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CSS Paper Current Affairs 2020 MCQs

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1

What is the rank of Pakistan in the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business Index 2020?

World Leaders in News PYQ
a 77
b 105
c 108
d 113
Explanation

The World Bank's 2020 Ease of Doing Business report placed Pakistan at 108th out of 190 economies[1](https://zicosh.com/css-current-affairs-mcqs-2020/).

2

Next US election will be held on:

Federal Government: Prime Minister, Cabinet, Key Ministries PYQ
a 1 November 2020
b 2 November 2020
c 3 November 2020
d 4 November 2020
Explanation

The United States held its 2020 presidential election on Tuesday, 3 November 2020[11](https://www.270towin.com/2020-election/).

3

The Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT-II) was signed in:

World Leaders in News PYQ
a 11 September 1972
b 18 June 1979
c 19 December 1980
d None of these
Explanation

SALT II was signed by US President Jimmy Carter and Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev on 18 June 1979 in Vienna[12](https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/military-history-and-science/salt-ii-signed).

4

How many countries are members of the UN Human Rights Council:

Federal Government: Prime Minister, Cabinet, Key Ministries PYQ
a 36
b 47
c 51
d 193
Explanation

The UN Human Rights Council comprises 47 member states elected by the General Assembly for staggered three-year terms[13](https://www.un.org/pga/75/wp-content/uploads/sites/100/2020/10/HRC-ELECTION-RESULTS.pdf).

5

Which of the following is referred to as a predecessor to WTO:

World Leaders in News PYQ
a IMF
b GATT
c OPEACE
d World Bank
Explanation

The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), established in 1947, served as the effective forerunner to the WTO when it launched in 1995[14](https://prepp.in/question/the-predecessor-organisation-to-world-trade-organi-67a476fdfdb92faa6a4ddc73).

6

On which of the following days is 'Commonwealth Day' observed:

Federal Government: Prime Minister, Cabinet, Key Ministries PYQ
a First Monday of March
b Second Monday of March
c Third Monday of March
d Fourth Monday of March
Explanation

Commonwealth Day is celebrated annually on the second Monday in March across member states[15](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CommonwealthDay).

7

The member countries of NAFTA are:

Federal Government: Prime Minister, Cabinet, Key Ministries PYQ
a Mexico, Panama
b US, Canada, Brazil
c Canada, US, Mexico
d Canada and Mexico
Explanation

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) comprises Canada, the United States and Mexico[16](https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/nafta-countries).

8

When was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) adopted:

World Leaders in News PYQ
a 24 October 1947
b 25 November 1945
c 10 December 1948
d None of these
Explanation

The UN General Assembly adopted the UDHR on 10 December 1948 in Paris[17](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UniversalDeclarationofHumanRights).

9

Azakhel Dry Port has been established eight kilometers away from:

Federal Government: Prime Minister, Cabinet, Key Ministries PYQ
a Bannu
b Nowshera
c Mardan
d Dera Ismail Khan
Explanation

The Azakhel Dry Port, located near Nowshera, is about eight kilometers from the district capital on GT Road[18](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2134209/pm-imran-inaugurate-azakhel-dry-port-today).

10

Which was the 2019 Indo Pacific Chief of Defence "CHOD" conference held:

Federal Government: Prime Minister, Cabinet, Key Ministries PYQ
a Bangkok, Thailand
b Hanoi, Vietnam
c Beijing, China
d Jakarta, Indonesia
Explanation

The 2019 Indo Pacific CHOD Conference convened in Bangkok under the theme "Collaboration in a Free and Open Indo-Pacific"[19](https://www.gktoday.in/birender-singh-dhanoa-represents-india-at-2019-indo-pacific-chiefs-of-defence-chod-conference-in-bangkok/).

11

According to Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) total world military expenditure rose to $1822 billion in:

Federal Government: Prime Minister, Cabinet, Key Ministries PYQ
a 2017
b 2018
c 2019
d 2020
Explanation

SIPRI reported that global military spending reached $1,822 billion in 2019, marking a three-percent real-terms increase over 2018[20](https://www.sipriyearbook.org/view/9780192847577/sipri-9780192847577-chapter-008-div1-041.xml?rskey=0ka14O&result=242&q=).

12

Fourth-China-Pakistan-Afghanistan Trilateral Foreign Minister's Dialogue 2020 will be held in:

Federal Government: Prime Minister, Cabinet, Key Ministries PYQ
a China
b Pakistan
c Qatar
d Russia
Explanation

The fourth round of the China-Pakistan-Afghanistan Trilateral Foreign Ministers' Dialogue is scheduled to take place in Beijing in 2020[3](https://www.dawn.com/news/1504054).

13

Iran's most powerful military commander, Gen Qasem Soleimani, was killed on:

Federal Government: Prime Minister, Cabinet, Key Ministries PYQ
a 2 January 2020
b 3 January 2020
c 13 January 2020
d 4 January 2020
Explanation

Qasem Soleimani, commander of Iran's Quds Force, was assassinated by a US drone strike near Baghdad International Airport on 3 January 2020[21](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QasemSoleimani).

14

Pakistan's First Nation Science and Technology Park (NSTP) was inaugurated in:

Federal Government: Prime Minister, Cabinet, Key Ministries PYQ
a 8 December 2019
b 9 December 2019
c 18 December 2019
d 25 December 2019
Explanation

Pakistan's National Science and Technology Park at NUST was officially opened by the prime minister on 9 December 2019[4](https://www.iasp.ws/activities/news/presidential-inauguration-marks-launch-of-nust).

15

In which country is Sumatra Island located:

Federal Government: Prime Minister, Cabinet, Key Ministries PYQ
a Japan
b New Zealand
c Indonesia
d Philippines
Explanation

Sumatra is one of the Greater Sunda Islands of Indonesia, situated in western Indonesia along the Indian Ocean[5](https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/which-country-is-sumatra-in.html).

16

Saudi Araco oil processing unit at Khurais and Abqaiq was attacked by a drone on:

Federal Government: Prime Minister, Cabinet, Key Ministries PYQ
a 14 September 2018
b 11 December 2019
c 14 September 2019
d None of these
Explanation

On 14 September 2019, coordinated drone strikes severely damaged Saudi Aramco's Khurais and Abqaiq facilities, halving the kingdom's oil output.

17

How many members does NATO have:

World Leaders in News PYQ
a 15
b 16
c 28
d 29
Explanation

Prior to North Macedonia's accession in March 2020, NATO comprised 29 member states.

18

Pakistan applied for the membership of Nuclear Supplier Group on:

Federal Government: Prime Minister, Cabinet, Key Ministries PYQ
a 11 May 2019
b 19 May 2009
c 26 May 2011
d 19 May 2016
Explanation

Pakistan's ambassador in Vienna formally submitted the NSG membership application on 19 May 2016[8](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/pakistan-applies-for-nsg-membership/articleshow/52364256.cms).

19

The last SAARC summit was held in:

World Leaders in News PYQ
a 2010
b 2014
c 2016
d 2018
Explanation

The 18th SAARC summit convened in Kathmandu, Nepal, on 26 - 27 November 2014, and the subsequent 19th summit was cancelled[9](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SouthAsianAssociationforRegionalCooperation).

20

Pakistan Prime Minister addressed the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly on:

World Leaders in News PYQ
a 17 September 2018
b 27 September 2019
c 17 October 2018
d None of these
Explanation

Prime Minister Imran Khan delivered Pakistan's statement at UNGA's 74th General Debate on 27 September 201910.

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