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· 2016
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The reconstruction of religious thought written by:
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Iqbal's "The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam" (1930) is a seminal collection of his lectures on modernizing Islamic philosophy.
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Fifth international recognized mode of payment:
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The IMF's SDR basket added the Chinese yuan as its fifth currency in 2016.
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Who is the President of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)?
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Jin Liqun, a former Chinese vice-minister of finance, became AIIB's first president at its launch in January 2016.
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Nelson Mandela International Day (or Mandela Day) is celebrated each year on:
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July 18 marks Mandela's birthday and is observed by the UN as Nelson Mandela International Day.
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The Pakistan People's Party-led government signed the Gwadar agreement with China on:
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In March 2010, PPP Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani signed the initial agreement granting China a 40-year lease on Gwadar port.
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India-China Joint Military Training Exercise HAND-IN-HAND 2015 took place at:
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The first India-China "Hand-in-Hand" counter-terrorism drill was held at Kunming in October 2015.
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The Order of the Rising Sun is highest Military Award of:
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Established in 1875, the Order of the Rising Sun is one of Japan's highest honors, awarded for distinguished achievements.
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Pakistan's first communication satellite, the PakSat-1R, was launched in:
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China successfully orbited PakSat-1R on 11 August 2011 to ensure Pakistan's communications coverage.
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What was the old name of Sri Lanka?
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Historically, Sri Lanka has been called Serendib, Ceylon, and Lankadeepa in various periods and languages.
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First secretary General of UN was:
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Norwegian diplomat Trygve Lie served as the UN's first secretary-general from 1946 to 1952.
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Pakistan launched his first satellite with the collaboration of China in 1990 was Al-Badr:
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Badr-1, Pakistan's inaugural domestically designed satellite, was launched by China on 16 July 1990.
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The world's largest democracy is:
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With over 900 million registered voters, India conducts the world's largest democratic elections.
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Pakistan and Russia signed a landmark defence agreement on:
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On 19 August 2015, Pakistan's military signed its first-ever formal defence cooperation pact with Russia.
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Obama is the president of USA:
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Barack Obama served as the 44th President of the United States from 2009 to 2017.
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National anthem composed by:
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Poet Hafeez Jalandhari penned the lyrics of Pakistan's national anthem in 1952, set to a melody by Ahmed G. Chagla.
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Headquarter of International Court of Justice is at:
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The ICJ, the UN's principal judicial organ, sits at the Peace Palace in The Hague.
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Kalabagh Dam is not yet constructed due to:
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Political opposition, environmental concerns over downstream ecology, and fears of displacing farmland have stalled Kalabagh Dam.
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Largest Arms importer in 2014:
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In 2014, Saudi Arabia led global imports of major weapons, driven by regional security concerns.
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Term intifada means:
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"Intifada" is Arabic for "shaking off," commonly used to describe Palestinian uprisings.
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Freedom NGO Headquarter in:
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Freedom House, a U.S.-based NGO promoting political rights and civil liberties, is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
