Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his rival Abdullah Abdullah signed a “Power-sharing deal” on:
- A. May 17, 2020
- B. May 18, 2020
- C. May 19, 2020
- D. May 20, 2020
Correct Answer: A. May 17, 2020
On Sunday, May 17, 2020, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his rival Abdullah Abdullah signed a power-sharing deal, ending a bitter months-long feud that plunged the country into a political crisis. The breakthrough comes as Afghanistan battles a series of crises, including a rapid spread of the deadly coronavirus and surging militant violence that saw dozens killed in brutal attacks last week. Pakistan welcomed the agreement.
Correct Answer: A. Muhammad Rizwan
1326 runs in 29 matches at an average of 73.66 with one century; 24 dismissals. Making his maiden T20I century in February against South Africa, Rizwan propelled his form into the T20 World Cup, making 79* from just 55 balls against India in their T20 World Cup opener, and finished as the third-highest run-scorer in the competition.
Correct Answer: C. 95%
Poppy cultivation and opium production have plunged 95 percent in Afghanistan since Taliban authorities banned the crop, according to a UN report published on 5 November 2023. Since returning to power in 2021, Taliban authorities have vowed to end illegal drug production in Afghanistan and in April 2022 banned the cultivation of the poppy plant, from which opium and heroin are made.
Correct Answer: A. USA
Yellowstone National Park in the United States recently celebrate its 151st anniversary. It is known as the first national park in the world. The park, spanning over 9,000 sq km, was establish by the US Congress in 1872 was establish after the displacement of Native American communities who had been hunting and gathering in the area for over 11,000 years before the government took over.
Correct Answer: B. Dr Saud Anwar
Correct Answer: C. 2003
Correct Answer: D. June 30, 2022
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