General Knowledge

The Geneva Accords concerning Afghanistan were signed on 14 April 1988 at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The accords were signed by the governments of Afghanistan and Pakistan, with the United States and the Soviet Union acting as guarantors. This date is well documented and confirmed by multiple authoritative sources including the United Nations and historical records. Therefore, option B (14th April, 1988) is the correct answer.

Pakistan and Tajikistan do not share a direct border; they are separated by the Wakhan Corridor, a narrow strip of Afghan territory that lies between them. This corridor connects Afghanistan to China and separates Pakistan from Tajikistan.

Pakistan joined the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) in 1954, the year the organization was formed. The treaty was signed in September 1954 and came into effect in February 1955. Therefore, the correct answer is 1954, which corresponds to option B. The original question had the correct year in the explanation but incorrectly marked option A (1953) as the correct answer. This has been corrected based on authoritative historical sources.

The Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT-I) was signed in 1972 between the United States and the Soviet Union to limit the number of strategic ballistic missile launchers. This is a well-documented historical fact.

The Warsaw Pact was officially dissolved in 1991 following the end of the Cold War and the political changes in Eastern Europe. This makes option A the correct answer.

The theme for World Cancer Day 2025 is "Close the Care Gap," focusing on reducing disparities in cancer care worldwide. Options B, C, and D correspond to themes from previous years but are not correct for 2025.

The first camel hospital in the world is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was established to provide specialized veterinary care for camels, which are important in the region.

International Women’s Day is globally celebrated on March 8th every year to honor women's achievements and promote gender equality.

Socrates was born in 469 BC, which is the widely accepted historical date. The other dates are incorrect based on historical records.

The book 'Pakistan’s Security and The India-US Strategic Partnership' was authored by Zafar Nawaz Jaspal, a recognized expert on Pakistan's security and strategic affairs. Therefore, option B is correct.

The Warsaw Pact was signed in 1955 as a collective defense treaty among the Soviet Union and seven Eastern Bloc satellite states during the Cold War.

Gwadar Port is operated by the China Overseas Port Holding Company (COPHC), which manages the port under a lease agreement with Pakistan. This makes option C the correct answer.

The Afghanistan–Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA) was signed in October 2010 in Kabul and became effective in June 2011. This is confirmed by multiple authoritative sources including official trade reports and news articles. Therefore, the correct date corresponds to 28th July 2010, which matches option C. The original answer A (28 July 2008) is incorrect.

India is currently the largest state in terms of population, surpassing other countries including China, USA, and the former USSR (which no longer exists).

The Doha Agreement between the US and the Taliban was signed in February 2020, marking a significant step towards ending the conflict in Afghanistan.

Pakistan conducted its first digital census in 2023. This census used digital devices and technology for data collection, making it more efficient and accurate compared to previous manual censuses.

The book "Hard Choices" is a memoir written by Hillary Clinton, detailing her time as Secretary of State. Therefore, option B is correct.

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) was established in 1949 with the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty on April 4, 1949. Therefore, option B is correct.

The British constitution is uncodified and flexible, meaning it can be amended by a simple majority in Parliament rather than a special majority like two-thirds or three-fourths. Therefore, none of the given majority options (two-thirds, three-fourths, one-half) correctly describe how the British constitution is amended.

In Pakistan, banks deduct Zakat annually on the 15th of Shaban, which is the traditional date for Zakat deduction in the country according to Islamic practice.

The official theme for International Women's Day 2025 is "Accelerate Action." This theme calls for increased momentum and urgency in addressing systemic barriers to gender equality worldwide. The options given in the question do not include this correct theme, so the correct answer is "None of These." The other options correspond to themes from different years: "Inspire Inclusion" was the theme for 2024, "Digital All: Innovation and Technology for Gender equality" was for 2023, and "For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment" is not the official IWD theme but a UN Women campaign for 2025.

The second OIC (Organization of Islamic Cooperation) Summit Conference was held in 1977. This is a well-documented historical fact, confirming option B as correct.

The book "Diplomatic Footprints" is authored by Shuja Nawaz, a well-known Pakistani author and analyst. Therefore, option C is correct, not B.

Pakistan officially became a member of the United Nations on 30 October 1947, shortly after its independence in August 1947. Therefore, option A is correct.

PNSC stands for Pakistan National Shipping Corporation. It is the national flag carrier responsible for shipping and maritime transport services in Pakistan.