Set - 2 International (PakMcqs) Flashcards
The James Webb Space Telescope was launched from which country?
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A. USA
B. UK
C. RUSSIA
D. FRANCE
D. FRANCE
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the agency’s successor to the famous Hubble telescope, launched on Dec. 25, 2021 on a mission to study the earliest stars and peer back farther into the universe’s past than ever before.
Olaf Scholz’ is the recently appointed head of which country?
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A. Australia
B. France
C. Brazil
D. Germany
D. Germany
The famous ‘World Expo’ is hosted by which city from October 2021 to March 2022?
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A. Dubai
B. Abu Dhabi
C. Doha
D. Muscat
A. Dubai
First ever Pig-to-human heart transplant was performed in USA on January 12, 2022. Who was the recipient of the pig’s heart?
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A. David Roger
B. David Bennet sr.
C. Mariana jolie
D. None of these
B. David Bennet sr.
Name the Pakistan-born surgeon among team who made history with pig-to-human heart transplant?
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A. Dr. Ammar Hameed Khan
B. Dr. Syed Dawood Shah
C. Dr. Mohammad Mohiuddin
D. None of these
C. Dr. Mohammad Mohiuddin
Which country is facing unrest due to a sudden spike in fuel prices in January 2022?
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A. Uzbekistan
B. Turkmenistan
C. Afghanistan
D. Kazakhstan
D. Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan experienced a wave of protests and unrest in January 2022, which were sparked by a sudden spike in fuel prices. The government had lifted price caps on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), which is used by many Kazakhs to fuel their cars, and the price of LPG doubled overnight. This led to widespread anger and protests, which quickly escalated into violence.
Who is the first Black woman to appear on US coin?
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A. Maya Angelou
B. Phillis Wheatley
C. Wanda Coleman
D. Gwendolyn Brooks
A. Maya Angelou
Name of the landmine-sniffing Gold Medalist Rat died at the age of 8 years in Cambodia?
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A. Ben
B. Fievel
C. Magawa
D. Remy
C. Magawa
Who is the current Director General of World Health Organization (WHO) ?
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A. Kristalina Georgieva
B. Roberto Azevedo
C. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
D. None of these
C. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
When was world’s first Omicron case reported?
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A. 24 November 2021
B. 24 December 2021
C. 24 October 2021
D. None of these
A. 24 November 2021
Who is the Current President of European Parliament?
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A. Roberta Metsola
B. Dan Houser
C. George Vella
D. None of these
A. Roberta Metsola
The Indonesian Parliament approved a bill on January 18, 2022 to relocate the country’s capital from Jakarta to_________?
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A. Nusantara
B. Medan
C. Surabaya
D. Bandung
A. Nusantara.
Where will Indonesia’s new capital be?
End of dialog window. Indonesia’s government wants to move the capital from Jakarta on the island of Java to the island of Borneo. Nearly $33 billion (€33 billion) will be spent building the new metropolis Nusantara. The relocation is expected to take decades.
In January, Indonesia’s parliament passed a bill to relocate the country’s capital city from Jakarta on the island of Java to the East Kalimantan province of Borneo. The government then announced the city’s name: Nusantara, which loosely translates as archipelago in sanskrit.1
Which Tennis star was deported from Australia, after his unvaccinated status?
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A. Rafael Nadal
B. Novak Djokovic
C. Roger Federer
D. Daniil Medvedev
B. Novak Djokovic
Semeru volcano, which erupted recently, is located in which country?
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A. Japan
B. Indonesia
C. Philippines
D. Australia
B. Indonesia
Semeru is an active volcano located in East Java, Indonesia. It is the highest mountain on the island of Java. The name “Semeru” is derived from Meru, the central world mountain in Hinduism, or Sumeru, the abode of gods. This stratovolcano is also known as Mahameru, meaning “The Great Mountain” in Sanskrit. It is one of the more popular hiking destinations in Indonesia.
Semeru has been erupting since at least 1548. The most recent eruption occurred on December 4, 2021, when the volcano spewed a cloud of ash 15 kilometers into the sky and forced the evacuation of nearly 2,000 people.
Which country is set to ban the sale of tobacco to its next generation?
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A. Australia
B. Japan
C. New Zealand
D. India
C. New Zealand
River Seine, which was seen in the news recently, is located in which country?
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A. Russia
B. France
C. Australia
D. China
B. France
The Seine is France’s third-longest river, extending 485 miles from Dijon to the English Channel.
_____________won FIFA Best Player vote on Monday 17 January 2022?
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A. Lionel Messi
B. Muhammad Salah
C. Robert Lewandowski
D. None of these
C. Robert Lewandowski Robert Lewandowski won the 2021 FIFA Best Men’s Player award. He also won the 2020 award. He is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a striker for La Liga club Barcelona and captains the Poland national team. Recognised for his positioning, technique and finishing, Lewandowski is regarded as one of the best strikers of all time, as well as one of the most successful players in Bundesliga and Bayern Munich history. He has scored over 500 senior career goals for club and country.
According to the WHO, which country has the highest number of new Leprosy cases in the world annually?
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A. China
B. Pakistan
C. India
D. Indonesia
C. India
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), India has the highest number of new leprosy cases in the world annually. In 2020, there were 127,326 new cases of leprosy reported in India, accounting for 63% of the global total. Brazil was second with 20,735 new cases, followed by Indonesia with 17,439 new cases.
Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium leprae. It primarily affects the skin, nerves, and eyes. Leprosy is curable with early diagnosis and treatment. However, if left untreated, it can cause severe disabilities, including blindness and loss of limbs.
World longest metro line has been started in which country?
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A. USA
B. Switzerland
C. Japan
D. China
The world’s longest metro line is the Shanghai Metro, which is located in China. It has a total length of 831 kilometers (516 miles) and has 508 stations. The Shanghai Metro is also the world’s busiest metro system, with an average daily ridership of 10 million passengers.
The Shanghai Metro was first opened in 1993, and it has been expanding rapidly ever since. In 2021, the Shanghai Metro added 10 new lines, and it is expected to add another 10 lines by 2025. The Shanghai Metro is a vital part of the city’s transportation system, and it is a major tourist attraction.
World longest metro line has been started in which country?
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A. USA
B. Switzerland
C. Japan
D. China
D. China
Which Central Bank Won the IFN global award 2021 for promoting Islamic Finance across the World ?
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A. State Bank of Pakistan
A. Bank Negara Malaysia
C. Saudi Central Bank
D. None of these
A. State Bank of Pakistan
Which Central Bank Won the IFN global award 2021 for promoting Islamic Finance across the World ?
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A. State Bank of Pakistan
A. Bank Negara Malaysia
C. Saudi Central Bank
D. None of these
A. State Bank of Pakistan
Who is the Current President of the Tunisia?
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A. Saad hariri
B. Khalifa haftar
C. Kaies saied
D. None of these
C. Kaies saied
The current president of Tunisia is Kais Saied. He was elected in 2019 and took office on October 23, 2019. Saied is a former law professor and political independent. He is known for his strong stance against corruption and his commitment to social justice.
Himawari-8 is a satellite of __________?
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A. Japan
B. Australia
C. China
D. South Korea
A. Japan
Himawari-8 is a Japanese weather satellite, the 8th of the Himawari geostationary weather satellites operated by the Japan Meteorological Agency. The spacecraft was constructed by Mitsubishi Electric with assistance from Boeing
____________has been declared ODI Cricketer of the Year 2021 by the International Cricket Council (ICC)?
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A. Babar Azam
B. Rohit Sharma
C. Virat Kohli
D. David Warner
A. Babar Azam
Who is the new head of EU parliament, also the youngest ever person to clinch the job?
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A. Roberta Metsola
B. Maria Van Kerkhove
C. Adrlina macrioma
D. None of these
A. Roberta Metsola
Indonesia has announced that its new capital will be called_________?
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A. Jakarta
B. Nusantara
C. Bandung
D. Makassar
B. Nusantara
Indonesia’s new capital city will be called Nusantara. The name was chosen by President Joko Widodo on January 18, 2022. Nusantara is a Javanese word that means “archipelago.” It is a fitting name for Indonesia, which is an archipelagic country with over 17,000 islands.
The new capital city will be located on the island of Borneo, in the province of East Kalimantan. It is expected to be completed by 2024. The city will be a “smart city” that is designed to be environmentally friendly and sustainable. It will also be a “forest city” that is surrounded by forests and parks.
Under the JCPOA, Iran had committed to keep Uranium Enrichment to ________?
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A. 2%
B. 2.67%
C. 3.67%
D. 4%
C. 3.67%
ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year 2021?
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A. Joe Root
B. Babar Azam
C. Muhammad Shami
D. James Anderson
A. Joe Root
Who has won the award for the women ODI cricketer of the year award 2021?
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A. Smriti Mandhana
B. Sarah Taylor
C. Jess jonnassen
D. Lizalle Lee
D. Lizalle Lee
Which country inked $44bn debt deal with the IMF on Jan 28, 2022?
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A. Argentina
B. Brazil
C. Peru
D. Columbia
A. Argentina
The army of which country deposed it’s president in on 24 January,2022?
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A. Burkina Faso
B. South Sudan
C. Namibia
D. Zimbabwe
A. Burkina Faso
On January 24, 2022, the army of Burkina Faso deposed President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré. The coup was led by Lieutenant Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, who is now the president of the country.
The coup was a result of the growing discontent with Kaboré’s government. Kaboré had been in power since 2015, and he had been criticized for his handling of the country’s security crisis. Burkina Faso has been facing a growing Islamist insurgency, and Kaboré’s government had been unable to stop the violence.
“Partygate scandal” is associated with which world leader?
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A. Boris Johnson
B. Scott Morrison
C. Donald trump
D. None of these
A. Boris Johnson
Partygate was a political scandal in the United Kingdom about parties and other gatherings of government and Conservative Party staff held during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021, when public health restrictions prohibited most gatherings.
“Blue diamond affair” is related to Saudi Arabia and_______?
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A. Thailand
B. UAE
C. Israel
D. China
A. Thailand
The Blue Diamond Affair is a series of unresolved crimes and embittered diplomatic relations triggered by the 1989 theft of gems belonging to the House of Saud by a Thai employee. The affair has soured relations between Saudi Arabia and Thailand for over 30 years
Europe’s busiest airport in 2021 was __________?
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A. Sheremetyevo International Airport
B. Schiphol Airport
C. Istanbul Airport
D. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
C. Istanbul Airport
The 2022 Women’s Hockey Asia Cup will be held in which country?
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A. Myanmar
B. Saudi Arabia
C. Baharian
D. Oman
D. Oman
Who has termed Israel an “apartheid” state?
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A. Amnesty International
B. Human rights watch
C. Human rights commission of Pakistan
D. UNESCO
A. Amnesty International
In February 2022, Amnesty International published a report titled “Israel’s Apartheid Against Palestinians: Cruel System of Domination and Crime Against Humanity.” The report concluded that Israel is committing the crime of apartheid against Palestinians and called for an end to the occupation of the Palestinian territories.
Amnesty International is a non-governmental organization that campaigns for human rights worldwide. It was founded in 1961 and has over seven million members and supporters in more than 150 countries. Amnesty International is independent of any government, political ideology, economic interest or religion.
What is the name of the Tropical Storm which made landfall on three southern African countries?
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A. Rina
B. Ana
C. Boss
D. Sue
B. Ana
Moderate Tropical Storm Ana was a deadly tropical cyclone that affected the African nations of Madagascar, Malawi and Mozambique and the third-deadliest tropical cyclone in 2022
Who is the Current Chairman of ICC?
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A. Greg Barclay
B. Shashank Manohar
C. Manu Sawhney
D. None of these
A. Greg Barclay
The current chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) is Greg Barclay. He was elected on 24 November 2020 and is the first independent chairman of the ICC. Barclay is a New Zealander and has been involved in cricket for over 40 years. He played for New Zealand at the under-19 level and has also served as a coach and administrator
As per a recent research by Oxford University Press, which has been chosen as Children’s word of the year for 2021?
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A. Depression
B. Virus
C. Anxiety
D. School
C. Anxiety
The Oxford University Press said that the choice of “anxiety” as the Children’s Word of the Year reflects the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children’s mental health. The pandemic has led to school closures, social isolation, and uncertainty, all of which can contribute to anxiety.
Which country has banned BBC News from broadcasting in its nation?
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A. Myanmar
B. India
C. China
D. Pakistan
C. China