Government | MCQs

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on 15 August 2021, the Taliban entered Afghanistan's capital city of Kabul, and took control of the country.

Over the past 12 months, human rights violations against women and girls have mounted steadily.

Explanation

Giorgia Meloni became Italy’s first female Prime Minister on 22 October 2022 after her center-right coalition won the election on 25 September 2022.

Her appointment marked the first woman to lead Italy and the return of a far-right government since World War II.

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The protests aimed to preserve the independence of the Supreme Court and opposed Netanyahu's judicial reforms, which were seen as weakening judicial checks and balances.

The current protests also demand Netanyahu’s resignation, holding him responsible for ongoing political crises, including the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack and the Gaza war.

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Mark Carney is the current & 24th prime minister of Canada.

He was appointed in March 2025.

He belongs to Liberal Party.

He replaced Justin Trudeau, who resigned in Jan 2025.

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Ancient Egypt was ruled by Pharaohs, who held absolute power and were considered both kings and gods.

This form of governance is classified as a monarchy, often hereditary in nature.

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Nouri al-Maliki was born in July 1, 1950, near Al-Ḥillah, Iraq.

He served as the Prime Minister of Iraq from 2006 to 2014.

He also served as Vice President from 2014 to 2015 and again from 2016 to 2018.

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Margaret Thatcher became the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1979 

Served until 1990, earning the nickname "The Iron Lady"

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Zakat is payable at 2.5% of the wealth one possesses above the nisab.

Nisab, which is equal to 85 grams of 24k gold.

The minimum amount of wealth one must have before they are liable to pay zakat.

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For Hajj 2025, Pakistan's total quota will be equally (50:50) divided between: The Government and Private sectors

With 89,605 allocated to each.

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 The Government, Rules of Business 1973 mandates the MORA&IH to handle Hajj arrangements.

 MORA&IH stands for Ministry of Religious Affairs & Interfaith Harmony