Global | MCQs

Explanation

Rank of Pakistan in Corruption Perception Index:

2018: 117 out of 180

2019: 120 out of 180

2020: 124 out of 180

2021: 140 out of 180

2022: 140 out of 180 

Explanation

Camel meat is usually preferred by the Middle East countries following by the US and Europe.

Pakistan, Australia, the US, Sudan were also the top producer of Camel meat.

Sudan remains the top producer of this meat in 2019, with an export value of USD 146K.

Pakistan in 2020, the top exporter of camel meat was Pakistan with an export value of USD 2.6M.

Explanation

Report published by: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sipri)

USA: 1

China: 2

India: 3

UK: 4

Russia: 5

Pakistan: 23

Explanation

The Internet is a global network that connects millions of computers and devices worldwide.

It allows users to share information, communicate, and access services across countries and continents.

Explanation

• 'So' is placed before a modifier — adjective or adverb — to intensify its quality or manner.
• ‘So’ emphasis on the modifier expresses a remarkable situation.
• This clause can stand alone as a sentence, or it can be paired with 'that' + clause to express an effect (result) of the remarkable situation mentioned in the main clause.
• The United States is so big that there are five time zones.

Explanation

The phrase "as well as" means in "addition to" or "and also" in the context of the example that you have mentioned. When "as well as" is used as a conjunction, there is no need to use commas before or after the phrase.

Moreover, it should always be used with a singular verb.

Explanation

In 2019, Gambia filed a case against Myanmar in the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing it of committing genocide against the Rohingya Muslim minority.

The case seeks accountability for alleged violations of the Genocide Convention.

The Gambia is a small West African country.

It's known for its diverse ecosystems around the central Gambia River.

Capital: Banjul

Currency: Gambian Dalasi

Official language: English

Explanation

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and other reliable sources, the United States has been the country most affected by COVID-19 in terms of the total number of cases and deaths.

As of September 2022, the USA has reported:

• Total cases: over 92 million
• Total deaths: over 1.1 million

Explanation

APEC stands for The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

APEC is an inter-governmental forum for 21 member economies in the Pacific Rim that promotes free trade throughout the Asia-Pacific region. 

Headquarters: Singapore

Founded: November 1989, Canberra, Australia

Founder: Bob Hawke

Explanation

About Antarctic Treaty

Singed: 1959

Signing location: Washington, USA 

Came into force: 1961

Current members: 56 countries

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