The political term “Shadow Cabinet” stands for:
- (A) A cabinet of ministers specialized in their fields
- (B) A group of specialized critics in the official opposition party
- (C) A cabinet unelected technologies
- (D) A group of ministers who are very close to Prime Minister
- (B) A group of specialized critics in the official opposition party
The Shadow Cabinet: basically, the opposition’s senior team of spokespeople (the Shadow Ministers) which tracks and mirrors every member of the government’s Cabinet. Their job is to critique government policies and actions, and to hold individual ministers accountable for how they perform. They also develop and propose alternative policies to the public within their own areas of responsibility-their portfolios. And they prepare themselves to step into government if their party wins the next election.
“Deal of the Century” was presented by Donald Trump related to:
- (A) US-China Trade
- (B) US-Iran Relations
- (C) US-Russia Relations
- (D) Palestine Issue
- (D) Palestine Issue
“Deal of the Century,” officially referred to as “Peace to Prosperity,” was introduced by Trump on January 28, 2020, and was intended for the settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. This deal provided a framework for a solution, such as the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and the annexation of part of the West Bank.
The lengthiest written constitution of the world is:
- (A) British Constitution
- (B) Indian Constitution
- (C) Chinese Constitution
- (D) French Constitution
- (B) Indian Constitution
The Constitution of India is the longest constitution of any sovereign nation. The Constitution of India has started with 395 articles, 22 parts, and 8 schedules. The Constitution of India has grown into a document that has more than 470 articles and 12 schedules, exceeding 146,000 words in English. The Constitution of India contains details of administrative, legal, and governance practices.
The term “REX” stands for:
- (A) The King
- (B) The Crown
- (C) The Court
- (D) The Parliament
- (A) The King
The word REX is a Latin word that means King or Ruler. It is commonly used in British royal cyphers to represent the reigning King (e.g., Charles III R for “Rex”).
“Ho Chi Minh” was the famous political leader of:
- (A) Vietnam
- (B) Laos
- (C) Japan
- (D) Thailand
- (A) Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh was the illustrious Vietnamese revolutionary and communist leader who established the Viet Minh in 1941. He was the President of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam) from 1945 until his death in 1969. He was instrumental in the fight for freedom from French colonialism and was at the helm in North Vietnam during the Vietnam War.
Continental Shelf limit of Pakistan is:
- (A) 12 Nautical Miles
- (B) 100 Nautical Miles
- (C) 250 Nautical Miles
- (D) 350 Nautical Miles
- (D) 350 Nautical Miles
Pakistan’s continental shelf extends out to 350 nautical miles from its coastline. This extension beyond the previous 200 NM was approved by the UN Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf on March 19, 2015, adding 50,000 square kilometers to Pakistan’s seabed territory.
Soviet Union was replaced by Russian Federation in:
- (A) October, 1991
- (B) November, 1991
- (C) December, 1991
- (D) 11th January, 1992
- (C) December, 1991
The USSR ceased to exist as the Soviet Union and was officially replaced by the Russian Federation on December 26, 1991. When the USSR dissolved, the Russian SFSR was renamed the Russian Federation on December 25, 1991, with Boris Yeltsin at the helm of the newly formed state.
Settlement of border dispute and signing of “Boundary Agreement” with China proved a milestone in the history of Sino-Pak relations. Which of the following diplomats rendered his services to finalize the agreement?
- (A) Manzoor Qadir
- (B) Agha Muhammad Raza
- (C) Z.A Bhutto
- (D) Muhammad Ali Bogra
- (B) Agha Muhammad Raza
The notable diplomat who did the real work in facilitating the signing of the Boundary Agreement between Pakistan and China in 1963 was Agha Muhammad Raza. Although the signing was done on March 2, 1963, in Beijing, China, with the presence of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and China’s Chen Yi, the technical completion of the agreement was facilitated by Major General Agha Muhammad Raza, Pakistan’s Ambassador in China between 1962 and 1966. In Beijing, he facilitated the high-level talks that resulted in the agreement, settling the nearly 500-mile border dispute between Pakistan and China. The agreement established the boundary between China’s Xinjiang and Pakistan’s Kashmir, which includes Hunza and Gilgit, and also involved the ceding of the Shaksgam Valley to China, marking an important milestone in Sino-Pak relations.
“Kyoto Protocol” came into force in which year?
- (A) 2003
- (B) 2005
- (C) 2006
- (D) 2007
- (B) 2005
The Kyoto Protocol was adopted on December 11, 1997; however, due to the long and complex process of ratification, it came into force on February 16, 2005. Currently, there are 192 Parties to the Kyoto Protocol.
Pakistan installed its first nuclear power plant in Karachi with the help of:
- (A) France
- (B) USA
- (C) Canada
- (D) China
- (C) Canada
Pakistan began its nuclear power program by establishing the first nuclear power plant, the KANUPP-1 (Karachi Nuclear Power Plant), with the help of the Canadians. A “turnkey” contract was signed with the Canadian General Electric company in May 1965. The 137 MWe pressurized heavy water reactor was completed in 1971 and began operation in 1972.