Inter | MCQs

Explanation

In 2022, Beijing became the first city to hold both the Summer and the Winter Olympic Games

In a 44 to 40 vote, Beijing won the 2022 Winter Olympic Games bid over Almaty Kazakhstan

This makes the Beijing capital the first city to host both Olympic games

Bing Dwen Dwen, a panda was revealed as a mascot for Beijing Winter Olympics 2022.

Additional information:

The Olympics is an international multi-sporting event

It is held once every four year

Blue, yellow, black, green, and red are the order of the colors of the Olympic logo rings.

It represents five continents: 

• Asia
• Africa
• America
• Australia
• Europe

Explanation

The game was invented in England in the early days of the 20th century and was originally called Ping-Pong, a trade name.

The name table tennis was adopted in 1921–22 when the old Ping-Pong Association formed in 1902 was revived.

Explanation

The State of Palestine and the Holy See (Vatican City) are the two current observer states of the United Nations.

The United Nations was established by the Charter of the United Nations and Statute of the International Court of Justice.

The Charter was signed on 26 June 1945 by the representatives of 50 countries; Poland signed on 15 October 1945.

There were 51 Founding Members in 1945.

Explanation

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is expected to be fully operational by 2030.

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a series of energy and infrastructure projects, some of which connect China’s Xinjiang to Gwadar.

Initiated in mid-2013 and formally launched in April 20, 2015.

CPEC is generally described as a $46 billion package of Chinese aid.

Explanation

• The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is a water-distribution treaty between India and Pakistan.

• Indus Waters Treaty brokered by the World Bank

• It was signed in Karachi on 19 September 1960
• Sighed by Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistani President Ayub Khan.
• the following 3 rivers were given to Pakistan: Indus, Jhelum and Chenab  
• the following 3 rivers were given to India: Sutlej, Beas, Ravi.

Explanation

Pakistan shares a long border with Afghanistan and has significant geopolitical influence in the region. 

Due to its strategic location, Pakistan plays a crucial role in Afghanistan's stability and security.

Historically, Pakistan has had close ties with various Afghan groups and has been involved in Afghan affairs.

Explanation

Pakistan protested against the construction of the Baghlihar Dam by India, claiming it violated the Indus Waters Treaty.

This treaty regulates the use of river waters in the Indus Basin, and Pakistan argued that the dam would adversely affect its water supply.

Explanation

The Secretaries-General of the OIC since its establishment are:

1. H.R.H. Tunku Abdul Rahman (Malaysia): 1971-1973
2. H.E. Hassan Al-Touhami (Egypt): 1974-1975
3. H.E. Dr. Amadou Karim Gaye (Senegal): 1975-1979
4. H.E. Mr. Habib Chatty (Tunisia): 1979-1984
5. H.E. Syed Sharifuddin Pirzada (Pakistan): 1985-1988

Explanation

• The first Pakistani writer who represented Pakistan in the UNO is Ahmed Shah Bukhari Patras.
• Pakistan joined the United Nations on September 30, 1947, shortly after its independence on August 14, 1947.
• The Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations is Pakistan's diplomatic representative to the United Nations.

Explanation

Pakistan is bounded by Iran to the west, Afghanistan to the northwest and north, and China to the northeast.

Pakistan's total land border is 6,774KM long

Pakistan's total land border with four countries and sea.

1. Pakistan borders India 2,912 KM long in the east,
2. Afghanistan border is 2,430 KM long in the west (
   northwest)
3. Iran border is 909 KM long also in the west
4. China 523 KM long border is situated in the northeast.
5. The beach of the Arabian Sea 1042 forms its southern border.