Which country was the last one to become a member of SAARC?
- (A) Afghanistan
- (B) China
- (C) Iran
- (D) Sri Lanka
- (A) Afghanistan
Afghanistan joined the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) as its newest member. It became the eighth country in this group during the 14th summit held in April 2007. Initially, SAARC had seven founding nations that came together on December 8, 1985.
David obtained 76, 65, 82, 67 and 85 marks (out of 100) in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. What are his average marks?
- (A) 69
- (B) 72
- (C) 75
- (D) 76
- (C) 75
Who was the President of UN General Assembly in 1962-1963?
- (A) Ali Raza Ismail
- (B) Sir Zafarullah Khan
- (C) Ismat T. Kittani
- (D) Mongi Salim
- (B) Sir Zafarullah Khan
Sir Muhammad Zafarullah Khan held the position of President of the United Nations General Assembly from 1962 to 1963. He was there on behalf of Pakistan.
The third battle of Panipat was fought between:
- (A) Afghans and Indians
- (B) Afghans and Sikhs
- (C) Afghans and Marathas
- (D) Afghans and Rajputs
- (C) Afghans and Marathas
On January 14, 1761, the Third Battle of Panipat took place. Ahmad Shah Durrani led the Afghan forces against the Maratha Empire. The two sides clashed in a significant historical confrontation. The battle marked a crucial event involving Durrani’s invading army and the Marathas defending their territory.
Which company plans to invest $94.04 million in a ‘virtual pipeline’ to deliver imported Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) at the doorsteps of industrial sector?
- (A) Oil and Gas Development Company Limited
- (B) Pakistan Petroleum Limited
- (C) Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority
- (D) Gwadar Gas Port Limited
- (D) Gwadar Gas Port Limited
Gwadar Gas Port Limited (GGPL) intends to pump $94.04 million into a project for a “virtual pipeline.” This venture will allow them to supply imported Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) straight to both industrial and private sector users.
Who is the current Secretary General of SAARC?
- (A) Arjun Bahadur Thapa
- (B) Amjad Hussain B. Sial
- (C) Esala Weerakoon
- (D) Golam Sarwar
- (D) Golam Sarwar
The current Secretary-General of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is Ambassador Md. Golam Sarwar of Bangladesh, who assumed office on October 25, 2023.
Which of the following is known as the coldest city in the world?
- (A) Yakutsk
- (B) Fraser
- (C) Dudinka
- (D) Harbin
- (A) Yakutsk
Yakutsk, known as the coldest city on Earth, holds the record for the lowest average winter temperatures among major populated areas. It’s in eastern Siberia, Russia. Since it’s far from the ocean, Yakutsk doesn’t get any help moderating its climate and faces brutal winters due to its continental conditions. In wintertime, temperatures often plunge below −40°C and can even approach −50°C when things get really bad.
A photograph measuring 5.5 cm by 9 cm is enlarged in the ratio of 7:5. What is the new length and width of the picture?
- (A) 7.8 cm by 12.5 cm
- (B) 7.7 cm by 12.6 cm
- (C) 7.8 cm by 12.7 cm
- (D) 7.9 cm by 12.9 cm
- (B) 7.7 cm by 12.6 cm
Length = ( 9 × 7/5 = 12.6 ) cm
Leader of the Muslim League delegation in the first Round Table Conference was:
- (A) Liaqat Ali Khan
- (B) Sir Agha Khan
- (C) Qauid-e-Azam
- (D) Allama Iqbal
- (B) Sir Agha Khan
In November 1930, the First Round Table Conference took place in London. Sir Agha Khan III, also known as Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah, led the Muslim delegation. His skills in diplomacy and representation of Muslim interests made him the top choice to face British authorities. While Muhammad Ali Jinnah and others were present, Agha Khan III was the main representative and negotiator for Muslims.
Chemical substances that increase Earth’s surface temperature is known as:
- (A) Climate change
- (B) Urbanization
- (C) Greenhouse gases
- (D) Global warming
- (C) Greenhouse gases
Greenhouse gases are chemicals that cause the Earth’s surface to warm by trapping heat in the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and water vapor are some examples. They let sunlight enter the planet but block heat (infrared radiation) from going back into space. This process of holding onto heat is called the greenhouse effect.