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 Who becomes youngest Miami Open men`s champion?

A. Matteo Berrettini
B. Carlos Alcaraz
C. Paula Badosa
D. Cameron Norrie

Spanish 14th seed Carlos Alcaraz capped a dream run at the Miami Open with a 7-5, 6-4 win
over Norwegian world number eight Casper Ruud in the final on 3 April 2022 to secure the
biggest win of his young career.
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Who is the current spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs?

A. Margarita Simonyan
B. Sergei Lavrov
C. Dmitry Peskov
D. Maria Zakharova

Maria Vladimirovna Zakharova is the Director of the Information and Press Department of the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation from 10 August 2015. In a statement issued in
Moscow, spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maria Zakharova, noted that
President Arif Alvi had dissolved the National Assembaly on April 3 on Imran Khan`s advice, which
was based on a claim that the US-orchestrated a plan to topple his government.
 Who is the winner of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022?

A. Australia
B. England
C. South Africa
D. India

The 2022 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup was the twelfth edition of the Women’s Cricket World
Cup, which was held in New Zealand in March and April 2022. In the final of the tournament,
Australia beat England by 71 runs to win their seventh World Cup. Australia’s Alyssa Healy scored
170 runs in the match, the highest individual score made by any cricketer, male or female, in the
World Cup Final. Mcqsplanet.com
 Parliamentary Elections were held in Hungary on:

A. 3 April 2022
B. 4 April 2022
C. 5 April 2022
D. 6 April 2022

Parliamentary elections were held in Hungary on 3 April 2022 to elect the National Assembly,
coinciding with a referendum. Hungary’s incumbent prime minister Viktor Orbán declared
victory on Sunday night, with partial results showing his Fidesz party leading the vote by a wide
margin.
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 Afghanistan`s ruling Taliban on April 3, 2022, announced a ban on _____
production.

A. Foxtail millet
B. Makowiec
C. Mustard Greens
D. Opium Poppy

Afghanistan`s ruling Taliban on April 3, 2022, announced a ban on poppy production, even as farmers
across the country began harvesting the bright red flower that produces the opium used to make
heroin. The order warns farmers that their crops will be burned and they can be jailed if they proceed
with the harvest. Taliban`s spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid announced the ban at a news conference
in the capital.
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 When is the ‘International Day for Mine Awareness’ observed annually?

A. April 2
B. April 4
C. April 6
D. April 8

The ‘International Day for Mine Awareness’ is observed annually on April 4, across the world.
The mine action community, headed by the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS)
launches activities to create awareness of Mines. This year, the theme of International Mine
Awareness Day stands for “Safe Ground, Safe Steps, Safe Home”.
Which country saw a rise in illegal online trade of wildlife, as per a recent report
by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF)?

A. Afghanistan
B. China
C. Myanmar
D. North Korea

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 ‘Wagner Group’, is a private military company of which country?

A. USA
B. Russia
C. Germany
D. China

‘Wagner Group’, is a private military company in Russia. As per British military intelligence,
1,000 mercenaries from the ‘Wagner Group’ are being deployed to eastern Ukraine.
The group has been active over the past eight years in Ukraine, Syria, and African countries.
It has repeatedly been accused of war crimes and human rights abuses. The Wagner Group
first went into operation during Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014.
 Which country has started a pilot project to produce ‘Green’ Steel by burning
hydrogen?

A. Australia
B. Sweden
C. Poland
D. Italy

• Sweden has become the first country in the world to manufacture fossil-free steel which is
also known as green steel.
• Green steel has been developed by HYBRIT Technology and the first delivery was done to
Volvo AB as a trial run.
• This initiative was in process since the year 2016 and the full-scale production will begin in
2026. Mcqsplanet.com
 Kuwait’s government resigned on _____, three months after it was sworn in:

A. April 3, 2022
B. April 5, 2022
C. April 7, 2022
D. None of these

Kuwait’s government resigned on Tuesday, three months after it was sworn in, state media
reported, amid escalating disputes with parliament. The Gulf emirate’s prime minister, Sabah
Khaled Al-Sabah, submitted the cabinet’s resignation to Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal al-
Ahmad al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the official KUNA news agency said.
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 Nakagin Capsule Tower is a landmark building in which country?

A. Japan
B. China
C. Russia
D. Ukraine

The tower, completed in 1972 and designed by renowned architect Kisho Kurokawa. The
owners plan to extract some of the white cuboid capsules before demolition begins on
April 12, Tatsuyuki Maeda, who refitted several of them himself.
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 Which country launched the Earth observation satellite ‘Gaofen-3 03’?

A. Russia
B. Israel
C. China
D. UAE

A new Earth-observation satellite was successfully launched by China on Thursday, 7th April
2022, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the north-western part of the country. Long
March-4C rocket launched Gaofen-3 03 at 7:47 a.m. (Beijing Time) and it went into orbit as
planned.
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From which UN body Russian membership was suspended on 7 April 2022?

A. UNHCR
B. UNICEF
C. UNHRC
D. None of these

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 What is the name of the mascot of Qatar FIFA world Cup 2022?

A. zalumi
B. La’eeb
C. telstar
D. sikkur

La’eeb has been unveiled as the official mascot for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar,
with the name meaning “super-skilled player” in Arabic.
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What is the name of first black woman Judge confirmed to USA Supreme Court?

A. Clearance Thomas
B. Thurgood Marshall
C. Ketanji Brown Jackson
D. None of these

Ketanji Brown Jackson has been confirmed as the first African-American woman to serve as
a justice of the United States Supreme Court. On April 7, 2022, by a vote of 53-47, the U.S.
Senate confirmed President Joe Biden’s nomination of Judge Jackson to replace retiring
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, for whom she previously served as a law clerk.
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 The `Garuda Shield` is a joint annual military exercises between:

A. Turkey and Azerbaijan

B. Egypt and Iran
C. Pakistan and China
D. Indonesia and USA

The annual military exercises between Indonesian and US armies will include more than a
dozen countries this year, officials said on April 10, 2022, as tensions with China continue to
spike in the region. The `Garuda Shield` joint training will see militaries from 14 countries
including Britain, Australia and Japan participate in ground drills and beach-landing exercises
from August 1-14. Mcqsplanet.com
 The first round of France’s 2022 presidential election was held on:

A. 08 April 2022
B. 10 April 2022
C. 12 April 2022
D. 14 April 2022

The first round of France’s 2022 presidential election was held on 10 April. A run-off will be held
between the top two candidates on 24 April 2022. The incumbent president, Emmanuel
Macron from La République En Marche! (LREM), who won in 2017 and whose first term lasts
until 13 May 2022. His opponent in the second round will be Marine Le Pen, leader of
the National Rally (RN), whom he defeated in 2017.
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 What is the main reason behind Sri-Lankan economic crisis?

A. political irregularities
B. Shortage of exporting
C. Shortage of Food and Fuel
D. Shortage of foreign currency

Sri Lanka’s government recently offered unsolicited value-added and income tax cuts to
taxpayers. This led to an extreme loss of government revenue. Therefore, the Sri Lankan Rupee
started to slip. Without the necessary cash reserves in place, in early March Sri Lanka had to
allow the rupee to free fall.
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Which country has recently reached a series of agreement with Qatar to facilitate
the World Cup?

A. Iran
B. UAE
C. Oman
D. Egypt

On 11 April 2022, the two countries signed an agreement for operations to link the Doha
Flight Information Region (FIR) with the Tehran FIR, Qatar News Agency reported. They also
agreed to increase the number of flights between them and discussed enhancing transport
cooperation and private investment opportunities in the port sector.
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 April 11, 2022, Italy signs gas deals with _____ to reduce reliance on Russia.

A. Qatar
B. Morocco
C. Algeria
D. Kuwait

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi announced a deal on April 11, 2022, to boost gas
deliveries from energy heavyweights Algeria, as he steps up efforts to reduce Rome`s heavy
reliance on Russian imports. Addressing journalists after meeting President Abdelmadjid
Tebboune, Draghi told journalists the two governments had signed a preliminary deal on
energy cooperation. Mcqsplanet.com
UN special envoy Hans Grundberg started his first visit to Yemen`s rebel-held
capital on:

A. April 10, 2022

B. April 11, 2022
C. April 12, 2022
D. None of these

UN special envoy Hans Grundberg started his first visit to Yemen`s rebel-held capital on
April 11, 2022, following an April 2 ceasefire that the country`s warring parties have
accused each other of violating.
He is looking forward to engaging with Ansar Allah (Huthi) leadership
 Which country has been hit by Tropical Storm Megi?

A. Japan
B. Philippines
C. Indonesia
D. Sri Lanka

The Philippines has been recently hit by Tropical Storm Megi and the death toll from
landslides and floods after the storm rose to 58. Over 1,00,000 people in southern and
eastern Philippines islands have been affected by the storm. Villages around Baybay city
in the central Leyte province are worse hit by the storm.
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 Which country will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games?

A. England
B. Germany
C. Australia
D. France

The Australian state of Victoria will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games across four
regional hubs in a break from the traditional single-city model, the government said on
April 12, 2022. With no other countries outside Australia making a bid, Victoria was granted
an exclusive negotiating period to secure the Games in February.
What is the name of newly discovered galaxy which may be the earliest and most distant galaxy
ever discovered in April 2022?

A. HD1
B. GN-z11
C. Milky way
D. None of these

A team of astronomers led by researchers at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard, and
Smithsonian, has detected the most distant astronomical object ever. The object, named HD1,
is a galaxy candidate 13.5 billion light-years away.
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 Which organization launched the first fully private astronaut mission to the
International Space Station?

A. NASA
B. ISRO
C. SpaceX
D. ESA

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched Ax-1, a mission from Houston-based Company Axiom
Space. It is the first fully private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. The four-
member crew officially began a ten-day journey that will include eight days aboard the
International Space Station. Their capsule is known as Endeavour.
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 When is the ‘World Art Day’ observed every year?

A. April 12
B. April 14
C. April 15
D. April 17

World Art Day is observed every year on 15 April globally. This day is being celebrated all over the
world to emphasize the importance of art that nurtures creativity, innovation, and cultural diversity for
all people across the globe. The day was declared by the International Association of Art (IAA), an NGO
working in official partnership with UNESCO. The first celebration of World Art Day was held on April
15, 2012. The date has been selected in honor of the birthday of Leonardo da Vinci, the famous
painter of the Mona Lisa.
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 17th G20 Heads of State and Government Summit 2022 will take place at:

A. Bali
B. Jakarta
C. Melbourne
D. Shanghai

The 17th G20 Heads of State and Government Summit will take place from 15-16 November
2022 in Bali, Indonesia.
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) launched its Global Centre for Traditional
Medicine (GCTM) in:

A. India
B. Pakistan
C. China
D. Bangladesh

The World Health Organisation launched its Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM)
at a site in India (Jamnagar) on April 19, 2022, aimed at unlocking its potential by blending
ancient practices with modern science.
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 Which is the first country to announce a ban on missile tests against space
satellites?

A. Russia
B. USA
C. China
D. Israel

The United States has become the first country in the world to announce a ban on missile tests
against space satellites. US Vice-President Kamala Harris, who chairs the National Space Council,
announced that the debris created by such tests presents a risk to the safety of astronauts and
satellites. Many countries including the U.S, China, Russia, and India have carried out such tests
and generated space debris. Mcqsplanet.com
 In April 2022, China signed a security pact with the:

A. Philippines
B. Indonesia
C. Baffin Island
D. Solomon Islands

China said on April 19, 2022, it had signed a security pact with the Solomon Islands (Country
in Oceania), a move set to heighten the concerns of the United States and allies Australia
and New Zealand about growing Chinese influence in a region traditionally under theirs way.
Prime Minister: Manasseh Sogavare
Capital: Honiara
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Russia RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile made its first test flight
on:

A. 18 April 2022
B. 20 April 2022
C. 22 April 2022
D. 24 April 2022

The RS-28 Sarmat sometimes colloquially known in the West as the “Satan II”, is a
Russian liquid-fueled, MIRV-equipped super-heavy intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). It
is intended to replace the R-36M ICBM (SS-18 ‘Satan’) in Russia’s arsenal. The Sarmat is one of
the six new Russian strategic weapons unveiled by Russian President Vladimir Putin on 1
March 2018.
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 When US Congresswoman Ilhan Abdullahi Omar arrived in Pakistan?

A. April 20, 2022

B. April 21, 2022
C. April 22, 2022
D. April 24, 2022

The Congresswoman is on a four-day visit to Pakistan — April 20-24 — where apart from
having meetings with the political leadership in Islamabad, she will visit Lahore and Azad
Jammu and Kashmir to have a greater understanding of Pakistan’s cultural, social, political,
and economic potential, the PM’s Office said.
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 Kenya former President Mwai Kibaki died on _____, at the age of 90.

A. 21 April 2022
B. 22 April 2022
C. 23 April 2022
D. 21 April 2022

Emilio Stanley Mwai Kibaki, was a Kenyan politician who served as the third President of
Kenya from December 2002 until April 2013. Kibaki died on 21 April 2022, at the age of 90.

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 ‘Neptune Missile system’ is associated with which country?

A. Yemen
B. Saudi Arabia
C. Ukraine
D. UAE

The Russian Black Sea Fleet ‘Moskva’ sank off the coast of Odesa after a missile strike on the
ship. Russians claimed that an onboard ammunition fire caused the blasts on the ship, while the
Ukrainians stated that it was a planned strike using the Neptune anti-ship cruise missiles.
Neptune Missile system was inducted into the Ukrainian Forces in 2021. Neptune is a coastal
anti-ship cruise missile that is capable of destruction of naval vessels in a range of 300 km.
 What is the theme of Earth Day in 2022?

A. Harmony with Nature and Biodiversity

B. Invest in Our Planet
C. Restore our Earth
D. None of these

Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection.
First held on April 22, 1970. The official theme for 2022 is Invest In Our Planet.

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Recently, which country has closed its airspace to Russian civilian and military
planes flying to Syria?

A. Iran
B. Egypt
C. Turkey
D. None of these

Turkey has closed its airspace to Russian civilian and military planes flying to Syria, Foreign
Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu was quoted as saying on 23 April 2022 by local media. The
announcement marks one of the strongest responses to date by Turkey, which has cultivated
close ties with Moscow despite being a member of the Nato defence alliance, to Russia`s two-
month military assault on Ukraine.
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 Who topped the ‘Forbes’ 36th annual World’s Billionaires List’ of 2022?

A. Jeff Bezos
B. Elon Musk
C. Warren Buffett
D. Bill Gates

The ‘Forbes’ 36th annual World’s Billionaires List’ of 2022 was released recently. It listed 2,668
billionaires of the world, including 236 newcomers, which fell from last year’s 493. Elon Musk
tops the World’s Billionaires ranking for the first time ever, with an estimated net worth of USD
219 billion. Jeff Bezos and Bernard Arnault followed Musk.
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The 2022 Asian Wrestling Championships took place from April 19 to 24 in:

A. India
B. Mongolia
C. Kazakhstan
D. South Korea

The 2022 Asian Wrestling Championships was the 35th edition of the Asian Wrestling
Championships of combined events, and took place from April 19 to 24
in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
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A Japanese woman ‘Kane Tanaka’ certified the world`s oldest person has died at
the age of:

A. 117
B. 119
C. 121
D. 124

A Japanese woman certified the world`s oldest person has died at the age of 119 years and
107 days on April 19, 2022. She is the oldest verified Japanese person and the second-oldest
verified person ever, after Jeanne Calment. Kane Tanaka was born on Jan 2, 1903, in the
southwestern Fukuoka region of Japan, the same year the Wright brothers flew for the first
time and Marie Curie became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.
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 Recently, Which of the following billionaire acquired Twitter for $44 billion?

A. Bill Gates
B. Elon Musk
C. Mark Zuckerberg
D. Jeff Bezos

The social media giant confirmed on 25th April 2022 that the Tesla CEO and the billionaire will
acquire the company in a deal worth $44 billion. Once the deal is complete, which is expected
by this year, Twitter will become a privately held company.

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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) disbursed loans and grants amounting to $____
billion to Pakistan in 2021.

A. $1.11 billion
B. $1.31 billion
C. $1.91 billion
D. $2.17 billion

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) disbursed loans and grants amounting to $1.31 billion to
Pakistan in 2021, comprising $0.30bn in programme lending, $1.01bn from project lending and
$3 million from grants. According to the ADB annual report released on 25th April 2022, ADB
committed $22.8bn from its own resources in 2021 to help Asia and the Pacific tackle the
immediate effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and promote a green recovery.
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 North Korea held a military parade on April 25, 2022, to celebrate the ____
anniversary of the founding of the Korean People’s Revolutionary Army.

A. 88th
B. 89th
C. 90th
D. 91st

North Korea began a much-anticipated military parade in its capital on Monday to mark the
90th anniversary of its army’s founding, with outside experts saying it was likely to display
powerful missiles and other weapons capable of targeting the United States and its allies.
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The Air-One is the world’s first hub for flying taxis and commercial drones, is in
which country?

A. China
B. Japan
C. USA
D. UK

The Air-One in the U.K. is the world’s first hub for flying taxis and commercial drones. Air-
One, made by startup Urban-Airport in connection with Coventry City Council, is a fully
functioning “vertiport.” A sort of cross between a cab stand and a small airport, a vertiport
has a rising platform to launch flying taxis and commercial drones. Although the term existed
before, Air-One is the first fully-operational “pop-up” vertiport.
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