Current Affairs

The headquarters of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is located in Manila, Philippines. This is a well-known fact about the institution's main office location.

LEKEM (Lakam) was an Israeli secret agency responsible for covert operations related to technology and arms exports. Therefore, the correct answer is Israel.

MI6, also known as the Secret Intelligence Service, is the UK's foreign intelligence agency, and its headquarters are located in London. Therefore, option C is correct.

The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) is a group that has been seeking autonomy or independence in Mindanao, a region in the Philippines. The other options are unrelated to the MILF's activities.

The Tamil riots primarily occurred in Sri Lanka during the 1980s and 1990s, involving ethnic conflict between the Tamil minority and the Sinhalese majority. This period saw significant violence and civil unrest in Sri Lanka.

Russia has recently stationed its planes in Syria as part of its military involvement in the Syrian conflict, supporting the Syrian government. This is well-documented in recent current affairs.

Boko Haram is a jihadist terrorist group primarily active in northeastern Nigeria, with Maiduguri being a major city in that region and a frequent target of their attacks. The other options are incorrect as Tamils refer to an ethnic group mainly in South Asia, and 'Both' or 'None of these' do not apply here.

Pakistan has consistently opposed drone strikes within its territory because they violate its sovereignty by conducting military operations without its consent. This is a widely recognized stance in international relations and current affairs.

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a major infrastructure project that connects China and Pakistan, passing through these two countries only. It does not involve India or any other country directly.

Pakistan has consistently expressed strong opposition to India's bid for permanent membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), citing regional security concerns and bilateral issues. Hence, option A correctly reflects Pakistan's stance.

Turkmenistan has recently offered to supply natural gas to Pakistan as part of regional energy cooperation efforts. The other countries listed have not made such offers recently.

The Nawaz-Modi meeting in 2014 was held in Lahore, Pakistan, marking a significant diplomatic engagement between the two leaders. Therefore, option B (Lahore) is correct, not A (Dehli).

Hussein Ibrahim Taha has been serving as the Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) since November 2020, making option A correct. The other options do not correspond to the current Secretary General.

The IMF mission that visited Pakistan in November 2018 was led by Harald Finger, who was the IMF mission chief for Pakistan at that time. Christine Lagarde was the Managing Director of the IMF but did not personally lead the mission. The other options, Herry Rodulf and Herald Finger, are incorrect spellings or names. Therefore, the correct answer is 'None of these' since the correct name is Harald Finger, not Christine Lagarde.

Prime Minister Imran Khan inaugurated the Mohmand Dam on 3 May. This date is confirmed by multiple reliable news sources reporting the event.

The Central Secretariat Manual of Office Procedure (CS-MOP) and related official documents from Government of India and Nagaland Secretariat confirm that when a case is not routine or the line of action is not obvious, the Section Officer is required to prepare an elaborate note. This note must verify all statements, highlight any mistakes or omissions, reference applicable statutory or customary procedures and relevant laws, supply other pertinent information, clearly state the questions for consideration, and include the officer's own comments or suggestions before forwarding the case to a higher authority. This aligns with option A, making it the correct answer. The other options do not reflect the detailed procedural requirements for non-routine cases as prescribed in official manuals.

Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States, visited Pakistan in the year 2000 during his presidency. This visit is well-documented in historical records of US-Pakistan relations.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.