Category: Pakistan Current Affairs November 2021

The National Council of Free and Fair Election Network (Fafen) has elected ____ as its new chairperson.

A. Hameedullah Kakar
B. Mossarat Qadeem
C. Sharmela Farouqi
D. Iktikhar Hasan

Answer

Correct Answer: B. Mossarat Qadeem


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The National Council of Free and Fair Election Network (Fafen) has elected Ms. Mossarat Qadeem as its new chairperson for a term of three years. Ms. Mossarat Qadeem, who has replaced Mr. Hameedullah Kakar, is a civil society figure and activist internationally known for her work on women empowerment and peace. She heads Paiman Alumni Trust. This is Ms. Mossarat`s second term as Fafen`s chairperson.

Recently, FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi launched Digital platform for farmers, Named?

A. Khushaal Watan
B. Kisan Dost
C. Khushal Kisan
D. None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: A. Khushaal Watan


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Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that the fast-evolving developments in technology are impacting economies around the world and digital interventions are needed in the agriculture sector to enhance productivity. He was speaking at a ceremony held here on Tuesday 30 November 2021 to launch the Khushaal Watan platform designed to digitally help the rural community and farmers. The platform has been designed by Telenor Pakistan to digitally help the rural community and farmers and empower the agriculture ecosystem in the country.

When did Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid inaugurate the upgraded Pakistan Online Visa System (POVS)?

A. November 24, 2021
B. November 25, 2021
C. November 27, 2021
D. November 29, 2021

Answer

Correct Answer: A. November 24, 2021


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Federal Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed inaugurated the upgraded Pakistan Online Visa System (POVS) on November 24, 2021. The previous system, launched in March 2019, involved a cumbersome process with no access through smartphones and tablets. The overhauling involves making the system user-friendly, ensuring a robust and secure interface compatible with all devices.

Who Won the Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award 2021?

A. Narendra Modi
B. Angela Markel
C. Imran Khan
D. Vladimir Putin

Answer

Correct Answer: C. Imran Khan


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Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has won the prestigious Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award. Khan will get the International Sports Personality Award in appreciation of his efforts in turning Pakistan into one of the world’s leading cricketing nations. He was captain of the Pakistan team that emerged victorious in the 1992 Cricket World Cup, defeating England in the final. Pakistan PM Khan has been invited to receive his award at the award ceremony to be held at Expo 2020, Dubai on January 9, 2022.

Recently, who wins WBC silver flyweight title for the 2nd time?

A. Muhammad Amir
B. Muhammad Waseem
C. Imran Butt
D. None of the Above

Answer

Correct Answer: B. Muhammad Waseem


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The World Boxing Council (WBC) Silver World Title has been recently won by Pakistan’s Muhammad Waseem, who defeated Colombia’s, Rober Barrera. This was the second time he won the title in his 12th professional fight. The 34-year-old, aka ‘Falcon Khan’, in his career so far has won 11 bouts out of 12 professional bouts and lost only one.

Who has become the first ever female colonel commandant of the Army Medical Corps (AMC)?

A. Maj-Gen Shahida Malik
B. Maj-Gen Shahida Badsha
C. Lt Gen Nigar Johar
D. None of the Above

Answer

Correct Answer: C. Lt Gen Nigar Johar


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Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on November 26, 2021, pinned the badges of rank to formally install Lieutenant General Nigar Johar as Colonel Commandant of Army Medical Corps (AMC). The first and only woman in Pakistan to reach the rank of three-star general has also become the first-ever female colonel commandant of the AMC. She earlier served as surgeon general of the Pakistan Army.

Who is the first Pakistani woman nominated for the Best New Artist and Best Global Music Performance at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards?

A. Runa Laila
B. Farida Khanum
C. Abida Parveen
D. Arooj Aftab

Answer

Correct Answer: D. Arooj Aftab

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Singer Arooj Aftab is the first Pakistani woman to have made it to the Grammys nomination list. She has secured a place in the Best New Artist category alongside artists such as Olivia Rodrigo, FINNEAS, The Kid LAROI, and Jimmie Allen as well as a nomination for Best Global Performance. Arooj is also the first Pakistani to be nominated in the Best New Artist category. Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was nominated in 1996 for Best Traditional Folk Album and Best World Music Album.

Who become the first Pakistani selected for Anti Nuclear Weapon Academy?

A. Mazhar Iqbal
B. Komal Ali Shah
C. Mehwish Durrani
D. Mehreen Aftab

Answer

Correct Answer: B. Komal Ali Shah


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Twenty-five-year-old Komal Ali Shah has just become the first Pakistani to be selected for the Hiroshima-ICAN Academy on Nuclear Weapons and Global Security 2021, which received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2017. The program was started in 2019 and takes place every year. This year Komal was among 41 participants to be selected. She is not only the first Pakistani but the first Pakistani woman to be selected for this course.

Who has been appointed as the new PAF spokesperson?

A. Air Vice-Marshal Tariq Zia
B. Air Marshal Amjad Butti
C. Air Vice-Marshal Javed Alam
D. None of the Above

Answer

Correct Answer: A. Air Vice-Marshal Tariq Zia


Detail About MCQs

The Pakistan Air Force on November 25, 2021, named Air Vice Marshal Tariq Zia as the head of its public relations wing for the first time for a two-star general to hold this position.
`Air Vice-Marshal Tariq Zia has been appointed as director-general public relations (Air Force),` the PAF announced.
AVM Zia would also be PAF`s spokesman.

Recently, EU ambassador to Pakistan receives International Peace Award, Named?

A. Jan Kickert
B. Karen Pierce
C. Vale de Almeida
D. Androulla Kaminara

Answer

Correct Answer: D. Androulla Kaminara


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President Dr. Arif Alvi on November 24, 2021, awarded International Peace Award to Ambassador of European Union (EU) to Pakistan Androulla Kaminara in recognition of her services for the cause of interfaith harmony. She received the award during the International Interfaith Peace Conference in Islamabad which was organized by the Interfaith Council for Peace and Harmony and Majlis Ulema e-Pakistan and attended by representatives of various religions.

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