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Q.1. Who has been made Interior Minister of Pakistan ?

A. Azam Sawati B. Abdul Hafiz Sheikh
Short Detail C. Sheikh Rashid Ahmed D. Ijaz Ahmed Shah
 PM Imran Khan on 11th Dec, 2020 made reshuffle in the Cabinet.
 Sheikh Rashid made Interior Minister (Previously, He was Railway Minister) Replaced: Ijaz Ahmed Shah
 Ijaz Ahmed Shah wo was previously Interior Minster. Now given Portfolio of Narcotics Control.
 Ijaz Ahmed Shahd (Replaced: Azam Sawati)
 Azam Sawati given portfolio of Railway Minister (Previously he was Minister for Narcotics Control.
 He replaced: Sheikh Rashid
 PM also appointed Hafeez Sheikh as Minister for Finance & Revenue (Previously, he was advisor on Finance)
 Though Hafeez is not elected member of Parliament, according to Article 91 (9) of the Constitution, any
individual who is not part of parliament can be a minister for 6 months.
 This is the 4th Reshuffle of PTI Government.
 The reshuffle came days after the IHC ruled that unelected advisors and Special Assistants could not head
Government’s Committees.

Q.2. The first recipient of Pfizer-BioNtech Covid-19 vaccine in UK was _____?

A. Margaret Amelia B. Ava Keeenan
C. Margaret Keenan D. None of these
Short Detail:
 The first recipient was Margaret Keenan, a 90 year old grandmother injected at
University Hospital in Coventry, Warwickshire, England.
 While 2nd patient was William Shakespeare (same name as Legendary English
author William Shakespeare)
 Remember: Covid-19 vaccine need to be kept at extremely cold temperature of
-75 degree Celsius ( or -103 degree Fahrenheit)
 After first dose of vaccination, the 2nd dose is to be given within 45 days.
 (2 doses for each person)

Q.3. After UK, _____ has become the 2nd country to approve Pfizer vaccine?
A. Canada B. USA
C. Italy D. Japan
Short Detail:
 Canada has become the 2nd country after UK to approve the Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for its Citizens on
9th Dec, 2020.
 Vaccine approved for people above 16 years.
 Ordered 6 million doses of vaccine for its citizens
 2 doses of the vaccine will be required for each person.
 Capital of Canada: Ottawa Currency: Canadian Dollar pdf password part 1: 206

Q.4. Which nation has become the 4th Nation to normalize relations with Israel ?
A. Lebanon B. Morocco
C. Syria D. None of these
Short Detail:
 Morocco has become the 4th Arab Nation to normalize relations with Israel under a deal
brokered with the help of USA this year after UAE, Bahrain and Sudan.
 As part of the deal, the USA has agreed to recognize Morocco’s Claim over the disputed
(Western Sahara region) which is a disputed region between the Nation and the Algeria-
backed Polisario Front, which has been seeking to establish an independent state.
 Overall Morocco is the 6th Nation to recognize Israel.
 Prior to this Egypt in 1979, Jordan in 1994 and UAE, Bahrain, Sudan, Morocco in 2020
established their ties with Israel.
 Morocco Capital: Rabat Currency; Dirham
Q.5. The Gov of Pakistan will implement Single National Curriculum (SNC) in Primary classes from __?
A. 2021 B. 2023
C. 2022 D. 2024
Short Detail:
 The Single National Curriculum (SNC) is all set to be implemented in the coming academic session in
Phases.
 Gov. ordered the publication of textbooks for the purpose.
 1st Phase: Primary Level ( 1 to 5th Class) during 2021 session.
 2nd Phase: Secondary Level (6th to 8th Class) in 2022.
 3rd and Final Phase: ( 9th to 12th Class) 2023.
 Purpose: to provide equal opportunities and to end class based educational system.
 Gov. said that the SNC complies with international standards. Even Cambridge has endorsed it.

Q.6. Recently, who has been named as the Country’s new Ambassador for UAE ?
A. Afzal Mahmood B. Chaudhry Afzal Tariq
C. Muhammad Tariq Awan D. None of these
Short Detail:
 Afzal Mahmood has been appointed as the country’s new Ambassador for
UAE on 7th Dec, 2020.
 Replaced: Ghulam Dastagir who retired recently.

Q.7. Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid al Sabah has been reappointed PM of _____?

A. Libya B. Oman
C. Kuwait D. None of these
Short Detail:
 Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf al Ahmed al Sabah reappointed Sheikh Sabah Al

Khalid al Sabah as the Prime Minister of the Nation on 8th Dec, 2020.
 Parliamentary Elections held on 5th Dec, 2020.
 326 candidates running for 50 Seats in the Election.
 Capital: Kuwait City
 Currency: Kuwaiti Dinnar

Q.8. On 11th March 2021, how many Senators will retire from the Senate ?
A. 47 Senators B. 60 Senators
Short Detail: C. 52 Senators D. None of these

 On 11th March 2021, 52 Senators will retire after completing their 6 years from 103- member senate.
 The total strength of the Senate is 104, but former finance minister of the PML-N Ishaq Dar has
not taken oath as senator; living self-exile in London .
 Term of Senator: 6 years, but 50% retire after 3 years
 The upcoming Senate will comprise 98 members as there will be no elections on the four vacant
seats from the country’s tribal areas after their merger with KP. Therefore, the Senate elections
always depend on the party positions in the four provincial assemblies and the National Assembly.
 Remember: The Government on 15th Dec, 2020 decided to hold Senate Elections in Feb instead
of March 2021.


Q.9. Which country recently placed Pakistan and other 9 countries on Violators
of Religious Freedom list ?
A. USA B. China
C. France D. Germany
Short Detail:
 USA on 8th Dec, 2020, has designated Pakistan, China, Iran, Saudi
Arabia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Nigeria, North Korea, Myanmar and
Eretria as countries of Particular Concerns (CPC) Under its International
Religious Freedom.
 But Later Pakistan & other 4 countries – Saudi Arabia, Nigeria,
Tajikistan, Turkmenistan - Got US Presidential Waiver to avoid sanctions
of Regions Freedom on 10th Dec, 2020.
Q.10. The 62nd Gwadar Day was celebrated across Pakistan on______?
A. 9th Dec, 2020 B. 7th Dec, 2020
C. 8th Dec, 2020 D. None of these
Short Detail:
 On 8th Dec, 2020, 62nd Gwadar Day was celebrated across Pakistan.
 This day is celebrated every year to mark the merger of Gwadar with Pakistan
 Historically, Pakistan purchased Gwadar for 3 million $ form Oman on 18th September, 1958.
 And officially it became part of Pakistan on 8th Dec, 1958.
 The Purchase of Gwadar from Oman was an act of great wisdom by Gov. of
Pak. As US purchased Alaska from Russia.
 The Gov. of PM Feroz Khan Noon negotiated the purchased of Gwadar from
then Sultan.
 Location: Gwadar is strategically located at the apex of the Arabian Sea and
the mouth of the Persian Gulf. (Province: Balochistan)

Q.11. The woman Journalist Malala Maiwand was shot dead on 9th Dec, 2020. He belonged to
A. Iran B. Afghanistan
Short Detail:
Malala Maiwand was shot on 9th Dec, 2020.

Her driver, Mohammad Tahir, was also killed.
She was a journalist at Enikass TV and Radio.

Q.12. Global Teacher Prize 2020 was won by Ranjitsinh Disale. He is from___?
A. Sri Lanka B. India
C. Bhutan D. None of these
Short Detail:
He won 1 million $ the Global Teacher Prize 2020 on

3rd Dec, 2020.
Prize Given for promoting Girls’ Education at a village
school in Maharashtra, Western India.

Q.13. What is the new height of Mount Everest ?

A. 8724.87 meters B. 7924. 99 meters
C. 8848.86 meters D. None of these
Short Detail:
 Mount Everest new height is 8848.86 meters. (29,031.69 feet)

 86 cms more than previous measurement (8848 meters)
 The new height announced jointly by Nepal and China on 8th
Dec, 2020.
 K2 height. 8611 meters (2nd height mountain in the world:
location: Pakistan)

Q.14. Pakistan has recently returned installment of soft loan of $ 1 billion to which country ?
A. UAE B. Saudi Arabia
C. China D. None of these
Short Detail:
 Pakistan has returned $ 1 billion to Saudi Arabia as the 2nd

Installment of a $ 3 billion soft loan on 15th Dec, 2020.
 China has helped in repay the loan of Saudi Arabia.
 Another $1 billion will be repaid to Riyadh next month.
 Remember: Saudi Arabia gave Pakistan a $ 3 billion loan and
a 3.2 billion oil credit facility in late 2018.

Q.15. South Africa will tour to Pakistan after___ years to Play 2 Tests & 3 ODIs ?
A. 13 years B. 15 years
C. 12 years D. None of these
Short Detail:
 PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board) on 9th Dec finally announced South Africa will
tour to Pakistan after 13 years.
 They will play 2 tests and 3 T20s between Jan 26 and Feb 14 next year.
 The tour holds tremendous significance since many leading teams in World
Cricket refused to tour Pakistan due to Security reasons following ghastly
terror attack on Sri Lankan Cricket Team in Lahore in 2009.

Q.16. Which country will host the World Economic Forum 2021 ?
A. Singapore B. Indonesia
C. Pakistan D. UAE
Short Detail:
 WEF 2021 will be moved from Davos in Switzerland to Singapore

due to Covid-19
 Special annual meeting will be held from May 13-16, 2021 in
Singapore. Pdf password part 2: 293
 WEF HQ: Cologny, Switzerland.
 Formation: January 1971.

Q.17. Who is the current Chairman of FPSC (Federal Public Service Commission)
A. Cap ® Maroof Afzal B. Haseeb Athar
C. Tuaseef Nasir D. None of these
Short Detail:
 The current chairman Cap ® Marof Afzal died of coronavirus on

10th Dec, 2020 before assuming the new office.
 He was appointed for the post on 11th Nov, 2020.

Q.18. Recently, which country awarded Egypt’s Abdul Fatah Al Sisi with its highest Grand
Cross of the Legion of Honour?
A. Israel B. Germany
C. France D. None of these
Short Detail:
 French President Emmanuel Macron gave his Egyptian counterpart Abdul Fatah Al
Sisi his country’s highest award “Legion of Honour Award” on 10th Dec, 2020.
 On the other side, 2 Prominent Italians announced on 14th Dec, 2020 that they
were returning their Legion of Honour awards – in protest at Paris’s decision to
give the award to Egyptian President.
 They cited that 2016 killing of an Italian student in Cairo to explain decisions.
 France Capital: Paris Currency: Euro, CFA, franc
 Egypt Capital: Cairo Currency: Egyptian Pound

Q.19. UNESCO has decided to launch an International Prize that will be named after which late Political figure ?
A. Benazir Bhutto B. Shiekh Mujeeb U Rehman

C. Zulifiqar Ali Bhutto D. None of these
Short Detail:
 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has decided to
launch the “UNESCO- Bangladesh Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujeeb u Rehman
International Prize”
 The Prize will be launched in the field of Creative Economy , starting from Nov, 2021.
 Sheikh Mujeeb u Rehman was a Bangladesh Politician and is called “Father of the Nation”.
 He was also first president of Bangladesh. Then PM from April, 17, 1971 until his
assassination on 15th Aug, 1975
 Bangladesh Celebrates Independence Day: 26th March, 1971.

Q.20. Recently Lebanese Court charged 3 ex-Ministers and ___for the deadly Beirut Blast ?
A. Hssan Diab B. Fedi Sawn
C. Hassan Khalil D. None of these
Short Detail:
 All 4 were accused of carelessness and negligence on 10th Dec, 2020

 After blast Hassan Diab resigned but stayed in capacity of Caretaker
Prime Minister.
 Remember: On 4th August, 2020, a large amount of ammonium nitrate
nearly 2700 tonnes stored at the port of the city of Beirut exploded.
 Death: 204 Injured: 6500
 Lebanon Capital: Beirut Currency: Lebanese Pound

Q.21. Joe Biden has chosen whom as Pentagon Chief on 7th Dec, 2020 ?
A. John Austin B. John Kirby
C. Llyod Austin D. None of these
Short Detail:
 Joe Biden on 7th Dec, 2020 chosen first Black General as

Pentagon Chief Llyod Austin as the first African American
Secretary Defense.

Q.22. After British Airway, which another British Airline started operations in Pak ?
A. Virgin Atlantic B. Qatar Airways
C. Air Arabia D. None of these
Short Detail:
 After British Airways’ resumption of Operations in Pakistan,

another British airline, Virgin Atlantic has launched its flights
for Pakistan on 11th Dec, 2020.
 From Manchester, Virgin Atlantic First flight (VS 362) arrived
at Islamabad Airport.

Q.23. Which nation has successfully activated its Artificial Sun.

A. South Korea B. Russia
C. China D. France
Short Detail:
 China successfully activated its nuclear-powered Artificial

Sun –HL-2M Tokamak Reactor for the first time on 4th Dec, 2020
 It is called as Artificial Sun because of the enormous heat
and power it produces.

Q.24. Veteran Footballer Paolo Rossi passed away at the age of 64. He was from ?
A. Brazil B. Russia
C. Germany D. Italy
Short Detail:
 Paolo Rossi, Italy’s top Scorer in the 1982 World Cup-winning Campaign
passed away at the age of 64 years on 10th Dec, 2020.
 Cause of Death: Incurable Disease.
 He is the second World Cup Winner to die in 2 weeks following death of
Argentina Football Great Diego Maradona who died on 26th Nov, 2020.

Q.25. President Dr. Arif Alvi approved Anti-rape Ordinance on______?

A. 15th Dec, 2020 B. 13th Dec, 2020
Short Detail:
 Ordinance aimed at ensuring rape trials are completed

within four months.
 Special courts to try cases of sexual abuse of women and
Children.
 Also allow for chemical castration of those convicted of
such offences.
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Q.26. Sindhi Culture Day was celebrated in Pakistan on ___?

A. 9th Dec, 2020 B. 7th Dec, 2020
Short Detail:
 Sindhi Culture Day was celebrated on 6th December 2020 in

Pakistan with jubilant crowds wearing Sindh caps and Ajraks
and singing and dancing to music and songs by popular
vocalists.

Q.27. Who has been named Time Magazine’s 2020 Persons of the Year ?
A. Joe Biden B. Justin Treaudu
C. Donald Trump D. Imran Khan
Short Detail:
 Time Magazine has named US President Joe Biden

and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris as 2020
“Persons of the year”.

Q.28. Recently which of the following countries PM passed away due to Covid-19 ?
A. Lesotho B. Eswatini
C. Malawi D. None of these
Short Detail:
 Eswatini’s Prime Minister Ambrose Dlamini, who was tested positive for
Covid-19 passed away after being hospitalized in South Africa.
 Died at the age of 52 on 13th Dec, 2020
 Capitals: Mbabane, Lobamba Currency: Swazi Lilangeni
 It is also commonly known in English as Swaziland.

Q.29. Pakistan signed for ____billion $ Foreign Loans in Fiscal year 2019-20 ?
A. 14.4 billion $ B. 12.8 billion $
C. 10.5 billion $ D. None of these
Short Detail:
 According to Annual Report of Foreign Economic Assistance

2019-20 released by Minister of Economic Affairs, PTI Gov.
contracted 10.447 $ billion loans from Multinational institutions
and Commercial Banks. pdf password part 3: 880
 Almost one Fourth higher than previous year’s 8.4 Billion$.

Q.30. What is the name of Indian Army Chief who recently visited Saudi Arabia
and UAE on 8th Dec, 2020
A. Ajit Doval B. Bipin Rawat
C. Manoj Mukand Narawane D. None of these
Short Detail:
 Manoj Mukand Narawane, Indian Army Chief was recently on

visit to Saudi Arabia and UAE on 8th Dec, 2020.

Q.31. Pakistan recently backed which nation’s decision to move International Court Justice
against blasphemous French Cartoon ?
A. Egypt B. Saudi Arabia
Short Detail:
 Pakistan Ulema Council Chairperson and Special Representative to

PM on Religious Harmony Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi
said that Pakistan supports the decision of Egypt’s Al-Azhar Mosque
to move the ICJ against blasphemous caricatures in France.

Q.32. Which country will have 30 percent Electric Vehicles by 2030 ?

A. India B. UAE
C. Pakistan D. None of these
Short Detail:
 Pakistan has informed an International Community that its

working on a plan to ensure that by 2030 at least 30 percent
of the vehicles in Pakistan will work with electricity.

Q.33. Which Country’s PM resigned after his Party lost Elections

A. Sudan B. Kuwait
C. Romania D. None of these
Short Detail:
 Romanian Prime Minister Ludovic Orban resigned on 7th Dec, 2020

after his Liberal Party Ubeal lost Parliamentary Elections.
 Capital Romania: Bucharest
 Currency; Romanian Leu

Q.34. Recently, PIA started operating flights from Quetta to ____?

A. Kabul B. Gwadar
C. Turbat D. None of these
Short Detail:
 Pakistan International Airline (PIA) started operation flights form Quetta to

Turbat on 10th Dec, 2020.
 To facilitate the residents of Southern Balochistan.
 Would operate flights 2 times a week in the route.

Q.35. PM Khan inaugurated which Private Airline on 9th Dec, 2020 ?

A. Hijveri Airline B. Pak Airline
C. AirSial D. None of these
Short Detail:
 PM Khan on 9th Dec, 2020 inaugurate Airsial.

 It is the country’s 3rd Private Airline.
 AirSial Chairman: Fazal Jilani
 AirSial also offered free ticket to person carrying Coffin.
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Q.36. What was the name of Deputy Governor of Kabul who was killed in a bomb attack ?
A. Suleman Mohebi B. Mahbobullah Mohebi
C. Malik Suleman D. None of these
Short Detail:
 Kabul Deputy Governor Mahbollah Mohebi was killed

on 15th Dec, 2020 in a bomb attack in Kabul
Province.

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Q.1. Who has been made Interior Minister of Pakistan ?

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Q.2. The first recipient of Pfizer-BioNtech Covid-19 vaccine in UK was _____?

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Malala Maiwand was shot on 9th Dec, 2020.

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Q.13. What is the new height of Mount Everest ?

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 Pakistan has returned $ 1 billion to Saudi Arabia as the 2nd

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Q.25. President Dr. Arif Alvi approved Anti-rape Ordinance on______?

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Q.26. Sindhi Culture Day was celebrated in Pakistan on ___?

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 Time Magazine has named US President Joe Biden

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Q.33. Which Country’s PM resigned after his Party lost Elections

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