Who was the first Chief Justice of Pakistan?
- (A) Mian Abdur Rashid
- (B) Alvin R. Cornelius
- (C) Muhammad Munir
- (D) Muhammad Shahabuddin
- (A) Mian Abdur Rashid
Sir Mian Abdul Rashid was the first Chief Justice of Pakistan, who took office in 1949 and continued as the Chief Justice until June 29, 1954. He made an important contribution to the country’s new legal system after the achievement of independence.
Kashmiri leader Maqbool Butt was martyred in:
- (A) 1984
- (C) 1986
- (B) 1985
- (D) 1987
- (A) 1984
Freedom fighter from the land of Kashmir, named Maqbool Butt, was executed (hanged) in the Indian Tihar jail in New Delhi on the 11th of February in 1984. He was hanged for his role in the struggle for the freedom of the Kashmir land. He was buried inside the jail compound, and every year the Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control observe the martyrdom anniversary of the freedom fighter.
The Cabinet approved the National Security Policy (NSP) on:
- (A) 12 January 2021
- (B) 13 January 2022
- (C) 28 December 2021
- (D) 14 January 2022
- (C) 28 December 2021
The Federal Cabinet of Pakistan cleared the nation’s first National Security Policy (NSP) for the term 2022-2026 on December 28, 2021. The policy is centered around economic security and a citizen-centric approach and was cleared in a cabinet meeting led by PM Imran Khan the very next day after it was cleared by the National Security Committee (NSC) the day before.
The Gandhara School of art developed during the reign of the:
- (A) Guptas
- (B) Kushanas
- (C) Mughals
- (D) Mauryas
- (B) Kushanas
The Gandhara School of art originated and flourished during the reign of Kushan Emperor Kanishka in the 1st century AD. This school of art derived from the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent, which is modern-day Pakistan and Afghanistan.
International Mother Language Day is celebrated every year on:
- (A) 19 February
- (B) 20 February
- (C) 21 February
- (D) 22 February
- (C) 21 February
International Mother Language Day is annually celebrated on 21st February to commemorate the diversity in languages and cultures as well as multilingualism in the world. UNESCO declared this event in November 1999, and it is celebrated every year since 2000 in commemoration of the Language Movement in Bangladesh.
In which type of rocks is limestone found?
- (A) Igneous rock
- (B) Metamorphic rock
- (C) Backlight rock
- (D) Sedimentary rock
- (D) Sedimentary rock
Limestone is a type of sedimentary rock that is primarily composed of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃), generally in the form of calcite. It forms in marine environments as accumulating shells, coral, algae, and fecal matter, or when calcium carbonate precipitates directly out of lake or sea water.
Where do Jhelum and Chenab Rivers meet?
- (A) Khanki Headworks
- (B) Trimmu
- (C) Panjnad
- (D) Rasool Pur
- (B) Trimmu
The rivers of Jhelum and Chenab meet at the Trimmu Barrage in Jhang District in Punjab, Pakistan. Here, the meeting occurs near Atharan Hazari, where the river Jhelum empties into Chenab River. They then continue with the flow towards the Panjnad River.
When the Kashmir issue was first discussed in the United Nations, who served as the British delegate?
- (A) Samuel Beckett
- (B) Ralph Bunche
- (C) Philip Noel Baker
- (D) Anthony Eden
- (C) Philip Noel Baker
Philip Noel-Baker, who was the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations, was the head of the British delegation when the Kashmir issue came before the United Nations Security Council in January 1948. He often had the support of Lord Ismay and was heavily involved in putting forth the initial ideas regarding the peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute.
Deficiency of Vitamin D results in:
- (A) Scurvy
- (B) Rickets
- (C) Night blindness
- (D) Itching
- (B) Rickets
Deficiency in vitamin D causes the bones to be soggy and weak, making them more prone to breaks. For children, it causes rickets with deformities, whereas adults may develop osteomalacia or osteoporosis, resulting in pain and a higher chance of breaking their bones. It also tricks the muscles into being weak, making them fatigue. Consultation with a doctor reveals that it may lead to a hurting immune system.
The current Secretary General of OIC belongs to:
- (A) Saudi Arabia
- (B) Chad
- (C) Qatar
- (D) Kuwait
- (B) Chad
His Excellency Hissein Brahim Taha is the sitting Secretary General of the O.I.C (Organization of Islamic Cooperation) hailing from Chad. The assumption of this post took effect on November 17, 2021, coupled with experience of high diplomatic repute and a background with significant experience as Chad’s former Foreign Minister.