A. Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun
B. Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper
C. John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton
D. None of these
Correct Answer: A. Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2024 was awarded jointly to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun “for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation”.
A. David Baker
B. Demis Hassabis
C. John M. Jumper
D. All of these
Correct Answer: D. All of these
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024 was divided, one half awarded to David Baker “for computational protein design”, the other half jointly to Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper “for protein structure prediction”.
A. John J. Hopfield
B. Geoffrey E. Hinton
C. David Baker
D. Both A and B
Correct Answer: D. Both A and B
In 2024, the Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton for their groundbreaking discoveries in machine learning, particularly their work on artificial neural networks. Their contributions have played a key role in developing modern artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
A. Valuing Teacher Voices: Towards New Social Contract for Education
B. Valuing Teacher Voices: A Pillar of National Development
C. Valuing Teacher Voices: Angle of Peace on Earth
D. Valuing Teacher Voices: A real Leader of the Country
Correct Answer: A. Valuing Teacher Voices: Towards New Social Contract for Education
World Teachers’ Day will be observed on October 05 across the globe including Pakistan with a focus on the theme “Valuing teacher voices: Towards a new social contract for education.
A. October 3, 2024
B. October 7, 2024
C. October 9, 2024
D. October 13, 2024
Correct Answer: C. October 9, 2024
A delegation of Saudi investors, led by Minister of Investment Khalid bin Abdulaziz, arrived in Islamabad on a three-day visit to Pakistan. Federal Ministers Musadik Malik, Jam Kamal Khan, and Abdul Aleem received the delegation at the Noor Khan Airbase. The delegation comprises representatives from various sectors, including energy, mining, minerals, agriculture, business, tourism, industry, and manpower. According to the schedule, the Saudi delegation will hold business-to-business meetings with Pakistani companies, and several agreements will be signed during the visit.
A. October 10-11
B. October 12-13
C. October 15-16
D. October 18-19
Correct Answer: C. October 15-16
The 23rd meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (CHG) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) will be held in Islamabad, Pakistan. Pakistan is currently the chair of the SCO Council of Heads of Government and will host the meeting on October 15-16, 2024.
A. Beijing
B. New Delhi
C. Islamabad
D. Moscow
Correct Answer: C. Islamabad
The 23rd meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (CHG) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) will be held in Islamabad, Pakistan. Pakistan is currently the chair of the SCO Council of Heads of Government and will host the meeting on October 15-16, 2024.
A. Punjab Food and Safety Department
B. Punjab Agriculture and Commodities Department
C. Punjab Price Control and Commodities Management Department
D. Punjab Food Security and Monitoring Department
Correct Answer: C. Punjab Price Control and Commodities Management Department
The Punjab government has created a Punjab Price Control and Commodities Management Department, abolishing the Food Department and bringing various relevant bodies from different departments under one umbrella. This new department aims to consolidate price control and commodity management functions by integrating related bodies from various departments, effectively replacing the previously standalone Food Department.
A. Food Department
B. Agriculture Department
C. Commodities Department
D. None of the Above
Correct Answer: A. Food Department
The Punjab government has created a Punjab Price Control and Commodities Management Department, abolishing the Food Department and bringing various relevant bodies from different departments under one umbrella. This new department aims to consolidate price control and commodity management functions by integrating related bodies from various departments, effectively replacing the previously standalone Food Department.
A. Pak Suzuki Motors
B. Regal Automobiles
C. Honda Atlas Cars
D. Toyota Indus Motors
Correct Answer: B. Regal Automobiles
Regal Automobiles has been granted a license by the Engineering Development Board (EDB) to assemble Pakistan’s first electric SUV, the Seres 3, at its Lahore plant. The locally assembled electric SUV will be available in two variants, catering to the growing demand for sustainable transportation solutions.