Famous singer Nayyara Noor passed away on:
- A. 19 August 2022
- B. 20 August 2022
- C. 22 August 2022
- D. 27 August 2022
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When World Fishery Day 2023 observed?
- A. 21 November
- B. 26 November
- C. 20 November
- D. 22 November
Correct Answer: A. 21 November
World Fisheries Day is celebrated across the world on 21 November annually. The main purpose behind this day is to highlight the importance of sustainable stocks of fisheries in the world, to strengthen human rights for the small-scale fishing communities, to make a true difference in the working conditions of fishing communities and to eliminate illegal, unreport and unregulated fishing.
On October 16, 2022, a by-election is to be held on how many National Assembly seats?
- A. 6
- B. 8
- C. 10
- D. 18
Correct Answer: B. 8
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and his party has won a majority of seats in the by-elections held on eight National Assembly and three Punjab Assembly seats on October 16, 2022, Aaj News reported. According to unofficial results, of eight NA seats, PTI chairman Imran Khan contested the election on seven seats and won six of them. Similarly, of three Punjab Assembly seats, PTI candidates have won two and lost one. The PPP won the remaining two NA seats, while the PML-N could secure only one Punjab Assembly seat.
Who is the winner of the French Open tennis Women’s Singles 2022 Title?
- A. Ashleigh Barty
- B. Iga Swiatek
- C. Maria Sakkari
- D. Naomi Osaka
Correct Answer: B. Iga Swiatek
World Number One Iga Swiatek of Poland won the French Open 2022 Women’s Singles Title by beating US teenager Coco Gauf. The 21-year-old clinched her second title in three years in straight sets 6-1, 6-3 over Gauff. She is the youngest player ranked in the top ten. Iga was the 2020 French Open champion and is the first player representing Poland to win a Grand Slam singles title.
Which country has been hit by extra-ordinary rains called ‘Rain Bombs’?
- A. USA
- B. Australia
- C. Indonesia
- D. Sri Lanka
Correct Answer: B. Australia
Australia has been hit by ‘Rain Bombs’, which caused evacuations and power outages. Australia’s third-most populous city Brisbane was almost hit by the rains, which brought record flooding to some east coast areas and killed eight people. The flooding in Brisbane and its surroundings is said to be the worst since 2011. The rainfall over Brisbane has been extraordinary and hence called as ‘Rain Bomb’.
When China approves controversial Hong Kong security law?
- A. May 22, 2020
- B. May 24, 2020
- C. May 26, 2020
- D. May 28, 2020
Correct Answer: D. May 28, 2020
China`s parliament approved plans on May 28, 2020, to impose a security law on Hong Kong that has ratcheted up tensions with the US and sparked new protests over fears the city is losing its special freedoms.
“Wilmington” which has been declared as World War 2 Heritage City, is located in which country?
- A. UK
- B. France
- C. Italy
- D. USA
Correct Answer: D. USA
“Wilmington” in the US state of North Carolina has been declared as the World War 2 Heritage City. It is first of such cities to be announced. This announcement was made by the US President Donald Trump during a ceremony held to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of World War 2. During WW2, North Carolina Shipbuilding Company situated in Wilmington built 243 ships in 5 years as a part of the USA’s emergency shipbuilding programme.