Mr. Hamza Shahbaz Sharif served as the ________ Chief Minister of Punjab.
- (A) 18th
- (B) 19th
- (C) 20th
- (D) 21st
- (D) 21st
Mr. Hamza Shahbaz Sharif is the 21st Chief Minister of Punjab. He has represented the nation in the National Assembly twice: first from 2008 to 2013 and again from 2013 to 2018. In 2018, he was re-elected for the third time as a member of both the National and Provincial Assemblies to represent his hometown Lahore. He also served as Leader of the Opposition in the Punjab Assembly from 2018 to 2022.Education-wise, Hamza Shahbaz first went to Government College Lahore to receive his graduation, and later to London School of Economics for a law degree with LL.B (Hons.).
Shalimar Bagh was constructed by:
- (A) Akbar
- (B) Jahangir
- (C) Shah Jahan
- (D) Aurangzeb
- (C) Shah Jahan
The construction of the Shalimar Gardens began in 1641 under the leadership of Emperor Shah Jahan and was completed in 1642. This speaks volumes about the glamour and intricacy of the Mughal period. In 1981, the Shalimar Gardens were declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, which speaks volumes about the level of cultural importance of the place. The site stands as a peak example of Mughal Gardens that eloquently blend architecture, nature, and beauty.
Where were the Winter Olympics 2022 held?
- (A) Japan
- (B) China
- (C) Italy
- (D) USA
- (B) China
The 2022 Winter Olympic Games were held in Beijing, China, making Beijing the first city in history to host both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. The events took place in Beijing and surrounding areas such as Yanqing and Zhangjiakou, presenting a juxtaposition of modern infrastructure and rough, natural beauty in the mountains.
Kaavan elephant was sent from Pakistan to which country on the direction of court?
- (A) Cambodia
- (B) Ireland
- (C) Taiwan
- (D) Italy
- (A) Cambodia
Kaavan, the Asian elephant known as the “world’s loneliest elephant,” was sent from Pakistan to Cambodia on the direction of the Islamabad High Court.
“Akbarnama” was written by:
- (A) Kalhan
- (B) Birhal
- (C) Ibn Batuta
- (D) Abul Fazal
- (D) Abul Fazal
Akbarnama, also called the Book of Akbar, was written by Abu’l-Fazl ibn Mubarak. Abul Fazl-one of Akbar’s valued courtiers (commonly referred to as the nine jewels). In Persian, between 1589 and 1596, he composed this official biography with an elaborate, detailed, and illuminated portrait of Akbar Emperor: his life, reign, and the functioning of the Mughal Empire.
Who served as Pakistan’s first Civil Martial Law Administrator?
- (A) Sikandar Mirza
- (B) Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
- (C) Ayub Khan
- (D) Pervaiz Musharraf
- (B) Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto first took up a role of a Civilian Chief Martial Law Administrator in Pakistan. He took up this role on December 20, 1971, following General Yahya Khan’s resignation and secession of East Pakistan. This was a first because civilians had never held this role before.
Farooq Ahmad Laghari served as President of Pakistan from:
- (A) 14 July 1993 to 12 November 1998
- (B) 14 November 1993 to 02 November 1998
- (C) 14 November 1993 to 02 December 1997
- (D) 17 November 1996 to 12 December 1997
- (C) 14 November 1993 to 02 December 1997
Farooq Ahmad Khan Leghari was the 8th president of Pakistan. He served as such from November 14, 1993, to December 2, 1997. He contested as a candidate of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and made history as the first ethnic Baloch to become the president of the country. His tenure came to an end with his resignation due to a Constitutional standoff with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
Where will the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup be held?
- (A) United States
- (B) Australia and New Zealand
- (C) France
- (D) Canada
- (B) Australia and New Zealand
The FIFA Women’s World Cup, held in 2023 in Australia and New Zealand, made history as it was the first tournament to have two host nations. This was also the tournament with 32 teams, uniting many teams around the world in various venues in these two nations.
In the Northern Hemisphere, which direction does wind flow around areas of high pressure?
- (A) Counter clockwise direction
- (B) Clockwise direction
- (C) South west direction
- (D) Downward direction
- (B) Clockwise direction
In the Northern Hemisphere, a high-pressure area will have its winds moving out, or away, in a clockwise motion. This is due to the Coriolis Effect, which causes the winds to swing out or away from the center. This contrasts with low-pressure areas, which have counterclockwise motion.
What is the highest share among all types of commercial energy consumption?
- (A) Petroleum
- (C) Natural Gas
- (B) Coal
- (D) Renewable Energy
- (A) Petroleum
The correct option is (A) Petroleum.
Of all the sources of commercial energy in the world, petroleum-or oil-is by far the largest. Petroleum is a major source of energy for transportation, industrial applications, and a broad category of petrochemicals.
Of all the sources of commercial energy in the world, petroleum-or oil-is by far the largest. Petroleum is a major source of energy for transportation, industrial applications, and a broad category of petrochemicals.