A 15-member joint delegation of FATF and APG paid an onsite visit to Pakistan from:
- A. Aug 29 to August 30, 2022
- B. Aug 27 to Sept 1, 2022
- C. Aug 29 to Sept 2, 2022
- D. Aug Sept 2 to Sept 9, 2022
Correct Answer: C. Aug 29 to Sept 2, 2022
A 15-member joint delegation of FATF and APG paid an onsite visit to Pakistan from Aug 29 to Sept 2 to verify the country`s compliance with a 34-point action plan committed with FATF at the highest level in June 2018.
Correct Answer: C. She-Guard
Pakistan-based cleantech startup She-Guard secured the top position at the ‘ClimateLaunchpad Asia-Pacific’ finals, presenting their innovative biodegradable and plastic-free sanitary product. The startup’s mission revolves around converting banana crop waste into affordable and eco-friendly sanitary napkins, effectively addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change, public health, and solid waste management in Pakistan.
Correct Answer: A. WHO
The World Health Organization launched ‘Quit Tobacco App’ to help people kick the cigarette butt and give up use of tobacco in all forms – including smokeless and other newer products. The app, the first such by WHO, and the first that targets all forms of tobacco, helps users to identify the triggers, set their targets, manage cravings, and stay focused to quit tobacco. Tobacco is the world’s leading cause of preventable death and kills nearly 8 million persons every year. It claims 1.6 million lives in the WHO South-East Asia Region which is amongst the largest producers and consumers of tobacco products
Correct Answer: C. Meta
Meta recently announced that AMBER alerts will be launch in Instagram in 25 countries. With the new feature, users in these regions will get notifications of missing children in the area.
Correct Answer: B. Miami
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS) has said that the country`s flagship project Neom will compete with US coastal city Miami in terms of entertainment, culture, sports, and retail.
Correct Answer: D. Russia
In a move against the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the European Union has decided to impose targeted sanctions against Russian entities and officials, who are allegedly involved in the poisoning act.
Correct Answer: D. Turkey
Turkish authorities on September 11, 2020, launched a series of operations across the country to detain at least 130 suspects over their alleged links to a network believed to be behind a coup attempt in 2016.