General Knowledge

UFO stands for 'Unidentified Flying Object(s)', which refers to any aerial phenomenon that cannot be immediately identified. This is the widely accepted and correct expansion of the acronym.

The 3rd Nuclear Security Summit was held on March 24-25, 2014, in The Hague, Netherlands. This event focused on preventing nuclear terrorism and securing vulnerable nuclear materials worldwide.

As of 2024, there are approximately 9 to 10 members of the British Parliament who are of Pakistani origin. This number can vary slightly due to elections and appointments, but the figure of 10 is consistent with recent data and reports. Therefore, option A (10) is the most accurate answer.

The highest rank currently held in the Pakistan Air Force is Air Commodore among the given options, but actually the highest rank in the Pakistan Air Force overall is Air Chief Marshal, a four-star rank held by the Chief of Air Staff. The rank of Marshal of the Air Force (five-star) exists but has never been awarded. Among the options given, Air Commodore is higher than Squadron Leader, Wing Commander, and Group Captain, making option B correct in the context of the choices provided.

The 20th Commonwealth Games were held in 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. This is confirmed by multiple reliable sources including BBC and the official Commonwealth Games history. Therefore, the correct answer is option B (2014).

Ziarat is known as the winter capital of Balochistan due to its pleasant climate during the winter months, attracting visitors from Quetta and other areas. Gwadar is a port city and not considered the winter capital.

The President of Pakistan is elected by an electoral college consisting of the members of the National Assembly, Senate, and the Provincial Assemblies. This combined body votes to elect the President.

The First Opium War was fought between the United Kingdom and China from 1839 to 1842, primarily over trade disputes and the opium trade.

The International Day of Cooperatives is officially observed annually on the first Saturday of July. This is confirmed by the United Nations and the International Cooperative Alliance. The day aims to raise awareness about cooperatives and their contributions to sustainable development. Therefore, the correct answer is 'A' (First Saturday).

Shahi Qila, also known as the Fort of Sukkur, is located in the city of Sukkur, Pakistan. It is a historic fort situated on the western bank of the Indus River in Sukkur, not Lahore.