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811. Haji Muhammad Abdul Wahab died on 18th November 2018. He was the chief of which Organisation?
- A. Dawat-e-Islami
- B. Tableeghi Jamaat
- C. Deobandi
- D. None of these
Explanation: Haji Muhammad Abdul Wahab was a prominent leader of the Tablighi Jamaat. Dawat-e-Islami is a separate religious organisation, while Deobandi refers primarily to a school of religious thought.
Correct answer: Tableeghi Jamaat812. Renowned poetess, writer, Fahmida Riaz passed away at age of_____ on November 21, 2018?
- A. 70
- B. 73
- C. 74
- D. 72
Explanation: Fahmida Riaz died at the age of 72 on 21 November 2018. She was recognised for her progressive Urdu poetry, fiction and literary activism.
Correct answer: 72813. First Pakistani Lady Cop to receive 'Sword of Honour' is_______?
- A. Shaista Riffat
- B. Qurat-ul-Ain
- C. Faryal Fareed
- D. Soniya Noor
Explanation: Faryal Fareed became the first Pakistani female police officer reported to have received the Sword of Honour. The award is presented for outstanding performance during police training.
Correct answer: Faryal Fareed814. Which of the following Pakistani Women featured on "BBC's 100 Women 2018" List?
- A. Asma Jahangeer
- B. Ruth Pfau
- C. Krishna Kumari
- D. Malala Yusufzai
Explanation: Krishna Kumari Kohli, Pakistan’s first Hindu Dalit woman senator, was included in the BBC’s 100 Women 2018 list. Asma Jahangir and Ruth Pfau were major Pakistani figures, but they were not the person identified in that year’s list.
Correct answer: Krishna Kumari815. Who is the Current Vice Chancellor of Allama Iqbal Open University?
- A. Dr. Ziaul Qayum
- B. Dr. Masoom Yasinzai
- C. Dr. Muhammad Ali
- D. None of the above.
Explanation: Dr Zia-ul-Qayyum served as Vice Chancellor of Allama Iqbal Open University during the period covered. Dr Masoom Yasinzai was associated with Quaid-i-Azam University, which makes him a tempting but incorrect choice.
Correct answer: Dr. Ziaul Qayum816. Who is the Current Ambassador of Pakistan to Iraq?
- A. Mr Sajid Bilal
- B. Mr Masood khalid
- C. Brig Bilal Asad
- D. Mr Nasr Ullah Khan
Explanation: Sajid Bilal was Pakistan’s ambassador to Iraq at the time referenced by the question. Masood Khalid was Pakistan’s ambassador to China, so his inclusion is the main diplomatic-post trap.
Correct answer: Mr Sajid Bilal817. Which Nobel Prize winner will be honored by Harvard University "2018 Gleitsman Award" on Dec. 6?
- A. Nadia Murad
- B. Malala Yousafzai
- C. Kailash Satyarthi
- D. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Explanation: Malala Yousafzai received Harvard University’s 2018 Gleitsman Award for her activism promoting girls’ education. Kailash Satyarthi is also a Nobel laureate, but he was not the recipient named in this event.
Correct answer: Malala Yousafzai818. Zainab Bibi, the tallest woman declared by the Guinness Book of World Records in _____ died on July 19.
- A. 1997
- B. 2001
- C. 2003
- D. 2007
Explanation: Guinness World Records recognised Zainab Bibi as the world’s tallest woman in 2003; she died on 19 July 2018. The year asked is the year of recognition, not the year of her death.
Correct answer: 2003819. What is name of a young Pakistani boy who has won the performance of reciting Qirat of Qura'n in the world Qira't competition-2018?
- A. Osama
- B. Mohammad Hassan
- C. Qari Najam Mustafa
- D. None of these
Explanation: Muhammad Hassan represented Pakistan in the 2018 international Qiraat competition and won recognition for his Quran recitation. Qari Najam Mustafa is a reciter’s title and name, but was not the young contestant referred to here.
Correct answer: Mohammad Hassan820. Who was awarded by UN Human rights award 2018 ?
- A. Asma Jahangir
- B. Malala Yousaf Zai
- C. Aung San Suu Kyi
- D. Andres Roemer
Explanation: Asma Jahangir was awarded the 2018 United Nations Human Rights Prize posthumously for her long struggle for human rights and democracy. Malala has received other major international honours, while the remaining names were not the Pakistani recipient in this report.
Correct answer: Asma Jahangir