April 7 is observed as the International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in which country?

A. Sri Lanka
B. Rwanda
C. Iran
D. Afghanistan

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Correct Answer: B. Rwanda

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The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution designating 7 April as the International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda, in 2003. Rwanda observes mourning the genocide on two days a year. The national mourning period begins with Kwibuka, the national commemoration, on 7 April and concludes with Liberation Day on 4 July.

Recently, which country announced that its Barakah nuclear power plant has started commercial operations?

A. Kuwait
B. Qatar
C. Saudi Arabia
D. UAE

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Correct Answer: D. UAE

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The United Arab Emirates announced on April 7, 2021, that its Barakah nuclear power plant has started commercial operations, in a first for the Arab world. `The UA E has entered a landmark phase today,` tweeted Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, the UAE`s vice president and prime minister. `The first megawatt from the first Arab nuclear plant has entered the national power grid,` said Sheikh Mohammed, who is also the ruler of Dubai.

Recently, which international organization launched ‘Pakistan Development Update-Navigating in Uncertain Times’?

A. World Bank
B. IMF
C. ADB
D. United Nations

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Correct Answer: A. World Bank

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Pakistan Development Update-Navigating in Uncertain Times` released on April 7, 2021. The World Bank said the country had been showing signs of a fragile economic recovery with a gradual resumption of economic dynamism and was expected to achieve a growth rate of 1.3pc and strengthen to an average of 2.7pc in FY23

Russian FM Sergey Lavrov arrived on April 6, 2021 to Pakistan. This is the first visit of a Russian foreign minister to Pakistan since:

A. 2011
B. 2012
C. 2013
D. 2014

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Correct Answer: B. 2012

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived here on April 6, 2021, on a two-day official visit to Pakistan to hold wide-ranging talks with his Pakistani counterpart, with the issue of Afghanistan high on the agenda. He was received at the Chaklala airbase by Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi. This is the first visit of a Russian foreign minister to Pakistan since 2012.

Recently, The United States said it was restoring assistance to the ___ with $235 million.

A. Yemenis
B. Palestinians
C. Syrians
D. Afghanis

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Correct Answer: B. Palestinians

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The United States said on April 7, 2021, it was restoring assistance to the Palestinians severed under former president Donald Trump with an announcement of $235 million. President Joe Biden`s administration said the United States would again support the UN agency caring for Palestinian refugees with a contribution of $150m. The United States will also offer $75m in economic and development assistance for the West Bank and Gaza and $10m for peacebuilding efforts

The Pakistan International Airline`s first-ever direct flight from Lahore landed at the ___ Airport.

A. Swat
B. Skardu
C. Karachi
D. Peshawar

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Correct Answer: B. Skardu

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The Pakistan International Airline`s first-ever direct flight from Lahore landed at the Skardu Airport here on April 7, 2021. The PK-8453 flight took off from the Allama Iqbal International Airport on Wednesday morning with 153 passengers on board and landed at the Skardu Airport after one hour and 15 minutes.

Recently, National Assembly has approved a bill to take action against those who intentionally ridicule:

A. Armed forces
B. Government
C. Courts
D. Berucracy

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Correct Answer: A. Armed forces

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The National Assembly Standing Committee on Interior has approved a bill to make amendments to the Pakistan Penal Code and Code of Criminal Procedure 1898 to take action against those who intentionally ridicule armed forces. The bill says anyone who shall be guilty of said offense could face up to two years imprisonment or fine that may extend to Rs500,000, or both. The bill, titled Criminal Law Amendment Bill 2020 introduced by PTI MNA Amjid Ali Khan, was approved by the NA committee on interior, which met on April 7, 2021, with MNA Raja Khurram Nawaz in the chair.

When is the “International Day of Sport for Development and Peace” observed?

A. April 4
B. April 6
C. April 8
D. April 10

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Correct Answer: B. April 6

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“International Day of Sport for Development and Peace” is observed across the world on April 6, after the United Nations General Assembly resolution in 2013. It is marked to celebrate the positive contribution of sports towards sustainable development and advancement of human rights. This year’s theme is around recovery from the pandemic and the importance of equity in that recovery.

Longi Green Energy, which is considered to be the world’s biggest solar company, belongs to which country?

A. Japan
B. China
C. Germany
D. Italy

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Correct Answer: B. China

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Longi Green Energy Technology Co., of China is the world’s biggest solar energy company. The company has entered the hydrogen market recently. The company has formed a sister concern named Xi’an Longi Hydrogen Technology Co and the founder of Longi Green Energy Technology Co – Li Zhenguo, will serve as the chairman for the new entity.