Identify the Pakistani who played vital role in the formation of UNICEF?
- (A) M.A.H Isphani
- (B) Patras Bukhari
- (C) Sir Zafarullah Khan
- (D) Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
- (B) Patras Bukhari
Patras Bukhari (Syed Ahmed Shah Patras Bukhari) was instrumental in determining the direction that UNICEF should follow and in seeing to it that its work continued. In his capacity as Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Patras Bukhari passionately advocated that the work of UNICEF should be directed towards the development of developing countries.
“In a jiffy” means:
- (A) In a trouble
- (B) Without any delay
- (C) Unable to decide
- (D) Friendly way
- (B) Without any delay
Which city is the Headquarter of Islamic Development Bank?
- (A) Abu Dhabi
- (B) Damascus
- (C) Jeddah
- (D) Islamabad
- (C) Jeddah
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) is headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The bank was established in 1975 and operates as a multilateral development finance institution that focuses on Islamic finance for economic development and growth.
Identify the meaning of the word “Craving”:
- (A) Desire
- (B) Creating
- (C) Fatal
- (D) Bravery
- (A) Desire
Craving is that strong and pressing desire for something, often a specific substance, food, or activity. It is not simply a desire or a want for something; it is a powerful combination of thoughts and physical sensations that are often overwhelming.
Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) came into being in 1969 as the result of the incident:
- (A) Israel’s occupation of Arab territories
- (B) Assassination of King Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia
- (C) Burning of Al-Aqsa Mosque by the Jews
- (D) Oil crises in the world
- (C) Burning of Al-Aqsa Mosque by the Jews
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) was formed as a result of the First Islamic Summit Conference, which was held in Rabat, Morocco, from September 22 to 25, 1969. What actually led to its formation was the international outcry following an arson attack on the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem on August 21, 1969. Although carried out by an Australian extremist, it served as a turning point for Muslim-majority countries to protect Islamic holy sites and increase a sense of unity among themselves.
The tenure of the office for the services Chiefs of the Armed Forces of Pakistan is:
- (A) 2 years
- (B) 3 years
- (C) 4 years
- (D) 5 years
- (D) 5 years
“Mast Tawakali” is prominent poet of:
- (A) Balochi
- (B) Sindhi
- (C) Barohi
- (D) Pashto
- (A) Balochi
The Balochi culture of the 19th century has a prominent figure in the form of Mast Tawakali (1825-1892), a Sufi poet and mystic who sought change through his writings in the Balochi language. He is often credited as the “Father of Balochi Literature” and writes of Sufism and the struggles of the common man, making him one of the most influential Balochi poets of all time.
Income of a company doubles after every one year. If the initial income was Rs.4 lac. What would be the income after 5 years?
- (A) Rs.1.28 Crores
- (B) Rs.2.25 Crores
- (C) Rs.3.25 Crores
- (D) Rs.3.75 Crores
- (A) Rs.1.28 Crores
“Shiwalik” and “Pir Punjal” hills are part of:
- (A) Himalayas Range
- (B) Hindu Kush Range
- (C) Kirthar Range
- (D) Karakorum Range
- (A) Himalayas Range
Pakistan is the member of one of the following International Organization. Identify:
- (A) G-7
- (B) D-8
- (C) ASEAN
- (D) OPEC
- (B) D-8
Pakistan was also a founder member of the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation, also known as Developing-8. It was founded in 1997 and seeks to promote economic cooperation among eight major Muslim countries, including Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Turkey. In December 2024, Azerbaijan became the ninth member.