General Knowledge

Ishaq Dar, a prominent Pakistani politician and former finance minister, was born on 13 May 1950. This is the widely accepted and verified date of his birth.

Ishaq Dar, as a prominent Pakistani politician and finance minister, has been involved in improving Pakistan's relations broadly, particularly with Gulf countries, China, and Western nations, rather than exclusively with one country like India, Russia, or Iran. This makes option C the most accurate.

Ishaq Dar, historically known as Pakistan's Finance Minister, has been serving as the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan since 2024. In this capacity, he has represented Pakistan in multiple international forums including the UN General Assembly and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). Therefore, the correct answer is 'Both A and B'. The original question incorrectly implied he was only Finance Minister and did not acknowledge his current role as Foreign Minister. The explanation has been updated to reflect his current position and international representation.

Hina Rabbani Khar is a prominent member of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and served as the Foreign Minister representing this party. The other options are different political parties she has not been affiliated with.

In 2025-2026, Ishaq Dar, serving as Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, focused on strengthening Pakistan's ties with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). He actively engaged in OIC meetings and pursued broader political and economic coordination with Muslim states, while expanding trade, investment, and regional security cooperation with GCC countries. NATO relations were pragmatic and focused on counter-terrorism and regional stability, and the Warsaw Pact dissolved in 1991, making it irrelevant. Therefore, option D is correct.

Ishaq Dar assumed the charge of Foreign Minister of Pakistan on 11 March 2024. This is confirmed by multiple reliable news sources reporting that he took oath as Foreign Minister when Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's cabinet was sworn in on that date. The other dates listed do not correspond to his appointment.

Muhammad Ishaq Dar, primarily known as Pakistan's finance minister in multiple terms, was appointed as the Deputy Prime Minister and the 38th Foreign Minister of Pakistan in 2024. Since assuming the foreign ministry, Dar has emphasized Pakistan's foreign policy focus on economic diplomacy and peace, advocating for regional stability, dialogue, and cooperation. He has promoted a proactive multilateral approach, including engagement in forums like the ASEAN Regional Forum, and stressed adherence to international law, especially regarding the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. Therefore, the correct characterization of Pakistan's foreign policy under Ishaq Dar is economic diplomacy and peace. Options B (only military alliances), C (confrontation with neighbors), and D (isolationism) do not reflect the current foreign policy stance under his leadership.

Marco Polo was a famous traveler known for his extensive journeys through Asia and his detailed accounts of his travels, which introduced Europeans to Central Asia and China.

Oslo is the capital city of Norway, making option B the correct answer. London and Madrid are capitals of the UK and Spain respectively, and 'None of these' is incorrect since Oslo is listed.

Social networks are primarily organized around people, as they connect individuals to share information, ideas, and relationships. While discussions and organizations can be part of social networks, the fundamental unit is the person.