  • Since Aug-2018 Dr Ashfaq Ahmed 7th chairman.
  • Previous: Chairman FBR: Asim Ahmed
  • Rs3,997 billion in 2019-20
  • Rs3t828 billion in 2018-19
  • Finance Minister: Shaukat Tarin
53
Q

Who won the PCB 2021 Most Valuable Cricketer of the Year Award?

Muhammad Rizwan
Ba bar Azam
Shaheen Afridi
None of these

A

Muhammad Rizwan

• Mohammad Rizwan on January 6, 2022, won the
Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) Most Valuable Cricketer of the Year award

54
Q

0 Yeong-Su has won the first Golden Globe Award. He belongs to which country?

A South Korea
B USA
C Australia
D None of these

A

A South Korea

  • South Korea: Country in East Asia
  • President: Moon Jai-ln
  • Capital: Seoul
  • Won 2021 Men’s Asian Champions Trophy (Hockey tournament) 1st Title

Best supporting Action in a Series Squid Game.

55
Q

Recently, who has been appointed as first female judge of Supreme Court of Pakistan ?

Fathima Beevi
Justice Ayesha Malik
Wajiha Swati
None of these

A

Justice Ayesha Malik

• She is the first Female Chief Justice of Supreme Court in the history of Pakistan.
• Judicial Commission of Pakistan on 06 January 2022 approved elevation of
Justice Aysha Malik to the Chief Justice of Supreme Court of Pakistan.
• CJP: Justice Gulzar Ahmed
• Arst CJP: Sir Abdul Rasheed
• Term Length: 65

56
Q

Which has been named the winner of the UAE
“International Sports Personality’ Award?

Prime Minister Imran Khan
President Arif Alvi
Rameez Raja
None of these

A

Prime Minister Imran Khan

  • UAE United Arab Emirates
  • President: Khalifa Bin Zaid Al Nahyan
  • PM of UAE: Mohammed Bin Rashid AL Maktoum
  • Capital: Abu Dhabi
  • World’s tallest building: Burj Khalifa 163Floors, Height 828m
  • Hosted U-19 Youth Asia Cup 2021
  • Removed Censorship in cinemas
57
Q

Pakistan purchased 25 J-10C fighter jets from which country?

Turkey
Russia
China
None of these

A

China

% Pakistan has acquired a full squadron of 25 Chinese
multirole J-10C fighter jets in response to India’s purchase of
Rafale aircraft, Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said. J-10C
will arrive in time to take part in the
March 23 Pakistan Day Parade 2022. J-10C is a 4.5 generation
multirole fighter jets.

58
Q

Recently, Three time Gold winner in Olympics Triple Jump Championship Viktor Sanaev passed away. He belo ngs to which country?

South Africa
USA
Australia
None of these

A

Australia

  • Australia PM: Scott Morrison
  • Capital: Canberra
  • Currency: Australian Dollar
59
Q

What is the rank of Pakistan Army in the Global Firepower Index (GFP) 2022?

A. 9 out of 140 countries
B. 10 out of 140 countries
C. 4 out of 140 countries
D. None of these

A

A. 9 out of 140 countries

■ For 2022, Pakistan is ranked 9th out of 140 countries & Pakistan Pwrlndx Score: 0.1572
■ Global Firepower Index 2021 Pakistan rank was: 10 out of 138 countries.
■ USA secured 1st rank
■ Russia occupied 2nd rank
■ China got 3rd rank
■ India secured 4th rank
• Last rank secured BUT (140th) followed by KOSOVO (139th), SOMALIA (138th) & LIBYA (137)

60
Q

Recently Sara Gull has become the 1st Transgender Doctor of which country?

A. India
B. Bangladesh
C. Pakistan
D. None of these

A

C. Pakistan

■ A Transgender person has made history by passing the professional MBBS examfor the 1st time in Pakistan’s history.
■ Sara Gull passed her final MBBS exam from the Jinnah Medical and DentalCollege in Karachi
■ In 2020, Nisha Rao became the 1st transgender law graduate in Pakistan.
■ Pakistan’s 1st transgender newscaster/TV Anchor Marvia Malik (2018)

61
Q

Recently ICC declared whom as player of the month of December 2021?

A. Ajaz Patel
B. Muhammad Rizwan
C. Rishab Pant
D. None of these

A

A. Ajaz Patel

■ Men’s - Ajaz Patel (New Zealand)
■ On December 4, 2021-1 Ajaz Patel (New Zealander Spinner) became 3rd everbowler to take 10 wickets in an innings in Test Cricket History.
■ Rishabh Pant and Shabnim Ismail voted ICC Player of the Month for January 2021”. “Babar Azam and Alyssa Healy voted ICC Players of the Month for April 2021”

62
Q

The 2022 Women’s Hockey Asia Cup being held in
which country?

A. Oman
B. Qatar
C. UAE
D. None of these.

A

A. Oman

The 2022 Women’s Hockey Asia Cup being held from 21 to 28 January 2022 at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat,Oman.

It will be the 10th edition of the quadrennial Women’s Hockey Asia Cup. organized by the Asian Hockey Federation.

8 teams will participate.

Oman King President Haith am Bin Tariq Al Said since 11th January 2020

PM: Sultan Quddus
Capital: Musqat 
Currency: Riyal
Country in Middle East (Asia) 
National Sports: Football
63
Q

Q Which country has awarded a $375 million contract to India for the BrahMos missile?

A. Sri Lanka
B. Philippines
C. Bangladesh
D. None of these

A

B. Philippines

■ The Philippines has accepted the proposal of the Indian BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited
worth S375 million to supply shore-based anti-ship missile systems for the Indian Navy.
■ The move will prove to be a major success for the Indian Government’s plans to increasedefence exports.
■ Philippines will also purchase 32 Black Hock Helicopter from Poland in January 2022.

64
Q

Q The ‘Infinity Bridge’, which was recently opened for public traffic, is built in which Country?

UAE
CHINA
USA
NONE OF THESE

A

UAE

■ The iconic ‘Infinity Bridge’ in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, was formally opened to traffic for the
first time on January 16, 2022.
■ He bridge is named ‘Infinity’ as its design resembles the mathematical sign for infinity (co)
■ It is 300 metres long and 22 metres wide.
■ UAE United Arab Emirates
■ President: Khalifa Bin Zaid Al Nahyan
■ PM of UAE: Mohammed Bin Rashid AL Maktoum
■ Capital: Abu Dhabi
■ World’s tallest building: Buij Khalifa 163Floors, Height 828m
■ Hosted U-19 Youth Asia Cup 2021
■ Removed Censorship in cinemas

65
Q

Q Recently, Virat Kohli has resigned as captain of which cricket format?

A. Test Cricket
B. ODI
C. T20
D. None of These

A

A. Test Cricket

■ After India losing a Test series in South Africa 2022.
■ 02 times world Cup: 1983-2011 (ODI)
■ 1983 against West Indies
■ 2011 against Sri Lanka
■ 01 time T20 World Cup: 2007 against Pakistan

Virat Kohli resigns as Test captain: This marked the end of Kohli’s journey as a skipper, as he had earlier relinquished T20I captaincy followed by the selectors’ decision to remove him from ODI leadership.

66
Q

Q Alikhan Smailov has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of which of the following country?

A. Uzbekistan
B. Kazakhistan
C. Turkmenistan
D. None of these

A

B. Kazakhistan

■ Smailov’s name was nominated by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on January 11, 2022.
■ Prior to this, the 49-year-old Smailov served as country’s financeminister from 2018 to 2020.
■ He became the first deputy prime minister in the Cabinet in 2019.
■ Capital: Nur-Sultan
■ Currency: Tenge

67
Q

Q Who has been awarded the Best FIFA Men’s Player Award 2021.

A. Roger Federer
B. Lionel Messi
C. Robert Lewandowski
D. None of these

A

C. Robert Lewandowski

■ FIFA Best Women’s Football Player as Alexia Putellas (Spanish)
■ FIFA: Federation Internationale de Football Association
■ HQRs: Zurich. Switzerland
■ FIFA Founded: 21st May 1904 at paris France.
■ FIFA President: Gianni Infantino

68
Q

Q Which country is hosting the ICC U19 World Cup 2022?

A. UAE
B. West Indies
C. France
D. None of these

A

B. West Indies

■ Current edition: 14th
■ Hosting Country: West Indies
■ The ICC U19 World Cup 2022 began on January 14th with the
opening match between West Indies and Australia

69
Q

Daniel Ortega sworn in as President of which country
for 5th term?

A. Nicaragua
B. Namibia
C. Mali
D. None of these

A

A. Nicaragua

■ Nicaragua is a country in North America
■ Nicaragua Capital: Managua
■ Currency: cordoba
■ Official Language: Spanish

70
Q

As per Forbes, Who is World’s Highest paid Fe
Athletes in 2021?

A. Naomi Osaka
B. Babe Didrikson
C. Jackie Joyner Kersee
D. None of these

A

A. Naomi Osaka

■ Forbes has released its latest highest-paid athletes list that is centered onfemale athletes.
■ Naomi Osaka: Japanese Tennis player
■ World’s highest paid Male athlete in 2021 is Conor Mcgregor
■ Conor Mcgregor is Irish professional Mixed Martial Artist.

71
Q

Which country has built an artificial moon on Earth
that can make gravity disappear?

A. Israel
B. South Korea
C. China
D. None Of these

A

C. China

■ China has built an artificial low-gravity research facility where gravity can be controlled
with the use of powerfill magnets by scientists to such low levels that it can successfully
simulate the moon’s gravity.
■ China’s “artificial sun” is called HL-2M
■ South Korea’s artificial sun is called KSTAR
■ China
■ President: Xi Jinping
■ Capital: Beijing
■ Currency: Renminbi

72
Q

Q Who has become new President of the EU Parliament?

A. Roberta Metsola
B. Angela Merkel
C. Sana Marin
D. None of these

A

A. Roberta Metsola

■ Roberta Metsola belongs to (Malta) & serving as Presidentof the European Parliament since January 2022.
■ She has become the Youngest & only third woman to headthe European Parliament.

73
Q

Which country is hosting the AFC Women’s football
Asian Cup 2022

A. Australia
B. India
C. Japan
D. None of these

A

B. India

■ Date: 20th January to 6th February 2022.
■ 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup is the: 20th edition
■ Tames: 12
■ 2018 Champion country (Japan)
■ India is a country in South Asia.
■ India 7th -largest country by area & 2nd populous country, in the world.
■ President: Ram Nath Kovind (14th) since 2017.
■ PM: Narendra Damodardas Modi (14th) since 2014.
■ Capital: New Delhi
■ Currency: Indian rupee

74
Q

Which country has successfully flight tested of the
hypersonic anti-ballistic missile Arrow-3 ??

A. Russia
B. China
C. Israel
D. None of these

A

C. Israel

The Arrow 3 or Hetz 3 is an hypersonic anti-ballistic missile,

light range of up to 2,400 km (1,500 mi).

Fluron new’ covid variant founded in Israel (Patient with COVID and flu at same time)

President: Isaac Herzog

Prime minister: Naftali Bennett

Currency: Israeli Shekel

75
Q

Recently Afghan Taliban Govt, approved their 1st
budget of Million Dollars?

A. $508 Million
B. $608 Million
C. $708 Million
D. None of these

A

A. $508 Million

On 12 January 2022 Very first budge since their takeover Afghanistan, Taliban Govt, approved $508 million OR (53.9 billion) for first Quarter of
2022.

■ Taliban Takeover: 15 August 2021
■ Most Worst Passport in Henley Passport Index 2022 (111th Rank)
■ Extraordinary OIC session on Afghnistan-19 Dec-21
■ Capital: Kabul
■ President: Habitullah Akhundzada
■ PM: Mohammad Hasan Akhund
■ Currency: Afghan Afghan

76
Q

Q On which date National Assembly passed the Finance (Supplementary) Bill, 2021, termed as a Mini Budget-?

13th January 2022
15th January 2022
17th January 2022
None of these

A

Mini-Budget

Finance (Supplementary) Bill, 2021

Presented by Finance Minister: Shoukat Tareen

The House also passed the State Bank of Pakistan (Amendment ) Bill 2021 on 13th January 2022.

77
Q

Recently Toshiki Kaifu has passed away. He was the
former Prime Minister of which country?

A. South Korea
B. Japan
C. Mali
D. None Of these

A

B. Japan

■ He served as the PM from 1989 to 1991.
■ Japan Capital: Tokyo
■ Currency: Yen
■ PM: Fumio Kishida (since 4 Oct 2021)
■ Parliament of Japan: National Diet
■ SUMO is the National Sports of Japan.

78
Q

Recently Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, has passed away. He was the former President of which country?

A. Nicaragua
B. Namibia
C. Mali
D. None of these

A

C. Mali

Mr Keita had ruled Mali for seven years, since September 2013 to August 2020.
He had also served as prime minister of the country from 1994 to 2000.
Mali is in African Continent
It is landlocked country
Mali Capital: Bamako
Currency: Wesr African CFA France

79
Q

Nusantara has been selected as the new capital of
which of the following country?

A. Malaysia
B. Indonesia
C. Bangladesh
D. None of these

A

B. Indonesia

The new capital city of Indonesia will be called Nusantara. (situated to the east of Borneo island)
It consists of over 17.000 islands, including Sumatra, Sulawesi, Java, and parts of Borneo and New’ Guinea.
Current Capital: Jakarta
Currency: Indonesian rupiah
Indonesian President Joko Widodo
Official language: Indonesian

80
Q

Pakistan secured which rank in Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2021 recently?

A. 140 out of 180 countries
B. 124 out of 180 countries
C. 85 out of 180 countries
D. None of these

A

A. 140 out of 180 countries

  • Report released by: Transparency International (Germany-based non- governmental organization)
  • 1st rank: Denmark
  • 2nd rank: Finland
  • 3rd rank: New Zealand
  • South Sudan secured last rank 180th followed by Syria (178th ), Somalia (178th ) & Venezuela (177th).
  • In 2020 Pakistan ranked 124th out of 180th countries & 2019, Pakistan ranked 120th in the Global Corruption Index and 117th in 2018.
81
Q

The first-ever World Deaf T20 Cricket Championship in
2023 will be held in which Country?

CHINA
FRANCE
INDIA
NONE OF THESE

A

INDIA

The first-ever World Deaf T20 Cricket Championship in 2023 will be held in Kerela state of India from January 10 to January 20, 2023.
Capital: New Delhi
PM: Narender Modi (14th)
President: Ram Nath Kovind (14th)

82
Q

Which bank has approved technical assistance for
Pakistan to study gas storage sites in Pakistan?

A. ADB
B. WB
C. IMF
D. None of these

A

A. ADB

ADB: Asian Development Bank 
Headquarters: Philippines 
Founded: December 19,1966 
Membership: 68 countries 
President: Masatsugu Asakawa
83
Q

According to the recent ILO report, how many million
will global unemployment reach in 2022?

A. 207 Million
B. 210 Million
C. 200 Million
D. None of these

A

A. 207 Million

■ ILO: International Labour Organization 
■ Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland 
■ Head: Director-General; Guy Ryder 
■ Founded:1919
■ Award(s): 1969 Nobel Peace Prize 
■ Parent organization: United Nations 
■ Pakistan became member: 1947
84
Q

Which of the following game will be part of the 2022
Asian Games?

A. Cricket
B. Hcokey
C. Football
D. None of these

A

A. Cricket

  • Cricket was a part of the Asian Games back in 2010 and 2014 but wasn’t included for the 2018 edition in Indonesia.
  • The 40 sports for the Asian Games 2022
  • This will be 19th Asia Games.
  • 2022 Asian Games will be held in Hangzhou, China from 10 Sep to 25th Sep 2022 to include cricket in T20 format.
85
Q

Which country’s hospital won the RIBA (Royal Institute
of British Architects) prize 2021 ?

INDIA
BANGLADESH
UAE
NONE OF THESE

A

BANGLADESH

  • Hospital Name: Friendship Hospital,
  • Bangladesh: Rural hospital wins prestigious RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) prize for most transformative building of the world by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
  • Hospital designed by the Bangladeshi architect “Kasef Chowdhury” is designed to ‘work with and withstand the climate change effects of rising sea water in the adjoining area’, said the RIBA in an announcement.
86
Q

Who has been named ICC Men’s Test Cricket of the
year 2021?

A. Joe Root
B. Babar Azam
C. Muhammad Rizwan
D. None of these

A

A. Joe Root

■ As part of the 2021 edition of the ICC Awards, the (ICC) announced England’s JoeRoot as the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year 2021.
■ Babar Azam has been named as the captain of the ICC Men’s ODI Team of theYear for 2021, on January 20, 2022.
■ Babar Azam was also named as the captain of the ICC T20I Team of the Year announced.
■ Mohammad Rizwan named ICC Men’s T20 Cricketer of the Year award.

87
Q

The Russian, Chinese and Iranian navies undertook
naval exercises ‘CHIRU-2Q22’ at which place?

A. Indian Ocian
B. Arabian Sea
C. Gulf of Oman
D. None of these

A

C. Gulf of Oman

■ The Russian, Chinese and Iranian navies undertook naval exercisesCHIRU-2Q22’ in the Gulf of Oman from 18 January to 22, 2022.
■ Aim - deepening practical cooperation among the navies of thethree countries.
■ At least 140 warships and over 60 aircraft with nearly
■ 10,000 military personnel would be taking part in the militaryexercises.

88
Q

Which inter-governmental alliance is holding a maritime exercise named “Neptune Strike ‘22” in the Mediterranean Sea?

A. NATO
B. SCO
C. NAM
D. None of these

A

A. NATO

  • The naval drill will end on February 04, 2022.
  • The main purpose of this exercise will be to demonstrate and test NATO’s wide range of maritime capabilities.
  • The NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) member countries will be conducting a 12-day maritime exercise in the Mediterranean Sea from January 24, 2022.
  • NATO Members: 30
  • HQRs: Belgium, Brussels
89
Q

World Economic forum annual meeting will be held
from 22 May till 26 May this year at which country_

A. Switzerland
B. Australia
C. India
D. None of these

A

A. Switzerland

  • WEF Formation : January 1971
  • HQ : Cologny, Switzerland
  • Executive chairman : Klaus Schwab
  • Formerly called: European Management Forum
  • Other summits
  • 2022 G7 Summit - Germany - 48th
  • 2022 APEC Summit - Thailand - 34th
90
Q

Xiomara Castro has become the first-ever female President of which nation?

A. Chile
B. Honduras
C. Nigeria
D. None of these

A

B. Honduras

she is the wife of former Honduras President
Manuel Zelaya who was ousted in a coup in
2009
President: Xiomara Castro Trending
Capital: Tegucigalpa
Currency: Honduran lempira
Continent: North America

  • Other appointments
  • Roberta Metsola Takes Over EU Parliament Presidency
  • Daniel Ortega sworn in as President of Nicaragua for 5th term
  • Alikhan Smailov appointed as new Prime Minister of Kazakhstan
  • Gabriel Boric elected as youngest-ever President-elect of Chile.
91
Q

Who has been re-elected as the Prime Minister of Barbados?

A. Mia Amor Mottley
B. Dam Sandra Mason
C. Rina Amiri
D. None of these

A

A. Mia Amor Mottley

Dame Sandra Mason has become the 1st Female President of Barbados in
December 2021.
Capital City Brigdetown.
Barbados got independence from UK.
Barbados is a country in North America
Barbados is a newest republic in the worlds.

92
Q

Which country has developed New Artificial Intelligence-Based test to detect Covid-19?

A. Scotland
B. Germany
C. Japan
D. None of these

A

A. Scotland

■ Scotland Scientists Develop Covid-19 Test Using X-Ray technology AndAl (Artificial Intelligence) that Gives Result Within Minutes.
■ Capital: Edinburgh
■ Currency: Pound sterling
■ National animal: Unicorn
■ Official languages: Scottish Gaelic, English
■ PMZFirst Minister of Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon since 20 November 2014

93
Q

Recently, Armen Sarkissian has resigned from the post of president. He was the president of which country?

A. Azerbaijan
B. Armenia
C. Turkmenistan
D. None of these

A

B. Armenia

■  Armen Sarkissian served as prime minister between 1996 and 1997. 
■   Capital: Yerevan
■   Currency: Armenian dram
■   Prime minister: Nikol Pashinyan 
■   Continent: Asia
■  Armenia, is a landlocked country 
■   Official language: Armenian
94
Q

We have observed nternational Customs Day on which date?

A. 27 January
B. 26 January
C. 25 January
D. None of these

A

B. 26 January

■ World Customs Oraganization HQ: Brussels, Belgium.
■ WCO Total Members: 183 Members
■ Unio Mikuriya, the Secretary General of the (WCO).
■ Theme: Caling up Customs Digital Transformation by Embracing a Data Culture and Building a Data Ecosystem.

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