INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

1. In a surprise move, which of the following country’s central bank adopted Negative Interest Rate policy?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. India
  2. Japan
  3. China
  4. Canada
Correct Answer: China

2. Which of the following country’s capital is all set to become the world’s first city to have 5G network by 2018?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Canada
  2. Spain
  3. Russia
  4. Sweden
Correct Answer: Sweden

3. The only Muslim woman who attended Round Table Conference (RTC) was

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Begum Salma Tasaduq Hussain
  2. Fatima Jinnah
  3. Begum Shaista Ikram Ullah
  4. Begum Jahaanara Shahnawaz
Correct Answer: Begum Jahaanara Shahnawaz

4. The British sold the Kashmir to Gulab Singh Dogra under the treaty of?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Treaty of Amritsar
  2. Treaty of Lahore
  3. Instrument of accession
  4. Treaty of Kashmir
Correct Answer: Treaty of Amritsar

5. The United Nations General Assembly has declared the decade 2021-30 as?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. The decade on ecosystem restoration
  2. The decade for the rehabilitation of refugees
  3. The decade for environmental change
  4. The decade for peace and stability
Correct Answer: The decade on ecosystem restoration

6. The Quaid e Azam resigned from the membership of imperial Legislative council on account of:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Hindu Muslim riots
  2. Rowlett Act
  3. Internal differences of Muslim League
  4. Demand of Independence
Correct Answer: Rowlett Act

7. China have claim on part of Indian Provence of:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Arunachal Paradesh
  2. Madihya Pardesh
  3. Himachal Paradesh
  4. United Province
Correct Answer: Arunachal Paradesh

8. "Deal of the century" presented by US President Donald Trump related to:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. US China Trade
  2. US Iran relations
  3. US Russia relations
  4. Palestine issue
Correct Answer: Palestine issue

9. Ho Chi Minh was:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Leader of Vietnam
  2. Leader of Laos
  3. Leader of Thailand
  4. Leader of Japan
Correct Answer: Leader of Vietnam

10. Soviet Union was replaced by Russian Federation in:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. October 1991
  2. November 1991
  3. December 1991
  4. January 1992
Correct Answer: December 1991

11. In 2018, German Chancellor Angela Merkel was sworn in for:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Second time
  2. Third time
  3. Fourth time
  4. Fifth time
Correct Answer: Fourth time

12. The India's current president is:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Pranab Mukherjee
  2. Venkalah Naidu
  3. Pratibha Patel
  4. Ram Nath Kovind
Correct Answer: Ram Nath Kovind

13. India represent what percent of South Asia's population?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 40%
  2. 55%
  3. 70%
  4. 25%
Correct Answer: 70%

14. Arab spring movement in Middle East started from which country?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Tunis
  2. Egypt
  3. Syria
  4. Sudan
Correct Answer: Tunis

15. Who among the following is the current Secretary General of SAARC?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Ahmad Saleem
  2. Amjad Hussain Sial
  3. Arjun Bahadur Thappa
  4. Q.A. Rahim
Correct Answer: Amjad Hussain Sial

16. Kurt Waldheim was an Austrian diplomat and statesman who served two terms as the _________ secretary general of the United Nations.

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Third
  2. Fourth
  3. Fifth
  4. Sixth
Correct Answer: Fourth

17. Paris Climate Agreement was adopted in:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 2014
  2. 201
  3. 2016
  4. 2017
Correct Answer: 2015

18. The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) also known as RIO Summit was held in:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 1990
  2. 1991
  3. 1992
  4. 1993
Correct Answer: 1992

19. Who is the Chief Executive of Islamic republic of Afghanistan?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Ashraf Ghani
  2. Abdullah Abdullah
  3. Salahuddin Rabbani
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: None of these

20. Which was the first Gulf state who recognized Israel?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. UAE
  2. Qatar
  3. Bahrain
  4. Oman
Correct Answer: UAE

21. Due to geo strategic position no peace is possible in Afghanistan without the active support and co-operation of:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. India
  2. Iran
  3. Pakistan
  4. China
Correct Answer: Paki

22. Angela Markel is the head of which country:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. France
  2. Germany
  3. Britain
  4. Italy
Correct Answer: Germany

23. Why did the USA withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council in June 2018?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. USA believed there was a bias against Israel
  2. USA believed it was a being blackmailed
  3. Human rights is not a priority for USA at the moment
  4. Trump wanted to show USA a ' courageous' nation
Correct Answer: USA believed there was a bias against Israel

24. Which of the following Countries recently allowed the women to drive a car alone?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Iran
  2. Qatar
  3. UAE
  4. none of these
Correct Answer: None of these

25. The 18th Non-Aligned Movement summit Conference was held on 25 & 26 October, 2019, in:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Egypt
  2. Brazil
  3. Indonesia
  4. Azerbaijan
Correct Answer: Azerbaijan

26. Jacob Zuma is the President of

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Zimbabwe
  2. Kenya
  3. South Africa
  4. Zambia
Correct Answer: South Africa

27. Banaras Institute was the first practical step taken against:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Urdu
  2. Bengali
  3. Persian
  4. English
Correct Answer: Urdu

28. Which one of the following countries is not a member of OPEC?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Angola
  2. Gabon
  3. Malaysia
  4. Algeria
Correct Answer: Malaysia

29. Gen Joseph Dunford belongs to:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. UK Army
  2. France Army
  3. Italy Army
  4. US Army
Correct Answer: US Army

30. PRODA (Public Representative Office Disqualification Act) was passed in:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. January 1949
  2. January 1959
  3. January 1950
  4. January 1960
Correct Answer: January 1949

31. The murder of Archduke Ferdinand, the heir to Austrian throne, became the immediate cause of which war:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. World War I
  2. Battle of Borodino
  3. Battle of Jutland
  4. World War II
Correct Answer: World War I

32. 17th MENA (Middle East and North Africa) World Economic Forum held in which country?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Sri Lanka
  2. Jordan
  3. Saudia Arabia
  4. Iran
Correct Answer: Jordan

33. Who is Father of Local Self Government in India?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  2. Sardar Patel
  3. Lord Ripon
  4. Nagaruna
Correct Answer: Lord Ripon

34. Which party started "Quit India Movement"?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Muslim League
  2. Majlas-e-Ehrar
  3. Congress
  4. Khaksar Tehreek
Correct Answer: Congress

35. Through a much shorter route through CPEC, China will be able to trade with South Asia, Middle East, West Asia and:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. North Africa
  2. Japan
  3. Taiwan
  4. North Korea
Correct Answer: North Africa

36. Which of following is not a member of BRICS?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Brazil
  2. Canada
  3. China
  4. Russia
Correct Answer: Canada

37. When did Lord Curzon announce the Partition of Bengal?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 16th October 1904
  2. 16th October 1905
  3. 16th October 1906
  4. 16th October 1907
Correct Answer: 16th October 1905

38. Emmanuel Macron was elected as the youngest ever President of France in 2017 at the age of:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 29 year
  2. 34 years
  3. 37 years
  4. 39 years
Correct Answer: 39 years

39. When was the report of Simon Commission published?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. May 1930
  2. May 1929
  3. June 1929
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: May 1930

40. Danish War was fought in:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 1870
  2. 1864
  3. 1872
  4. 1875
Correct Answer: 1864

41. British fought opium war with:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Japan
  2. China
  3. Russia
  4. Amercia
Correct Answer: China

42. Iran launched monkey into space in:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 2011
  2. 2013
  3. 2015
  4. 2017
Correct Answer: 2013

43. WHO recommended Visa restrictions on Nigeria, Afghanistan and ________?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. India
  2. Pakistan
  3. Iran
  4. Somalia
Correct Answer: Pakistan

44. COP 23, a climate change conference, was held in Bonn and was presided by:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Fiji Marshall Islands
  2. Indonesia
  3. Palau
Correct Answer: Fiji

45. The headquarters of Arab Monetary Fund is located in:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Abu Dhabi
  2. Cairo
  3. Doha
  4. Jeddah
Correct Answer: Abu Dhabi

46. Berber Tribe is an ethnic group which is mostly indigenous to:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. South America
  2. South East Asia
  3. North Africa
  4. Central Asia
Correct Answer: North Africa

47. Who was appointed by the Queen Elizabeth as the designate successor of the Commonwealth?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Prince William
  2. Prince Charles
  3. Prince Harry
  4. Prince Phillip
Correct Answer: Prince Charles

48. Brexit referendum which was about the UK's exit from the European Union was held on:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 23 June 2017
  2. 23 June 2016
  3. 23 June 2015
  4. 23 June 2014
Correct Answer: 23 June 2016

49. Food and Agriculture Organization in UN agency that is fighting hunger and food problems in the world. Its headquarter is in:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Rome Italy
  2. Sofia Bulgaria
  3. Budapest Hungry
  4. Bucharest Roamania
Correct Answer: Rome, Italy

50. Algeria got independence from France in:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 1961
  2. 1956
  3. 1962
  4. 1965
Correct Answer: 1962

51. What is the name of current crown Prince of Saudi Arabia?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Salman bin Muhammad
  2. Nayef bin Muhammad Muhammad bin Nayof
  3. None of these
Correct Answer: None of these

52. When did the Organization of Islamic Conference change its name to Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 28 June 2011
  2. 27 Dec 2010
  3. 1 Jan 2011
  4. 28 June 2012
Correct Answer: 28 June 2011

53. BRICS is the acronym for an association of five major emerging economies. The grouping comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China and _______.

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. South Africa
  2. Singapore
  3. South Korea
  4. Sweden
Correct Answer: South Africa

54. French president Emmanuel Macron belongs to which political party?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Democratic centre
  2. Union for popular Movement
  3. La Republique En Marche
  4. Socialist Party
Correct Answer: La Republique En Marche

55. Line of Actual control (LAC) is a disputed border-line between:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. China and India
  2. China and Pakistan
  3. India and Pakistan
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: China and India

56. ________ was formed in 1922 under the leadership of Vladimir Lenin.

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Japan
  2. Korea
  3. Soviet Union
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: Soviet Union

57. Which of the following countries is not a member of BRICS (Association of newly Emerging Economics)?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Brazil
  2. Canada
  3. Russia
  4. India
Correct Answer: Canada

58. 'Spratly Island' in the South China Sea are disputed between China and:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Vietnam
  2. Malaysia
  3. Philippines
  4. All of these
Correct Answer: All of these

59. What is the designation of Antonia Guetress in UN:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Secretary General of UN
  2. Head of UN
  3. President of UN
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: Secretary General of UN

60. Former Secretary General Kofi Anan of United Nations belonged to which country?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Uganda
  2. China
  3. Egypt
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: None of these

61. Which among the following is not member of UNO?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Palestine
  2. Vatican City
  3. Kenya
  4. Both A & B
Correct Answer: Both A & B

62. Where does the United Nation Commission on Human Rights meet and for how long?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Berne for 3 weeks
  2. In German for six weeks
  3. In London for 4 weeks
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: None of these

63. Among US presidents Donald Trump stands?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 42
  2. 43
  3. 44
  4. 45
Correct Answer: 45

64. Cripps Mission reached in the sub-continent in?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 1942
  2. 1943
  3. 1944
  4. 1945
Correct Answer: 1942

65. TAPI stands for?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Tajikistan Afghanistan Pakistan India
  2. Turkmenistan Afghanistan Pakistan India
  3. Both A & B
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: Turkmenistan Afghanistan Pakistan India

66. The latest declaration of commonwealth is about?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Connectivity agenda of Trade and development
  2. Human trafficking
  3. Narcotic trafficking
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: Connectivity agenda of Trade and development

67. Justice Muhammad Arif and Justice Ali Nawaz Chohan served as Chief Justice in African Country?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Uganda
  2. Gambia
  3. Tanzania
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: Gambia

68. Harriet Tubman who worked against slavery was from:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. UK
  2. USA
  3. Australia
  4. Canada
Correct Answer: USA

69. What is the name of the Arab country Mars Mission in Arabic?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Al-Amal
  2. Al-Aman
  3. Al-Asma
  4. Al-Adman
Correct Answer: Al-Amal

70. Who is the newly appointed Prime Minister of France in 2020?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Lean Sydoux
  2. Nicholas Sarkozy
  3. Angela Merkel
  4. Jean Castex
Correct Answer: Jean Castex

71. President of the newly elected UN 75th General assembly is?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Joaha Nle
  2. Eric Magolous
  3. Volkan Bozkir
  4. Nile Green
Correct Answer: Volkan Bozkr

72. The 'Next Eleven' countries are eleven countries including Pakistan that have been identified as having he potential of:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Becoming some of the world's fastest shrinking economies in the 21st century
  2. Becoming some of the world's largest economies in the 21st century
  3. Forming a single market amongst themselves
  4. Experiencing negative population growth in the next decade
Correct Answer: Becoming some of the world's largest economies in the 21st century

73. Which country received the observer status of WTO in 2020?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Turkmenistan
  2. Pakistan
  3. Iran
  4. Russia
Correct Answer: Turkmenistan

74. The European Union launched its currency "Euro" Bank Notes & Coins as a public currency on:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 1 January 1998
  2. 1 January 2000
  3. 1 January 2001
  4. 1 January 2002
Correct Answer: 1 January 2002

75. Durand Line a single page agreement was signed in:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 1890
  2. 1891
  3. 1892
  4. 1893
Correct Answer: 1893

76. How many members were there in Simon Commissions?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 6 members
  2. 7 members
  3. 8 members
  4. 9 members
Correct Answer: 7 members

77. Dokhlam Standoff was between which of the two countiries?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. India and Bangladesh
  2. China and Bhutan
  3. India and Nepal
  4. Bhutan and Nepal
Correct Answer: China and Bhutan

78. Sakhalin Island dispute involves which of the two countries?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Russia & Japan
  2. Japan & North Korea
  3. Russia & China
  4. China & Vietnam
Correct Answer: Russia & Japan

79. Turkey, Syria, Lebanon and Israel share common border with:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Black Sea
  2. Sea of Azov
  3. Mediterranean Sea
  4. Arabian Sea
Correct Answer: Mediterranean Sea

80. G-7 is called group of countries having advanced economics. It includes which of the following country?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. China
  2. India
  3. Turkey
  4. Italy
Correct Answer: Italy

81. Iran Nuclear Deal is also known as:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. JOCPA
  2. JCPOA
  3. P5+1
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: JCPOA

82. SAARC 1994 about

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Youth
Correct Answer: Youth

83. WTO-2016 joined

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Afghanistan
Correct Answer: Afghanistan

84. Shinghani Co Pak:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 9th June 2017
Correct Answer: 9th June 2017

85. 2016 November Pact

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Paris climax
Correct Answer: Paris climax

86. Israel visit India press

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. R.Revilin
Correct Answer: R.Revilin

87. Who visited India first

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Portugal
Correct Answer: Protugal

88. Dokhlam Standoff was between which of the two countiries?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. China and Bhutan
Correct Answer: China and Bhutan

89. Berbers, or Amazighs, are an ethnic group of several nations mostly inhabitant of:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Australia
  2. North America
  3. South Africa
  4. North Africa
Correct Answer: North Africa

90. Which from the following Countries is not the member of BRICS?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. South Africa
  2. India
  3. China
  4. Belgium
Correct Answer: Belgium

91. The United Kingdom EU referendum (or the Brexit referendum) was took place on

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 23 May 2016
  2. 25 May 2016
  3. 23 June 2016
  4. 25 June 2016
Correct Answer: 23 June 2016

92. Saudi Arabia Crown Prince is:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Muhammad bin Salman
  2. Sheikh Muhammad bin Zayed bin Sultan
  3. Qaboos bin Said Al Said
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: Muhammad bin Salman

93. Which UN body deals with Population Problems?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. UNFPA
  2. UNICEF
  3. UNESCO
  4. UNDP
Correct Answer: UNFPA

94. Which of the following agencies related to UNO was in existence before the World War II?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. WHO
  2. FAO
  3. ILO
  4. IMF
Correct Answer: ILO

95. Bob Dylan got the Nobel Prize in the field of:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Medicine
  2. Literature
  3. Physics
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: Literature

96. USA purchased "Louisiana" from which country?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Russia
  2. France
  3. Argentina
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: France

97. In 1948 UNCIP was established to investigate and mediate the Indo-Pakistan dispute o the future of Kashmir. UNCIP stands for United National _________ for India and Pakistan

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Ceasefire
  2. Committee
  3. Commission
  4. Co-operation
Correct Answer: Commission

98. The United Nations Convention on the Right of the Child (UNCRC) included in UN in:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 1989
  2. 1992
  3. 1993
  4. 1995
Correct Answer: 1989

99. UNODC (United Nation Offices of Drugs and Crime) established in:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 1991
  2. 1993
  3. 1997
  4. 1999
Correct Answer: 1997

100. European Union suspended Military Alliance to Turkey in 2019 due to attack on:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Iraq
  2. Iran
  3. Yemen
  4. Syria
Correct Answer: Syria

101. Cabinet Mission was sent to India in:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. March 1946
  2. April 1946
  3. May 1946
  4. August 1946
Correct Answer: March 1946

102. Who is investigating the Russian involvement in the USA's election 2016?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Alexander Bastrykin
  2. Nyrkov Yuri Mikhailovich
  3. Robert Mueller
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: Robert Mueller

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