Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
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SAARC is an ______ organization:
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Regional
SAARC is classified as a regional organization because its membership is limited to countries within the specific geographical region of South Asia.
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SAARC is abbreviation of:
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South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
SAARC stands for the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation. It is a regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union of states in South Asia.
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SDC is the abbreviation of:
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SAARC Documentation Centre
SDC stands for the SAARC Documentation Centre. It was established in New Delhi in 1994 to serve as a central repository and provider of information on South Asian regional cooperation.
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Pakistan became the member of ILO in:
Answer:
1947
Pakistan became a member of the International Labour Organization (ILO) on October 31, 1947. Pakistan has since ratified several core ILO conventions regarding labor rights and workplace safety.
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Pakistan became the member of ASEAN Regional Forum in:
Answer:
2004
Pakistan was formally admitted to the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in July 2004. This was a significant achievement for Pakistan's 'Vision East Asia' policy, aimed at deepening ties with Southeast Asian nations.
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Pakistan became the member of NAM in:
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1979
Pakistan joined the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in 1979 during the Havana Summit. This move signaled a more balanced foreign policy approach after leaving Western military alliances.
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Pakistan became the member of UNO on:
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30th September 1947
Pakistan was admitted to the United Nations on September 30, 1947, shortly after its independence. Afghanistan was the only country that voted against Pakistan's admission at the time.
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Pakistan got observer status in Shanghai Cooperation Organization in:
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2005
Pakistan was granted observer status in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) at its Astana Summit in July 2005. Pakistan later became a full member of the organization in 2017.
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12th SAARC summit was held in Islamabad on:
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4 to 6 January 2004
The 12th SAARC Summit took place in Islamabad from January 4 to 6, 2004. It was highly successful, resulting in the signing of the SAFTA agreement and a major breakthrough in Pak-India relations.
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Name the country that played a pivotal role in the formal launching of the SAARC at the first summit at Dhaka in 1985:
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Bangladesh
Bangladesh, particularly under President Zia-ur-Rehman, was the primary architect and proposer of the SAARC concept. The inaugural summit was held in Dhaka in 1985 to honor this leading role.