International | MCQs

Explanation

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is expected to be fully operational by 2030.

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a series of energy and infrastructure projects, some of which connect China’s Xinjiang to Gwadar.

Initiated in mid-2013 and formally launched in April 20, 2015.

CPEC is generally described as a $46 billion package of Chinese aid.

Explanation

• The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is a water-distribution treaty between India and Pakistan.

• Indus Waters Treaty brokered by the World Bank

• It was signed in Karachi on 19 September 1960
• Sighed by Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistani President Ayub Khan.
• the following 3 rivers were given to Pakistan: Indus, Jhelum and Chenab  
• the following 3 rivers were given to India: Sutlej, Beas, Ravi.

Explanation

Pakistan shares a long border with Afghanistan and has significant geopolitical influence in the region. 

Due to its strategic location, Pakistan plays a crucial role in Afghanistan's stability and security.

Historically, Pakistan has had close ties with various Afghan groups and has been involved in Afghan affairs.

Explanation

Pakistan protested against the construction of the Baghlihar Dam by India, claiming it violated the Indus Waters Treaty.

This treaty regulates the use of river waters in the Indus Basin, and Pakistan argued that the dam would adversely affect its water supply.

Explanation

The Secretaries-General of the OIC since its establishment are:

1. H.R.H. Tunku Abdul Rahman (Malaysia): 1971-1973
2. H.E. Hassan Al-Touhami (Egypt): 1974-1975
3. H.E. Dr. Amadou Karim Gaye (Senegal): 1975-1979
4. H.E. Mr. Habib Chatty (Tunisia): 1979-1984
5. H.E. Syed Sharifuddin Pirzada (Pakistan): 1985-1988

Explanation

• The first Pakistani writer who represented Pakistan in the UNO is Ahmed Shah Bukhari Patras.
• Pakistan joined the United Nations on September 30, 1947, shortly after its independence on August 14, 1947.
• The Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations is Pakistan's diplomatic representative to the United Nations.

Explanation

Pakistan is bounded by Iran to the west, Afghanistan to the northwest and north, and China to the northeast.

Pakistan's total land border is 6,774KM long

Pakistan's total land border with four countries and sea.

1. Pakistan borders India 2,912 KM long in the east,
2. Afghanistan border is 2,430 KM long in the west (
   northwest)
3. Iran border is 909 KM long also in the west
4. China 523 KM long border is situated in the northeast.
5. The beach of the Arabian Sea 1042 forms its southern border. 

Explanation

Negotiations between the nations officially began on October 13, 1962, and resulted in an agreement being signed on 2 March 1963.

It was signed by foreign ministers Chen Yi for the Chinese and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto for the Pakistani.

The eastern tip of the Wakhan Corridor starts the Sino-Pak border between the People's Republic of China and Pakistan spanning about 559 km (347.3 mi).

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, the Minister of External Affairs of Pakistan.

Explanation

Pakistan pledged to shift to 60% clean energy and 30% electric vehicles by 2030.

The announcement was made at the US-initiated Leaders Summit on Climate.

Malik Amin Aslam, SAPM on Climate Change, represented Pakistan.

He urged developed nations to fulfill their climate finance commitments.

He stated Pakistan is doing more than its share to combat climate change.

This commitment was made during a climate summit hosted by the USA in 2021.

Explanation

World Happiness Report 2021

Issuer: UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network

Releasing date: 19 March 2021

Topper: Finland 

Total countries: 149

Afghanistan: 149 

Pakistan: 105