General Knowledge MCQs with Explanations

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The Capital of Myanmar is Naypyitaw. Naypyitaw is the modern capital of Myanmar (Burma), north of former capital, Yangon. Traditional tiered roofs crown the buildings of its Parliament (Hluttaw) complex. Exhibits at the National Museum include Burmese art and ancient artifacts. The golden stupa of Uppatasanti Pagoda has an interior carved with stories from Buddhist literature. In a nearby enclosure are white elephants, once prized by Burmese royalty.

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This year’s theme “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment”, reminds us of the inter-connectedness of these 3 fundamental principles. Notably, rights are the foundation upon which equality is built while equality is essential for empowerment to happen i.e.

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In Pakistan, banks deduct Zakat from accounts on the first day of Ramadan each year, provided the account balance meets the annual Nisab threshold. This deduction is 2.5% of the amount exceeding the Nisab (minimum wealth) and applies to savings accounts and other similar accounts, but not to current accounts.

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Pakistan joined the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) in 1954 for regional defense cooperation.

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The Geneva Accords were signed on April 14, 1988, to facilitate the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan.

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Pakistan and Tajikistan are separated by the Wakhan Corridor, a narrow strip of land in Afghanistan. Tajikistan is Pakistan’s closest neighbour in Central Asia. A narrow strip of Wakhan Corridor (14 km at some points) separates the two countries.

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Ian Talbot is the author of “Pakistan: A Modern History”, a comprehensive book on Pakistan’s history. Ian Talbot is Professor of History at the University of Southampton.

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Gwadar Port is operated by China Overseas Port Holding Company (COPHC) under an agreement with Pakistan.

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The Afghanistan-Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA) was signed on July 28, 2010 , and went into effect on June 12, 2011. The agreement was the result of seven rounds of negotiations between the two countries’ Joint Economic Commission.