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Re: Current Affairs and G.k for all forthcoming Exams of PPSC,FPSC and NTS......
Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2016 11:25 am
by maryam90
NATIONAL
Aug 16: Former ambassador Mohammad Masood Khan, a PML-N candidate, was elected as the president of AJK.
Profile of Masood Khan
1. Masood Khan was born in Rawalakot, Poonch.
2. Before joining the Foreign Service of Pakistan in 1980, he was a Lecturer in English.
3. He was a TV presenter and newscaster with Radio Pakistan.
4. He was Pakistan’s Ambassador to China (2008-2012).
5. He served as Pakistan’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva (2005 to 2008).
6. He was also the Chief Negotiator on Nuclear Security, Pakistan’s Sherpa (Chief Negotiator) for the Nuclear Security Summit (NSS) process from 2009 to early 2014.
Re: Current Affairs and G.k for all forthcoming Exams of PPSC,FPSC and NTS......
Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 12:47 pm
by maryam90
The opening ceremony of 2016 Rio Olympics was held at which stadium?
[A] Maracana Stadium
[B] Rice–Eccles Stadium
[C] BC Place Stadium
[D] Turin Stadium
Answer: A. Maracana Stadium
Re: Current Affairs and G.k for all forthcoming Exams of PPSC,FPSC and NTS......
Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 12:48 pm
by maryam90
Name the American swimmer who recently won his/her 21st Olympic gold Medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
[A] Ryan Lochte
[B] Conor Dwyer
[C] Katie Ledecky
[D] Michael Phelps
Answer: D. Michael Phelps
Re: Current Affairs and G.k for all forthcoming Exams of PPSC,FPSC and NTS......
Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 12:54 pm
by maryam90
How many sports are to be played in Rio Olympics?
[A] 28
[B] 26
[C] 24
[D] 30
Answer: A. 28
Re: Current Affairs and G.k for all forthcoming Exams of PPSC,FPSC and NTS......
Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 12:56 pm
by maryam90
What is the motto of the Olympics, 2016?
[A] Brotherhood of the world
[B] A New Beginning
[C] A New World
[D] Brotherhood of Men
Answer: C. A New World
Re: Current Affairs and G.k for all forthcoming Exams of PPSC,FPSC and NTS......
Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 12:56 pm
by maryam90
What is the number of participating countries in Rio Olympics 2016?
[A] 192
[B] 200
[C] 204
[D] 206
Answer: D. 206
Re: Current Affairs and G.k for all forthcoming Exams of PPSC,FPSC and NTS......
Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 1:00 pm
by maryam90
IOC has added five new sports to the programme for Tokyo 2020. It included baseball/softball, karate, skateboarding, sports climbing and surfing. The inclusion of the new sports will add 18 events and 474 athletes. The IOC considered a variety of factors when assessing the proposal, including the impact on gender equality and the youth appeal of the sports.
Re: Current Affairs and G.k for all forthcoming Exams of PPSC,FPSC and NTS......
Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 1:02 pm
by maryam90
Which of the following countries has been banned from taking part in Rio Olympics?
[A] China
[B] Italy
[C] Russia
[D] Japan
[E] Brunei
Answer: C. Russia
Re: Current Affairs and G.k for all forthcoming Exams of PPSC,FPSC and NTS......
Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2016 1:40 pm
by maryam90
The 2016 Asian Men's Hockey Champions Trophy was won by??
A) Pakistan
B) Malaysia
C) India..........ans
D) South Korea
Re: Current Affairs and G.k for all forthcoming Exams of PPSC,FPSC and NTS......
Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2016 1:42 pm
by maryam90
A strongest earthquake of 6.6 magnitude destroyed nation's center and old buildings on 30 October-2016 of??
A) Turkey
B) Nepal
C) Kenya
D) Italy....ans