General Knowledge

Europe Day is celebrated annually on 9 May to commemorate the Schuman Declaration, which is considered the beginning of the European Union.

The area between the Indus and Jhelum rivers is known as the Sindh Sagar Doab. 'Doab' refers to the land between two rivers, and Sindh Sagar Doab specifically lies between these two rivers in Pakistan.

The Great Barrier Reef is commonly known as the "Pearl of the Ocean" due to its vast and beautiful coral ecosystem. The other options are incorrect or not commonly associated with the Great Barrier Reef.

The position of Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) in NATO has traditionally always been held by an American officer, reflecting the United States' leading role in the alliance's military command structure. It is not rotated among alliance countries or assigned based on accession priority.

IAMD stands for Integrated Air and Missile Defence, which refers to a coordinated defense system against air and missile threats. This matches option C exactly.

The 2023 Reporters Without Borders (RSF) report highlights concerns about excessive control and censorship imposed by Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) over journalism, restricting press freedom.

General Suharto served as the President of Indonesia for approximately 31 years (1967-1998), making him the longest-serving ruler in the country's history. Sukarno was the first president but served for about 22 years. Joko Widodo is the current president but has served much less time.

The Prime Meridian passes through Europe, Africa, and Asia but does not pass through Antarctica. Therefore, Antarctica is the correct answer as the continent the Prime Meridian does not cross.

The TAPI (Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India) Gas Pipeline Project is developed by the Galkynysh-TAPI Pipeline Company Limited, which is a consortium of the four countries involved, not by international financial institutions like the IMF, World Bank, or ADB. Therefore, the correct answer is 'None of these'.

The official theme for the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) 2023 is "Scoring for People and the Planet," highlighting the role of sport in promoting social and environmental sustainability.