Terror | MCQs

Explanation

On 5 March 2025, US President Donald Trump said the person responsible for killing 13 US service members during the withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 had been arrested with the help of Pakistan.

The 2021 Abbey Gate bombing killed 13 US service members and approximately 170 Afghan civilians during the chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan.

 The militant Islamic State (IS) group had claimed responsibility for the killings.

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Explanation

Operation Zarb-e-Azb, launched on June 15, 2014, by Army Chief General Raheel Sharif.

It targeted insurgency and terrorism in North Waziristan and other regions, including FATA, Karachi, Balochistan, and Punjab.

The operation concluded on February 22, 2017.

Explanation

About Operation Azm-i-Istehkam

Approver: PM Shahbaz Sharif

Approval date: 22 June 2024

Aim: To eradicate extremism/terrorism from Pakistan 

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Explanation

The train named Jaffar Express hijacked by BLA in Balochistan in March 2025.

The train was targeted by terrorists in the area of Bolan, Balochistan on March 11, 2025.

The banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attack.

Additional Information:

As per ISPR, all 33 terrorists killed by Security forces.

21 passengers and 4 Frontier Corps personnel dead in this incident

Explanation

The seventh anniversary of the tragic incident of terrorist attack on Army Public School Peshawar was observed on 16 December 2021.

Around 150 martyred (132 children)

Explanation

On 29 June 2020, Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) militants attacked the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) building in Karachi. At least three security guards and a police sub-inspector were killed, while seven people were injured during the attack.

Explanation

At least 10 security personnel were injured when a suicide bomber attacked a convoy of security forces in North Waziristan tribal district on July 4, 2022.

Explanation

The 21st Amendment to the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan (1973) established military courts for the speedy trial of terrorist offenses, waging war against Pakistan, and acts threatening national security.

This amendment aimed to address increasing security concerns and ensure swift justice.

Explanation

Global Terrorism Index 2020: The ten countries most impacted by terrorism

1. Afghanistan

2. Iraq

3. Nigeria

4. Syria

5. Somalia

6. Yemen

7. Pakistan

8. India

9. Democratic Republic of the Congo

10.The Philippines

Explanation

On 16 February 2017, a suicide bombing took place inside the Shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar in Sehwan, Sindh, Pakistan.

At least 90 people were killed and over 300 injured.

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