General Knowledge — Commission Past Papers — Part 3 MCQs with Explanations

World Cotton Day is observed on 7 October to recognize the importance of cotton worldwide. First time clebrated on October 7, 2019. Theme 2024 : Cotton For Good Theme 2025 : The Fabric of Our Lives ****

World Smile Day is celebrated on First Friday of October.

The International Atomic Energy Agency is an international organization that seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy. Inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons. Headquarters: Vienna , Austria Founded: July 29, 1957

Came into Force: 16 February 2005 Adopted: 11 December 1997 (Kyoto, Japan) Objective: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions Parties: 190+ countries Linked To: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

Chinese Cultural Heritage and Traditional Culture is the theme associated with Chinese Culture Day 2026 . The theme highlights China’s cultural heritage, traditions , and historical values. It promotes awareness of traditional Chinese arts, customs, and cultural practices .

China restricted retail leveraged paper gold trading through major commercial banks on July 24, 2026 . “ Paper gold ” refers to financial products that allow investors to gain exposure to gold prices without physically holding gold. The restriction was applied through major Chinese commercial banks .

Field : Muslim mathematician and astronomer. Full Name : Muḥammad ibn Mūsā Al-Khwārizmī. Contributions : Introduced Hindu- Arabic numerals and algebra into European mathematics. Born : Khwarazm. Died : Baghdad, Iraq. Era : Islamic Golden Age (Abbasid era).

The United States established the U.S. Space Force on December 20, 2019 . It became the sixth branch of the U.S. Armed Forces . The Space Force operates under the Department of the Air Force , alongside the U.S. Air Force . Its main role is to organize and conduct military operations related to space and space-based capabilities .

The five Olympic rings represent the five inhabited continents of the world. Continents: Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, America The rings are blue, yellow, black, green, and red . The Olympic rings were designed by Pierre de Coubertin in 1913 . The rings symbolize the unity of the continents through the Olympic Games.

UNO Founded: 24 October 1945 (after World War II 1939–1945) Additional information : UNO Stands for: United Nations Organization Headquarters: Manhattan, New York City Member States: 193 countries Official Languages ( 6 ): Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish Motto: “ It’s your world !” (commonly used awareness slogan) Pakistan Joined UNO : 30 September 1947

GDP (Gross Domestic Product) Definition : Total value of goods and services produced within a country in a year Components : Consumption, Investment, Government Spending, Net Exports Purpose : Measures economic performance and standard of living Units : Usually in US dollars or local currency Major Example : Pakistan’s GDP in 2025 ≈ $500 billion (nominal)

Maldives is the smallest Muslim-majority country in the world by land area. 5 Smallest Muslim-Majority Countries by Area: Maldives — ~300 km² Bahrain — ~786 km² Comoros — ~1,861 km² Brunei — ~5,765 km² Palestine — ~6,020 km² Additional information : 5 Largest Muslim-Majority Countries by Area: Indonesia — ~1.90 million km² Kazakhstan — ~2.72 million km² Algeria — ~2.38 million km² Sudan — ~1.89 million km² Libya — ~1.76 million km²

World War II : Global war, 1939 –1945. Little Boy : Dropped on Hiroshima , 6 August 1945. Fat Man : Dropped on Nagasaki , 9 August 1945, 11:01 AM. Additional information : World War I : Global war in Europe, 28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918 .

New Zealand Capital is Wellington . New Zealand Currency is New Zealand Dollar . New Zealand official language is English . New Zealand located is in Continent Oceania . New Zealand Primary Religion is Christianity (But a Secular Country) . New Zealand Parliament called Parliament (House Of Representative) . Tricks for Remember DOLLAR Li-Ne-US-Ca-Fi-T-E-A Mind trick: Li ne(a name) who lives in US likes Coffee(Ca- Fi) and Tea(T-E-A) **Li-Ne** Li-Liberia Ne-New Zealand **US** United States **Ca-Fi** Ca-Canadian Fi- Fizzi **T-E-A** T-Taiwan E-Ethiopia A-Australia

Mojtaba Khamenei is the current Supreme Leader of Iran. Since March 2026. He is the son of Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei , who was killed in US-Israeli strikes. Last updated on 04-10-2026

Continent: Asia The Strait of Hormuz lies between Iran and Oman . It connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea . Additional information : Iran : North of the strait Oman : South of the strait Persian Gulf : To the west Gulf of Oman : To the east

Organization: World Health Organization (WHO) Pakistan joined: June 23, 1948 Founded: 7 April 1948 Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland UN specialized agency: Health World Health Day: 7 April

Book : The Palace of Illusions Author: Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Published: 2008 Theme: A retelling of the Mahabharata from Draupadi’s perspective.

Location: South Atlantic Ocean Located about 500 km east of southern Argentina. An archipelago (group of islands). Capital: Stanley . Also known as Islas Malvinas in Argentina. Additional information First settlement: 1764 British rule reasserted : 3 January 1833 Falklands War: 2 April–14 June 1982 Current Constitution: 1 January 2009 Named after: Anthony Cary, 5th Viscount Falkland

World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed annually on November 5 Established: 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly Aim: Raise awareness about tsunami risks and disaster preparedness. Theme 2025: World Tsunami Awareness Day ****

NESCOM stands for the National Engineering and Scientific Commission Country: Pakistan Established: 2001 Field: Engineering, science & technology Headquarters: Islamabad

Brain Virus was created in 1986 . It was created by Pakistani brothers Basit Farooq Alvi and Amjad Farooq Alvi. They were from Lahore, Pakistan. It is considered one of th e first computer viruses for MS-DOS.

Year: 1602 Country: Netherlands Company: Dutch East India Company (VOC) Purpose: Trade, especially spices and other goods in Asia. In the Subcontinent: The Dutch established trading posts in India during the 17th century.

Initiated: 2015 Country: China 🇨🇳 Also known as: MIC 2025 Officially announced: May 2015 Plan Duration : 10 years (2015–2025) Purpose: To upgrade China’s manufacturing and technology industries. Focus: High-tech manufacturing, innovation, robotics, and advanced industries.

Elon Musk is the owner / CEO of Tesla and SpaceX . Tesla ( Electric cars, energy ) SpaceX ( Space exploration ). Additional information : X (Twitter) Neuralink (Brain-computer tech) The Boring Company (tunnels & transport)

Main country: Botswana Region: Southern Africa Other countries: Namibia and South Africa Approximate area: 900,000 km² Type: Semi-arid sandy savanna

The Yangtze River in China is the longest river in Asia . It is the third-longest river in the world. It stretches over 6,300 kilometers (3,917 miles). Additional information : The smallest river in China is the Qian River . It is part of the Xi River system .

Type: Stealth strategic bomber Country: United States Manufacturer: Northrop Grumman First flight: 17 July 1989 Entered service: 1997 Primary role: Long-range strategic bombing

World Animal Day is celebrated on October 4. This day is celebrated to promote animal rights. Theme 2025 : Save animals, Save the planet! ***

International Day of Older Persons is observed on 1 October. This day was proclaimed by UNGA in 1990 . Theme 2025 : Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: Our Aspirations, Our Well-Being and Our Rights Theme 2026: The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives ***

International Coffee Day is an occasion that is used to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage,celebrated on October 1. First Coffee Day was celebrated in 2015 Theme 2026 : Celebrating Coffee, Honouring the People Behind Every Cup ***

Observed on: 16 October every year Purpose : To raise awareness about food security, hunger, and nutrition 2024 Theme : Right to foods for a better life and a better future 2025 Theme : Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future Additional information : FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) Established on: 16 October 1945 Founder: United Nations Headquarters: Rome, Italy

World Polio Day is observed on October 24. World Polio Day was established on October 24, 1985, by Rotary International to commemorate the birth of Jonas Salk

World Space Week is a global celebration of space science, technology, and their contributions to humanity. This annual event takes place between Oct 4 and Oct 10 and is organized by the United Nations and the World Space Week Association ( WSWA ).

Every year, the United Nations Day is celebrated on 24 October to mark the anniversary of the UN charter, which came into force in 1945 .

World Post day is observed on October 9 to mark the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union on 9 October 1874 i n Switzerland . Theme 2024 : 150 years of enabling communication and empowering peoples across nations Theme 2025: Post For People: Local Service. Global Reach ***

International Internet Day has been annually celebrated on 29th October since 2005 to mark the anniversary of the first internet transmission on October 29, 1969 .

World Sight Day, observed annually on the second Thursday of October , is a global event meant to draw attention on blindness and vision impairment. ***

World Arthritis Day is observed on 12 October Theme 2022 : It is in your hands, take action. Theme 2023 : Living with an RMD at all stages of life.

World Anesthesia Day is observed on 16 October to commemorate the first successful demonstration of diethyl ether anesthesia by William T. G. Morton on 16 October 1846. Theme 2022 : Medication Safety