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Who is the current leader of opposition in the National Assembly of Pakistan?

A. Raja Riaz Ahmed

B. Hamza Shahbez
C. Sheikh Rasheed
D. Akram Khan Durrani

National Assembly (NA) Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf approved the application of dissenting
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Raja Riaz Ahmed for the post of leader of the
opposition in the National Assembly (NA). The speaker approved the appointment of the
opposition leader using the powers conferred on him under Rule 39 of the Rules of
Procedure of the NA, 2007.
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Bilawal Bhutto made his first visit to China as Foreign Minister of Pakistan on:

A. 15 May 2022
B. 17 May 2022
C. 19 May 2022
D. 21 May 2022

At the special invitation of State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Foreign Minister
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will visit China on 21-22 May 2022. This would be Foreign Minister
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s first bilateral visit abroad since assuming office last month.
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s visit will also coincide with the 71st anniversary
of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China.
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 US President Joe Biden arrived in South Korea on ____, his first Asia trip as
President.

A. 18 May 2022
B. 20 May 2022
C. 27 May 2022
D. 29 May 2022

President Joe Biden landed in South Korea on 20 May 2022 for his first trip to Asia as US
leader, aiming to cement ties with regional security allies as concerned over a North Korean
nuclear test grows. Biden wants the trip to boost a years-long US pivot to Asia, where rising
Chinese commercial and military power is undercutting Washington’s dominance. He
received a warm welcome from South Korea’s new President Yoon Suk-Yeol.
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 ECP de-seated PTI’s _____ dissident MPAs on May 20th 2022.

A. 21
B. 23
C. 25
D. 27

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on May 20th, 2022, de-seated 25 dissident MPAs of the
PTI who voted for PML-N’s Hamza Shehbaz in the election for Punjab chief minister, stating that they
had defected from the party. A three-member bench of the ECP, comprising Chief Election
Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja, Nisar Ahmed Durrani, and Shah Mohammad Jatoi, heard the
reference. Article 63-A seeks to restrict lawmakers from voting (or abstaining) in violation of party
instructions “in relation to the election of the prime minister or chief minister, or a vote of confidence
Which organization announced to fund USD 30 billion to tackle global food crisis?

A. FAO
B. World Bank
C. World Economic Forum
D. International Monetary Fund

May 18, 2022—The World Bank today announced actions it plans to take as part of a
comprehensive, global response to the ongoing food security crisis, with up to $30 billion in
existing and new projects in areas such as agriculture, nutrition, social protection, water, and
irrigation.
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 The current IG of Sindh police is:

A. Mushtaq Mahar
B. Inayat Khan
C. Kaleem Imam
D. Kamran Afzal

The Sindh government on 18 May 2022 removed Mushtaq Ahmed Mahar as Sindh’s inspector
general of police and posted Additional Inspector General Dr. Kamran Fazal as the acting police
chief of the province. Mahar, a grade-22 officer who appointed police chief in February 2020.
Sindh Chief Secretary Muhammad Sohail Rajput.
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 When Former Foreign Minister Sardar Asif Ahmad Ali died?

A. May 13th, 2022

B. May 15th, 2022
C. May 17th, 2022
D. May 19th, 2022

Sardar Asif Ahmad Ali Daula was a Pakistani politician who served as the 18th Foreign
Minister of Pakistan from 1993 to 1996. He died on 19 May 2022 at 10:29 PM in Lahore.
As Foreign Minister of Pakistan, he was unanimously elected chairman of the Organisation of
the Islamic Conference.
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 Who is the current Advocate General Islamabad?

A. Jahangir Khan Jadoon

B. Niazullah Niazi
C. Mohammad Khurasani
D. None of these

President Dr. Arif Alvi on 18 May 2022 appointed Barrister Jahangir Khan Jadoon as
Advocate General Islamabad and denotified Advocate Niazullah Niazi as Advocate General
Islamabad. Niazi was appointed during the previous regime. Jadoon is affiliated witah
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Lawyer Forum and during the earlier stint of the PML-N
government, he served as Deputy Attorney General. Mcqsplanet.com
When was a no-confidence motion submitted against Balochistan Chief Minister
Mir Abdul Qudoos Bizenjo?

A. May 14, 2022

B. May 16, 2022
C. May 18, 2022
D. May 20, 2022

A No-Confidence Motion against the Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo
has been submitted to Provincial Assembly on May 18, 2022. The motion was submitted by
President of Balochistan Awami Party Jam Kamal Khan, PTI’s Balochistan Parliamentary leader
Sardar Yar Muhammad Rind and ANP Asghar Khan Achakzai. Out of 65 members, the votes
of 33 members would be required for the no-confidence motion to be successful, while the
party needs 17 votes to file the motion against the CM. Mcqsplanet.com
Which country approved a bill which grants paid medical leave for women who
suffer from severe period pain?

A. Finland
B. Spain
C. Sweden
D. Norway

Spain`s cabinet on May 17, 2022, approved a bill that grants paid medical leave for women
who suffer from severe period pain, in what would be a first in Europe. As with paid leave for
other health reasons, a doctor must approve the temporary medical incapacity.
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When FM Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari made his first visit to USA as Foreign Minister of
Pakistan?

A. 16 May 2022
B. 18 May 2022
C. 22 May 2022
D. 28 May 2022

Pakistan’s new Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will embark on a two-day maiden
visit to the US on May 18 during which he will attend a ministerial meeting on global food
security at UN headquarters in New York and hold bilateral talks with his US counterpart
Antony Blinken on key issues, the Foreign Office announced here on 16 May 2022.
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 A blast ripped through Karachi’s crowded Bolton Market in Kharadar on:

A. May 14, 2022

B. May 16, 2022
C. May 18, 2022
D. May 20, 2022

A blast ripped through Karachi’s crowded Bolton Market in Kharadar on May 16, 2022,
evening, leaving one woman dead and nearly a dozen people — including three police
officers — wounded, Geo News reported.
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 Who is the current Prime Minister of France?

A. Elisabeth Borne
B. Audrey Azoulay
C. Florence Parly
D. Marisol Touraine

Élisabeth Borne is a French politician who has served as Prime Minister of France since 16
May 2022. The first woman to head the French government in over 30 years. Borne is the
first woman to hold the position since Édith Cresson, who served from 1991 to 1992.
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 Which organization listed Pakistan among ‘drought hit’ countries?

A. FATF
B. IMF
C. UNO
D. World Bank

According to the ‘Global Land Outlook’ report released by the United Nations, Pakistan along
with 23 other countries has been listed as “drought-hit”. Pakistan is facing drought emergencies
over the past two years (2020-2022), reported Dawn. The 23 countries listed by the report
include Afghanistan, Angola, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Chile, Ethiopia, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kenya,
Lesotho, Mali, Mauritania, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Niger, Somalia, South Sudan,
Syria, Pakistan, the United States, and Zambia, reported Dawn. Mcqsplanet.com
‘Sky Bridge 721’ is the world’s largest suspension bridge, located in which
country?

A. Czech Republic
B. Vietnam
C. Indonesia
D. Chile

The world’s largest suspension bridge has opened to travelers in the Czech Republic. The
bridge, which had been under construction for nearly two years, was officially opened.

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 Which country is the host of 24th Summer Deaflympics in 2022?

A. India
B. Brazil
C. Australia
D. Greece

The 24th edition of 2021 Summer Deaflympics i.e. Caxias 2021, officially called the XXIV
Summer Deaflympic Games, was an international multi-sport event held at Festa da Uva,
Caxias do Sul, Brazil. The Motto of the event is “Sports comes from our hearts”.
Opening: 1st May 2022 Closing: 15 May 2022
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 When 74th Nakba Day was observed by the people of Palestine?

A. 13 May 2022
B. 15 May 2022
C. 17 May 2022
D. 19 May 2022

On May 15, 1948, Israel was established as a Jewish-majority state at the expense of the
forced expulsion of about 750,000 Palestinians. The day has subsequently been
commemorated annually as Nakba Day. The word “Nakba” means “catastrophe” in Arabic
and refers to the systematic ethnic cleansing of two-thirds of the Palestinian population
by Zionist paramilitaries between 1947-1949 and the near-total destruction of Palestinian
society. Mcqsplanet.com
 In May 2022, which food company decided to leave Russia after 30 years?

A. KFC
B. McDonald’s
C. Burger King
D. Pizza Hut

McDonald’s has said it will permanently leave Russia after more than 30 years and has
started to sell its restaurants. The move comes after it temporarily closed its 850 outlets in
March 2022. The fast-food giant said it made the decision because of the “humanitarian
crisis” and “unpredictable operating environment” caused by the Ukraine war. The opening
of McDonald’s first restaurant in Moscow in 1990 came to symbolize a thaw in Cold War
tensions. Mcqsplanet.com
Which country announced to observe a 40-day mourning after the death of its
president in May 2022?

A. Saudi Arabia
B. UAE
C. Qatar
D. Oman

Sheikh Khalifa served as the second president of the UAE and the 16th ruler of the emirate
of Abu Dhabi. The closure of public offices and private businesses will begin on May 13-15
the UAE will also observe a 40-day mourning period.
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 For the first time, remittances crossed the figure of $_____ billion in a month
(April).

A. $2 billion
B. $3 billion
C. $4 billion
D. $5 billion

For the first time, remittances crossed the figure of $3 billion in a month, which gave hope
that the country would achieve its annual remittance target of $30bn. The State Bank of
Pakistan reported on May 13, 2022, that the country received $3.1bn in remittances for April,
registering an increase of 12pc compared to the $2.79bn received in the same month of FY21.
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Which district topped the list with highest number of child abuse cases in 2021?

A. Kasur
B. Rawalpindi
C. Islamabad
D. Karachi

Rawalpindi and Islamabad have been listed as districts with second and third highest numbers
of child abuse cases among 10 districts of the country. According to information shared by a
non-governmental organization working for child protection, Sahil, on its Twitter handle, said
Kasur topped the list with 298 cases. Sahil said in its findings that in the year 2021 out of the
total 3,852 cases more than half 52 percent had been reported from these 10 districts.
 Which country won 2022 Eurovision song contest?

A. France
B. Canada
C. Russia
D. Ukraine

Ukraine wins the 2022 Eurovision song contest as the UK finishes second in Turin. Ukraine
has won the 66th Eurovision song contest, which was held on 14 May 2022 evening in
Turin in Italy.
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 Who is the current President of Somalia?

A. Sharif Sheikh Ahmed

B. Hassan Ali Khaire
C. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
D. Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed

Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is a Somali politician who has served as the president of Somalia since
15 May 2022. He is the 8th and 10th President of Somalia. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud made
history as the first person to be elected president twice in Somalia’s nascent democracy after a
landslide victory against the incumbent Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, aka Farmaajo. He
previously served in the position from 2012 to 2017.
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 Which currency become world’s top performing currency in 2022?

A. Dollar
B. Ruble
C. Euro
D. Pound

The Russian ruble has turned into the world’s best-performing currency this year, as its
onshore rate is up more than 11% against the US dollar so far in 2022. The ruble is the biggest
gainer among 31 major currencies, according to data tracked by Bloomberg, and has
overtaken the Brazilian real, which is up 9% this year.
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 ‘John Lee’ is the newly elected leader of which country?

A. Hong Kong
B. Taiwan
C. South Korea
D. Malaysia

John Lee was elected as Hong Kong’s next leader, after winning over 99% of the votes cast
by a largely pro-Beijing election committee. Lee received 1,416 votes in the chief executive
election, far exceeding the 751 votes he needed to win and the highest support ever for the
city’s top leadership position. Lee will replace current leader Carrie Lam on July 1.
 Who is the current President of UAE?

A. Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum

B. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
C. Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
D. Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan is the third president of the United Arab
Emirates since 14 May 2022. After the death of Sheikh Khalifa on 13 May 2022, Mohamed
became the ruler of Abu Dhabi. He was elected to the presidency of the United Arab
Emirates the next day.
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 When former Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds died in car crash?

A. May 12, 2022

B. May 14, 2022
C. May 16, 2022
D. None of these

Andrew Symonds, also commonly known by the nickname “Roy”, was an Australian
international cricketer, who played all three formats as a batting all-rounder. Symonds died in
a single-vehicle car crash about 50 km (31 mi) outside Townsville, Queensland, on 14 May
2022 at the age of 46.
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