Which bank has won the ‘World’s Best Bank 2021’ title given by Euromoney in its Global Awards for Excellence 2021?

A. Citibank
B. DBS Bank
C. Bank of China
D. Bank of Chicago

Answer

Correct Answer: B. DBS Bank

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UK-based financial publication Euromoney in its Global Awards for Excellence 2021, has honored DBS with the ‘World’s Best Bank 2021’ title. This is the second time DBS bank has won this title in three years. DBS Bank was also named as ‘World’s Best Digital Bank 2021’, thus making it the first bank in the world to hold both titles at the same time.

The Taliban replace ministry for women with which ministry?

A. Export and Import Ministry
B. Special Force Ministry
C. Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice
D. None of the Above

Answer

Correct Answer: C. Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice 

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In Kabul, a new sign was up outside the Women’s Affairs Ministry, announcing it was now the ‘Ministry for Preaching and Guidance and the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice’. Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers have set up a ministry for the “propagation of virtue and the prevention of vice” in the building that once housed the Women’s Affairs Ministry, escorting out World Bank staffers on Saturday as part of the forced move.

The high-level General Debate at UNGA 76 will take place from:

A. 14 to 27 September 2021
B. 19 to 25 September 2021
C. 21 to 27 September 2021
D. 21 to 30 September 2021

Answer

Correct Answer: C. 21 to 27 September 2021

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The first day of the high-level General Debate will be Tuesday, 21 September 2021. The General Debate will take place from Tuesday, 21 September to Monday, 27 September 2021, including Saturday, 25 September. The UN General Assembly is the main policy-making organ of the United Nations.

When PM Imran Khan addresses the 76th session of the UN General Assembly?

A. 22 September 2021
B. 23 September 2021
C. 24 September 2021
D. 25 September 2021

Answer

Correct Answer: C. 24 September 2021

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Prime Minister Imran Khan will address the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, September 24, 2021, via video link. During his address, the prime minister will focus on key global and political challenges faced by the international community, especially the Afghanistan crisis. This year’s theme is: “Building resilience through hope – to recover from COVID-19, rebuild sustainability, respond to the needs of the planet, respect the rights of people, and revitalize the United Nations”.

Recently, which country plans to buy 12 JF-17 Thunder fighter jets from Pakistan, as per international media reports.

A. Sweden
B. Argentina
C. Spain
D. Saudi Arabia

Answer

Correct Answer: B. Argentina

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Argentina plans to buy 12 JF-17 Thunder fighter jets from Pakistan, as per international media reports. One report states that Argentina has officially included $664 Million in funding for the purchase of 12 PAC JF-17A Block III fighters from Pakistan in a draft budget for 2022.

When Pakistan and India became permanent members of SCO?

A. 2015
B. 2016
C. 2017
D. 2018

Answer

Correct Answer: C. 2017

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Mongolia became the first country to receive observer status at the 2004 Tashkent Summit. Pakistan, India, and Iran received observer status at the 2005 SCO summit in Astana, Kazakhstan on 5 July 2005. On 24 June 2016 India and Pakistan signed the memorandum of obligations at Tashkent, thereby starting the formal process of joining the SCO as full members. On 9 June 2017 India and Pakistan became full members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).