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921. Dr Ruqayya Hashmi, Adviser to Balochistan CM on Finance, resigned on _____________.

  • A. May 17, 2018
  • B. May 18, 2018
  • C. May 19, 2018
  • D. May 20, 2018

Explanation: Dr Ruqayya Hashmi, adviser to the Balochistan chief minister on finance, resigned on May 20, 2018. The resignation date is the key distinction among the four consecutive May dates.

Correct answer: May 20, 2018

922. Which Pakistani cricketer has been served a show cause notice by PCB for his outburst against the ICC process of calling suspect actions?

  • A. M.Amir
  • B. M.Hafeez
  • C. Bilal Asif
  • D. Saeed ajmal

Explanation: Mohammad Hafeez was issued the notice after criticising the ICC’s procedure for reporting suspected bowling actions. The other players listed were not the cricketer involved in this incident.

Correct answer: M.Hafeez

923. Former Pakistani cricketer Muhammad Waseem has been appointed as head coach of which country's national cricket team?

  • A. Sweden
  • B. UAE
  • C. Canada
  • D. Nepal

Explanation: Former Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Waseem was appointed head coach of Sweden’s national cricket team. The appointment concerned Sweden, not the UAE, Canada or Nepal.

Correct answer: Sweden

924. Which of the following Pakistani origin has been appointed as high sheriff of greater Manchester?

  • A. Dr Ambreen Shah
  • B. Dr Robina Shah
  • C. Dr Mehwish Raza
  • D. Dr Imaan Ali

Explanation: Dr Robina Shah became High Sheriff of Greater Manchester, a civic office in England. She was the Pakistani-origin individual named in the report.

Correct answer: Dr Robina Shah

925. Pakistan has finished the "street child football world cup 2018" on which spot?

  • A. 3rd
  • B. 4th
  • C. 2nd
  • D. 5th

Explanation: Pakistan finished as runner-up, securing second place in the 2018 Street Child Football World Cup. Second place means it reached the final but did not win the tournament.

Correct answer: 2nd

926. Who has become the first country to win test match against 10 different test playing nations?

  • A. Pakistan
  • B. Australia
  • C. India
  • D. New Zealand

Explanation: Pakistan became the first team to record Test victories against ten different Test-playing nations. This was a cricket statistic about Pakistan’s international Test record.

Correct answer: Pakistan

927. Who has taken oath as acting CJP on 14th May 2018, as the current CJP has left for official foreign visit?

  • A. Justice Gulzar ahmed
  • B. Justice asif Saeed khosa
  • C. Justice azmat saeed
  • D. Justice sajjad Ali shah

Explanation: Justice Asif Saeed Khosa took oath as acting Chief Justice of Pakistan during Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar’s foreign visit. The acting appointment was temporary and did not make him the permanent CJP at that time.

Correct answer: Justice asif Saeed khosa

928. Which Pakistani actress has made her cannes red carpet debut on 14th May 2018, making her the first Pakistani to debut at cannes?

  • A. Saba qamar
  • B. Mahira khan
  • C. Sajal Aly
  • D. Mawra hocane

Explanation: Mahira Khan made her Cannes red-carpet debut on 14 May 2018 and was reported as the first Pakistani actress to do so. Saba Qamar, Sajal Aly and Mawra Hocane were not the actress involved in this debut.

Correct answer: Mahira khan

929. Despite winning national and international titles, Banaras khan is seen making rotis at a tandoor to make ends meet. He holds which of the following titles?

  • A. Mr. Universal USA
  • B. Wapda Pakistan
  • C. Mr. Pakistan
  • D. All

Explanation: Banaras Khan had won bodybuilding titles including Mr Pakistan, WAPDA Pakistan and Mr Universal USA. Therefore, all three listed titles apply.

Correct answer: All

930. Which Pakistani powerlifter holds the honour of becoming the first female weightlifter to have won the silver medal?

  • A. Sania ghafoor
  • B. Maryam Naseem
  • C. Twinkle sohail
  • D. Sybil Sohail

Explanation: Maryam Naseem is the Pakistani powerlifter associated with the historic silver-medal achievement mentioned here. The other names are different Pakistani female powerlifters, making them likely traps.

Correct answer: Maryam Naseem