International Award | MCQs

Explanation

Tabassum Adnan, a women's rights activist from Pakistan, won the Nelson Mandela-Graca Machel Innovation Award in 2016.

She won for her efforts in advocating for justice and women's empowerment, especially through her work with a women's jirga (council) in Swat.

Explanation

• Bill Gates was conferred upon Hilal-e-Pakistan on February 17, 2022
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• President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi conferred the Hilal-e-Pakistan award to Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates for his efforts
• Bill Gates has been conferred with Hilal-e-Pakistan, which is the 2nd highest civilian award in Pakistan.
• Bill Gates visited Pakistan for the first time on February 17, 2022
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• William Henry Gates III is an American business magnate, software developer, investor, author, and philanthropist.
• He is a co-founder of Microsoft, along with his late childhood friend Paul Allen. 
• Born: October 28, 1955
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Explanation

Name only two Pakistani who got Lenin Prize.

Faiz Ahmad Faiz revived Lenin Prize in 1962.

 Abdul Satar Edhi revived Lenin Prize in 1988.

Faiz was the first Asian poet to be awarded the Lenin Peace Prize (1962) by the Soviet Union 

was also nominated for the Nobel Prize in literature.

Faiz Ahmad Faiz is also the author of Urdu and Punjabi literature.

Born: February 13, 1911, Narowal

Died: November 20, 1984, in Lahore

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Abdul Sattar Edhi NI LPP GPA was a Pakistani humanitarian, philanthropist

founded the Edhi Foundation, which runs the world's largest volunteer ambulance network,

Born: February 28, 1928, Bantwa, India

Died: July 8, 2016, in Karachi

Awards:

Lenin Peace Prize

Ramon Magsaysay Award for Public Service

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Explanation

ð  Syed Feroz Alam Shah, the founding director of Pak-Japan Business Forum,

ð  His contribution for developing economic and cultural relations between the two countries.

Explanation

• Beenish Saeed was awarded the 'Principal of the Year' award by the Asia Education Conclave, a platform to recognize the efforts of outstanding teachers and educators.
• Awarded in December 2023.
• Beenish Saeed belongs to Multan.

Explanation

In December 2023, Officer Cadet Muhammad Talha of the Pakistan Air Force has been honored with the prestigious Sword of Distinction at the Australian Defence Force Academy.

Explanation

Punjab Police officer SP Aisha Butt is set to receive the Excellence in Performance Award 2025 from the IAWP.

The award honours her "distinguished service and commitment to policing,".

SP Butt will be presented the award during the IAWP's in September 2025.

The Annual Training Conference of IAWP will be held in Glasgow, Scotland. 

Additional Information:

IAWP stands for International Association of Women Police.

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Explanation

The United Kingdom decided granting the first-ever official ‘Coat of Arms’ to British-Pakistani member of the House of Lords, Lord Aamer Sarfraz on January 6th, 2022.

Explanation

Babar Azam was named as ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year following his exploits in 2021

when he scored 405 runs in six games at an average of 67.50

Explanation

Fatima Sana won the ICC Women's Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2021.