Category: Pakistan Current Affairs July 2021

Recently, PML-Q’s Moonis Elahi was inducted into the cabinet as Federal Minister for:

A. Petroleum
B. Water Resources
C. Education
D. Human Rights

Answer

Correct Answer: B. Water Resources


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Moonis Elahi to head Ministry of Water Resources. PTI had promised a ministry to PML-Q. PTI’s Faisal Vawda earlier held the portfolio but resigned as MNA to cast his vote in the Senate elections. PML-Q leader Chaudhry Moonis Elahi has been named as the next minister for water resources, it emerged on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Before him, Minister for Housing and Works Tariq Bashir Cheema was the only PML-Q leader serving in the federal cabinet.

The University of Sialkot will be the first institution to establish an ____ study centre in Pakistan.

A. Sinic
B. Western
C. African
D. Orthodox

Answer

Correct Answer: C. African


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The University of Sialkot (USKT) will be the first institution to establish an African study centre in Pakistan. The development is backed by the Embassy of Pakistan in Ribat, Morocco. Ambassador of Pakistan to Kingdom of Morocco Hamid Asghar Khan spoke of the potential of Africa with regard to new opportunities particularly in the areas of technology, trade, and investment.

In which Province Abdul Sattar Edhi’s statue installed?

A. Sindh (Karachi)
B. Punjab (Lahore)
C. Balochistan (Quetta)
D. KPK (Peshawar)

Answer

Correct Answer: C. Balochistan (Quetta)


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A huge statue of the world’s renowned social worker Abdul Sattar Edhi, who spent his entire life serving humanity, was installed at the famous Hockey Chowk here on Thursday 8 July 2021. Faisal Edhi unveiled the statue at a ceremony, marking the fifth death anniversary of his father. Ishaq Lehri, a well-known artist and sculptor from Balochistan, has made the 17-foot tall and four-foot-wide statue.

Recently, Japanese Navy ship visited Karachi port, Named?

A. Ushio
B. Oboro
C. Ayanami
D. Yuugiri

Answer

Correct Answer: D. Yuugiri


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Japanese Navy ship YUUGIRI on Sunday 11 July 2021 has visited Karachi port. According to the Spokesperson of the Pakistan Navy, the senior officials of the Pakistan Navy and the Japanese Defense Attache welcomed the ship. The two countries’ ships also held joint exercises in which multilateral naval operations were demonstrated. The bilateral exercise is a reflection of the Pakistan Navy’s commitment to peace and stability in the region. The Pakistan Navy and the Japanese Navy are working together for maritime security and stability in the region.

Wikicampers, ranks Karakoram Highway among world’s 15 most beautiful roads, which connects:

A. China and India
B. India and Pakistan
C. China and Pakistan
D. Nepal and India

Answer

Correct Answer: C. China and Pakistan


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Already famed for its civil engineering marvel, the Karakoram Highway has now been ranked among the 15 most beautiful roads of the world for its scenic beauty. In its categorization, Wikicampers, a website providing tourist services in different parts of the world, called the KKH an “ideal setting for a most dizzying road trip! The KKH connects China to Pakistan while crossing the Karakoram mountain range and running alongside certain peaks over 7,000 meters in height.

On World Population Day, UN has estimated Pakistan`s population at 225.2 million, making it ___ most populous country.

A. 4th
B. 5th
C. 6th
D. 7th

Answer

Correct Answer: B. 5th


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As World Population Day is being observed on July 11, the United Nations (UN) has estimated Pakistan`s population at 225.2 million, making it the fifth most populous country. Data shows that 61 percent of the population is in the age bracket of 15 to 64 years; 34.6pc aged up to 14 years; 29.7pc 10 to 24 years while people aged 65 and above are estimated to be 4.4pc. Life expectancy at birth is 67 years for males and 69 years for females while the population is growing at the average annual rate of 2pc.

Recently, EU and ___ have signed an agreement to launch `Balochistan Education Support` programme.

A. WHO
B. UNICEF
C. UNGA
D. Japan

Answer

Correct Answer: B. UNICEF


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The European Union and the United Nations International Children`s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) have signed an agreement to launch the `Balochistan Education Support` (BES), a five-year education development programme for which the EU will provide 17.4 million euros (Rs3.27 billion).

On July 25, 2021, The ___ general elections for the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly would be held.

A. 10th
B. 11th
C. 12th
D. 13th

Answer

Correct Answer: B. 11th


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The 2021 General Elections of Azad Jammu and Kashmir will be held on 25 July, the region’s Chief Election Commissioner Justice (retired) Abdul Rashid announced. The elections will be held in 33 constituencies of Azad Kashmir and 12 constituencies of the refugees of Jammu and Kashmir.

What of the following city among the world’s top 10 most stressful urban centers to live in, according to a list by German company VAAY

A. Lahore
B. Karachi
C. Islamabad
D. Peshawar

Answer

Correct Answer: B. Karachi


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Pakistan’s Karachi has been named among the world’s top 10 most stressful urban centers to live in, according to a list by a German company VAAY. Karachi ranks at number 93 on the list, which is slightly better than Baghdad (Iran) at 94, Kabul (Afghanistan) at 95, and Moscow (Russia) at 96. On the other hand, Iceland’s serene capital, Reykjavik, tops the list as the least stressful city, followed by Bern (Switzerland), Helsinki, (Finland).

What is the rank of Pakistan in Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2021?

A. 70th
B. 73rd
C. 75th
D. 79th

Answer

Correct Answer: C. 75th


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The Pakistani startup space has had an incredible year, having moved up the ladder to 75th position worldwide and 2nd in the South Asian region, as revealed by the recent “Global Startups Ecosystem Index 2021” report released by StartupBlink.The highest-ranked city in Pakistan in terms of startup activity is Lahore, having risen 14 places to 257th globally and 4th in South Asia. The 2nd ranked city, Karachi, experienced a fall of 7 spots to 286th globally and is ranked 8th in South Asia. The 3rd highest city, Islamabad, saw the most significant increase in rank, jumping 122 spots and into the global top 500 at 437th, as well as 15th in South Asia.