Category: Pakistan Current Affairs August 2020

Bilateral meetings between Pakistan and Afghanistan under the APAPPS resumed on:

A. August 29, 2020
B. August 30, 2020
C. August 31, 2020
D. September 01, 2020

Answer

Correct Answer: C. August 31, 2020


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As bilateral meetings between Pakistan and Afghanistan under the Afghanistan-Pakistan Action Plan for Peace and Solidarity (APAPPS) resumed on August 31, 2020, both sides vowed to make the best of this engagement framework for addressing the challenges that keep plaguing their ties. Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood led the Pakistani delegation comprising senior officers at the talks. The Afghan side was led by Deputy Foreign Minister Mirwais Nab.

The launching ceremony Type-054 Class Frigate constructed for Pakistan Navy was held at:

A. Pakistan
B. China
C. Dubai
D. Russia

Answer

Correct Answer: B. China


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 The launching ceremony of the first ship of Type-054 Class Frigate constructed for Pakistan Navy was held at Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard Shanghai, China. Commodore Azfar Humayun (Chief Naval Overseer, China) was the chief guest in the presence of China Shipbuilding Trading Co, Ltd. (CSTC) Chairman, Li Hongtao.

UN to spend ____ million on food security in Balochistan?

A. $07 million
B. $08 million
C. $09 million
D. $10 million

Answer

Correct Answer: D. $10 million


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United Nations Resident Coordinator Julien Harneis has said that $10 million will be spent on nutrition and food security in Balochistan to reduce the impact of drought and Covid-19 on the people of Balochistan. This is a short term strategy meant to support the people for the next year.

In which city of China the second round of China-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue will be held?

A. Wuhan
B. Hubei
C. Hainan
D. Hunan

Answer

Correct Answer: C. Hainan


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Hainan is an island province of China and the nation’s southernmost point. It’s known for its tropical climate, beach resorts, and forested, mountainous interior. Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi would lead the Pakistani side in the dialogue to be held in Hainan, China, while the Chinese side would be led by State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

First International Virtual Conference on Pakistan Hydropower Sector would be held on:

A. August 21, 2020
B. August 23, 2020
C. August 25, 2020
D. August 27, 2020

Answer

Correct Answer: C. August 25, 2020


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First International Virtual Conference on Pakistan Hydropower Sector would be held on Tuesday (August 25th) aimed at discussing more opportunities to produce cheap and clean energy. MD PPIB Shah Jahan Mirza will be the key-note speaker of the event and other speakers include Adviser to CM KPK on Energy Himayatullah Khan, Minister Power Development Gilgit Baltistan M. Ali Khan, CEO PEDO Engr.

15 countries and international organizations had committed to provide ___ billion to Pakistan as loans, grants and technical assistance in the wake of COVID-19?

A. $3.302 billion
B. $3.602 billion
C. $3.902 billion
D. $3.992 billion

Answer

Correct Answer: A. $3.302 billion


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Fifteen countries and international organizations had committed to providing an amount of $3.302 billion to Pakistan as loans, grants and technical assistance in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. Out of the total committed amount, $2.660 billion had been disbursed so far, reveals the data of the Economic Affairs Division.

When senator Mir Hasil Khan Bizenjo passed away?

A. August 20, 2020
B. August 22, 2020
C. August 24, 2020
D. August 26, 2020

Answer

Correct Answer: A. August 20, 2020


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Senator Mir Hasil Khan Bizenjo, a seasoned politician of Balochistan and son of illustrious leader Mir Ghaus Bux Bizenjo, passed away at a private hospital here on August 20, 2020, according to friends and leaders of his party. He was 62 years old.

When FM Shah Mehmood Qureshi to participate in the second round of China-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue?

A. August 20, 2020
B. August 22, 2020
C. August 24, 2020
D. August 26, 2020

Answer

Correct Answer: A. August 20, 2020


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Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi August 20, 2020 flew to China on a two-day visit (August 20-21) to participate in the second round of China-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue.

When PM Imran Khan inaugurated the Sehat Insaf Card (SIC) scheme for KP?

A. August 20, 2020
B. August 22, 2020
C. August 24, 2020
D. August 26, 2020

Answer

Correct Answer: A. August 20, 2020


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Prime Minister Imran Khan on August 20, 2020, inaugurated the Sehat Insaf Card (SIC) scheme for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under which deserving families would be provided insurance cover of one million rupees.

On August 19, 2020, Senate majority passes two more ____ related bills.

A. Corruption
B. FATF
C. IMF
D. Muharram

Answer

Correct Answer: B. FATF


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The Senate on August 19, 2020, passed another two FATF-related bills with a sizeable majority. The house passed the Limited Liability Partnership (Amendment) Bill 2020 and the Companies (Amendment) Bill 2020, with amendments.

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