Inter | MCQs

Explanation

Prime Minister Imran Khan's speech at the United Nations General Assembly in 2019 covered:

• Climate Change: Urgent action needed to address the climate crisis.
• Money Laundering: Importance of combating money laundering and corruption.
• Kashmir Issue: Highlighted the situation in Kashmir and called for resolution.
• Myth of Islamic Terrorism: Addressed misconceptions and emphasized distinguishing terrorism from religion.

Explanation

Federal Shariat Court announced a verdict on Riba (interest), declaring the prevailing interest-based banking system as against the Sharia in April 2022

Explanation

Ruth Pfau was a German–Pakistani Catholic nun of the Society of the Daughters of the Heart of Mary, and a physician.

Ruth Pfau moved from Germany to Pakistan in 1961.

Ruth Pfau was honoured with the Hilal-i-Pakistan-, Hilal-i-Imtiaz-, Nishan-i-Quaid-i-Azam-, and the Sitara-i-Quaid-i-Azam award for her services to Pakistan.

Dr Pfau, who was hailed as the Mother Teresa of Pakistan, passed away on 10 August 2017 in Karachi.

Explanation

Ruth Pfau was a German–Pakistani Catholic nun of the Society of the Daughters of the Heart of Mary, and a physician.

Ruth Pfau moved from Germany to Pakistan in 1961.

Ruth Pfau was honoured with the Hilal-i-Pakistan-, Hilal-i-Imtiaz-, Nishan-i-Quaid-i-Azam-, and the Sitara-i-Quaid-i-Azam award for her services to Pakistan.

Dr Pfau, who was hailed as the Mother Teresa of Pakistan, passed away on 10 August 2017 in Karachi.

Explanation

The Treaty allocates the Western Rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) to Pakistan

while

and the Eastern Rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) to India

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Indus Waters Treaty, treaty, signed on September 19, 1960, between India and Pakistan

Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan was brokered by World Bank

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The Treaty was signed at Karachi by Field Marshal Mohammad Ayub Khan,

the then President of Pakistan, Jawaharlal Nehru 

the then Indian Prime Minister, and Mr. W.A.B. Illif 

The Treaty is effective from 1st April 1960 

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Explanation

1953-62 alligned with west

Explanation

Switzerland is a mountainous Central European country and the high peaks of the Alps.

The country is also known for its ski resorts and hiking trails.

Banking and finance are key industries, and Swiss watches and chocolate are world renowned.

Currency: Swiss franc

Explanation

In July 2023, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated the China Expo Center in Gwadar (Balochistan)

Explanation

The Reko Diq mine is located near Reko Diq town in Chagai District, Province of Balochistan.

It is one of the largest copper and gold mines in the world.

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The federal and Balochistan governments and two international firms — Antofagasta PLC and Barrick Gold Corporation 

have reached an agreement in principle on a framework to reconstitute the Reko Diq project, and a pathway for Antofagasta to exit the project.

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Which of the following court unfreezes PIA assets in the Reko Diq award case?

British Virgin Islands High court

Explanation

Pakistan imports a wide range of commodities from Africa, including petroleum, coal, tea, cotton, and copper. 

In 2020, Pakistan imported $2.25 billion worth of products from Africa. 

In 2020, Pakistan imported $547 million worth of coffee and tea from Africa. 

Pakistan also imports crude oil, iron, steel, inorganic chemicals, and textile products from Africa