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911. Which FATF-related bills were passed through National Assembly on 29-July-2020 ?

  • A. The Anti-terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2020
  • B. The United Nations (Security Council) (Amendment) Bill, 2020
  • C. The Money Laundering (Amendment) Bill, 2020
  • D. Both A & B

Explanation: The National Assembly passed the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill and the United Nations (Security Council) (Amendment) Bill as part of Pakistan’s FATF-related legislative measures. The Money Laundering amendment was a separate bill, so the combined A and B option fits.

Correct answer: Both A & B

912. What is Current Share of Pakistan in World Population?

  • A. 2.20%
  • B. 2.30%
  • C. 2.40%
  • D. 2.83%

Explanation: Around 2020, Pakistan accounted for approximately 2.83% of the world’s population, placing it among the world’s five most populous countries. The percentage changes slightly with each population estimate, but 2.83% is the intended figure here.

Correct answer: 2.83%

913. The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on 23-July-2020 ordered sealing of the Navy Sailing Club on the ________?

  • A. Swaik Lake
  • B. Kalar Kahar Lake
  • C. Rawal Lake
  • D. Karambar Lake

Explanation: The Islamabad High Court ordered the sealing of the Navy Sailing Club on Rawal Lake, which lies near Islamabad. The other listed lakes are in different locations and were not the site involved in this order.

Correct answer: Rawal Lake

914. Mention the name of the Javelin thrower who has become the first Pakistani to directly qualify for Tokyo Olympics in 2021?

  • A. Afnan Fahim
  • B. Arshad Nadeem
  • C. Muhammad Inam butt
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Arshad Nadeem became the first Pakistani athlete to qualify directly for the Olympics through the javelin-throw qualification standard. Muhammad Inam Butt is associated with wrestling, not javelin throw.

Correct answer: Arshad Nadeem

915. What is the rank of Pakistan, according to the NTI (Nuclear Threat Initiative) nuclear security index 2020?

  • A. 18th
  • B. 19th
  • C. 20th
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Pakistan was ranked 19th in the 2020 Nuclear Security Index published by the Nuclear Threat Initiative. The index assesses countries on the security of nuclear materials and facilities, not on nuclear weapons capability alone.

Correct answer: 19th

916. Which Senior journalist was abducted from Islamabad on 21st July 2020 & released after 12 hours?

  • A. Hamid Mir
  • B. Matiullah Jan
  • C. Mubashir Luqman
  • D. None of them

Explanation: Senior journalist Matiullah Jan was abducted in Islamabad on 21 July 2020 and released about 12 hours later. Hamid Mir and Mubashir Luqman were not the journalists involved in this incident.

Correct answer: Matiullah Jan

917. According to the UN data, what is population wise rank of Pakistan in 2020?

  • A. 4th
  • B. 5th
  • C. 6th
  • D. None of these

Explanation: UN population estimates placed Pakistan as the world's fifth most populous country in 2020, behind China, India, the United States and Indonesia. This is why the answer is fifth rather than sixth.

Correct answer: 5th

918. Which country became permanent member of SCO Youth Council in July 2020?

  • A. China
  • B. Pakistan
  • C. India
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Pakistan became a permanent member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Youth Council in July 2020. China and India were already established members, so they were not the new entrant in this report.

Correct answer: Pakistan

919. Who introduced "Bakar Mandi" online mobile appliction to facilitate cattle purchase process on Eid-ul-Azha between buyer and seller?

  • A. Sindh Govt
  • B. Punjab Govt
  • C. Balochistan Govt
  • D. KPK Govt

Explanation: The Punjab government introduced the Bakar Mandi mobile application to connect buyers and sellers of sacrificial animals during Eid-ul-Azha. It was a provincial digital initiative of Punjab, not Sindh, Balochistan or Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Correct answer: Punjab Govt

920. The Senate Committee for Human Rights on July 14 approved the upcoming Pakistani movie_________for screening, dismissing all objections raised against the film.

  • A. Manto
  • B. Ek thi Marium
  • C. Zindagi Tamasha
  • D. Motorcycle Girl

Explanation: The Senate Committee for Human Rights approved Sarmad Khoosat's film Zindagi Tamasha for screening after considering objections. Manto, Ek Thi Marium and Motorcycle Girl are different Pakistani films.

Correct answer: Zindagi Tamasha