Current Affairs

MFN stands for Most Favored Nation, a key principle in international trade agreements ensuring non-discriminatory trade treatment among countries.

India has a deal with France to purchase Rafale fighter jets, as the jets are manufactured by the French company Dassault Aviation.

Pakistan officially became a member of the United Nations on 30 September 1947, shortly after gaining independence. This date is confirmed by multiple authoritative sources including the United Nations and Pakistan's official records. Therefore, the correct answer is option D: 30 September 1947.

The maximum extent of delegation of powers under the FIA Act is determined by Congress, which sets the statutory limits in the Act that define how far the agency may delegate its authority. The agency, typically through the Secretary or designated officials, may exercise delegated powers within these statutory limits, but the ultimate authority to determine the maximum extent of delegation rests with Congress. This is consistent with the constitutional principle that Congress holds legislative power and may delegate authority to agencies within defined limits. The explanation in the question aligns with this understanding, confirming that the Secretary oversees administrative functions and delegation within the organization, but the maximum extent is set by Congress.

Recent credible news sources confirm that Anwar Afzal was appointed as the chairman of Pakistan Television (PTV) in 2024. There is no evidence supporting the other options as holding this position. Therefore, option A is correct.

The Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988) ended without a clear victor, as both sides suffered heavy losses and the conflict concluded with a ceasefire and return to pre-war boundaries. Therefore, 'None of these' is the most accurate answer.

The Nobel Prize is awarded in six disciplines: Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, Peace, and Economic Sciences. Psychology is not a separate Nobel category, and the Prize in Economic Sciences was established later in 1968 by Sweden's central bank in memory of Alfred Nobel. Therefore, the correct answer is option C, which correctly lists Literature, Peace, and Economics as Nobel Prize disciplines, along with the others implicitly included. Option A is incomplete, option B incorrectly includes Psychology, and option D is incorrect because not all options are fully accurate or properly named.

Saudi Arabia is the largest producer of electricity in the Islamic world due to its extensive oil and gas resources that support large-scale power generation. Uzbekistan and Pakistan produce less electricity comparatively, and 'None of these' is incorrect.

Bhutan is famously known as the "Land of the Thunder Dragon" or "Land of Thunderbolt" due to its local name 'Druk Yul,' which means 'Land of the Thunder Dragon.' This nickname reflects the thunderous storms that often roll over the Himalayas where Bhutan is located.

Edmund Burke was an Irish-born British political philosopher and statesman, widely associated with Britain. Therefore, the correct answer is Britain.