General Knowledge — Commission Past Papers — Part 4 MCQs with Explanations

World Osteoporosis Day is observed annually on October 20th for raising global awareness and treatment of osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease. Theme 2020 : That`s Osteoporosis Theme 2021 : Take action for bone health Theme 2022 : Step up for bone Health

Disarmament Week is observed annually from 24 October to 30 October by the United Nations to promote world peace. Disarmament Week was first observed in 1978 . UNO was also established on 24 October .

World Day for Audiovisual Heritage is celebrated on 27 October . Theme 2020 : Your window to the world Theme 2021 : A window to the world Theme 2022 : Enlisting documentary heritage to promote inclusive, just and peaceful societies

World Stroke Day is observed on October 29 to underscore the serious nature and high rates of stroke.

World Thrift Day is marked every year on 31 October in order to raise awareness about the importance of savings.

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed across the globe every year on 17 October to raise awareness about the people who are struggling and living in poverty. Theme 2024 : Ending Social and Institutional Maltreatment Theme 2025 : Ending social and institutional maltreatment by ensuring respect and effective support for families ****

International day for disaster risk reduction is observed on 13th of October annually Theme 2024 : Empowering the next generation for a resilient future. Theme 2025: Fund Resilience, Not Disasters ****

World Standards Day (or International Standards Day) is observed on 14th October annually to spread awareness about the importance of standardization to the global economy. Theme 2025 : Shared Vision for a Better World ***

International Day of the Girl Child is observed on 11th October. First observed in 2012 Theme 2024 : Girls' Vision for the Future Theme 2025 : The girl I am, the change I lead: Girls on the frontlines of crisis ****

The Pentagon is the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense (DoD). It is located in Arlington County , Virginia , near Washington, D.C. Construction started: 11 September 1941 Completed: 15 January 1943 It was constructed on an accelerated schedule during World War II . The building has 7 floors , including 2 underground levels . Architects: George Bergstrom and David J. Witmer .

Automated Teller Machine (ATM) was invented by John Shepherd Barron . The first model was built and installed in London in 1967 . The first ATM in Pakistan was installed in the mid-1980s .

AD stands for Anno Domini . It is a Latin term meaning “ in the year of our Lord .” It is used for years in the traditional Christian calendar. For example, AD 2026 means the year 2026 in the AD system. Additional information : BC : Before Christ CE : Common Era BCE : Before Common Era

Vladimir Putin has served continuously as president or prime minister since 1999: As prime minister from 1 999 to 2000 and from 2008 to 2012, As president from 2000 to 2008, and since 2012 Born: 7 October 1952, Leningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union Party: Independent (1991–1995, 2001–2008, since 2012) Last updated by NA on 27 April 2026

WINDOWS = Wide Interactive Network Development for Office Work Solution. Developer: Microsoft Type: Operating System (OS) First released: 1985 Founders of Microsoft: Bill Gates and Paul Allen First Windows version: Windows 1.0 Latest major version : Windows 11

Pakistan joined the United Nations on September 30, 1947 . Additional information : The name was coined by US President Franklin D. Roosevelt . Headquarters is located in New York, United States . Founded on October 24, 1945 . It currently has 193 member states and 2 observer states. The official languages of the UN are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish . Pakistan has been a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council eight times in: 1952-1953 1968-1969 1976-1977 1983-1984 1993-1994 2003-2004 2012-2013 2025-2026

United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) established World Food Safety Day in 2018 . World Food Safety Day is observed on 7th June. Theme 2022 : Safer food, better health Theme 2023 : Food Standards Save Lives Theme 2024: Prepare for the unexpected ***

Inventor: Ed Roberts, often called the " father of the personal computer ". Company: MITS Release Date: Announced in the January 1975 issue of Popular Electronics magazine. Processor: Built around the Intel 8080 microprocessor

President, as the President typically serves as the head of state Additional information: Prime Minister: Acts as the head of government, managing day-to-day administration in parliamentary systems. Speaker: Leads the legislative assembly or parliament. Chief Minister: Heads the government of a specific state or province within a country

The first ISS module was launched in 1998 Module Name: Zarya (meaning "sunrise" in Russian). Launched on November 20, 1998 Launch Vehicle: Russian Proton rocket . Launch Site: Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Built by a partnership of 15 nations, including NASA (the United States)

The Port of Seattle is located in the United States. Formed : September 5, 1911 Jurisdiction: King County, Washington Headquarters: Washington, U.S Last updated 07-09-2026 by NA

The first artificial satellite in the world was Sputnik 1 Launch Date: October 4, 1957 Country: Soviet Union (USSR) Size: 58 centimeters (22.8 inches) in diameter Weight: 83.6 kilograms (183.9 pounds) Mission Life: Transmitted radio beeps for 3 weeks before batteries died; burned up in the atmosphere on January 4, 1958. Last updated 07-09-2026 by NA

Muslim Population by Country 2026 Indonesia. 242,700,000 Pakistan. 240,760,000 India. 200,000,000 Bangladesh. 150,800,000 Nigeria. 97,000,000. Additional information: The largest country by population in the world is India . The largest Muslim city by population is Jakarta . Last updated by NA on 16-07-2026

Shanghai is widely known as the economic and financial hub of China . It is located on China's eastern coast along the Yangtze River Delta . Shanghai is a major center for finance, trade, manufacturing, and shipping . Additional information : Beijing : Political and administrative capital Guangzhou : Major commercial and manufacturing center

Jakarta, Indonesia is the world's most populous metropolitan city. Additional information : Jakarta, Indonesia: ~42 million Dhaka, Bangladesh : ~37 million Tokyo, Japan : ~33 million New Delhi, India : ~30 million Shanghai, China : ~29 million

UNICEF works for the rights and well-being of children . UNICEF stands for United Nations Children’s Fund . It was established in 1946 . Its headquarters is in New York, USA . Additional information : UNESCO : Education, science and culture UNHCR : Refugees UNCTAD : Trade and development

The pyramid of Giza is located in Egypt . It is one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. These ancient structures are situated on the Giza Plateau, near Cairo . The houses surrounding the pyramid were made of clay bricks dried in the sun . All the houses had flat roofs.

Brazil Capital is Brasilia . Brazil Currency is Real . Brazil official language is Portuguese . Brazil located is in Continent South America . Brazil Primary Religion is Christianity . Brazil national game is Football . Brazil Parliament called National Congress .

CNN ( Cable News Network ) is an American news network. It was founded in 1980 by Ted Turner . Its headquarters is in Atlanta, Georgia, USA . CNN is known for its 24-hour news coverage. Additional information : BBC : United Kingdom CBC : Canada Fox News : United States Al Jazeera : Qatar

South Korean currency is the South Korean Won The won is technically equal to 100 jeon Symbol: ₩ Date of introduction 1949 (first introduced) 196 2 (current version after re-introduction) Additional information The capital is Seoul . The official language is Korean . Located is in the Continent of Asia . Primary Religion is atheism (but some follow Buddhist & Christian) . South Korea Parliament is called the National Assembly Tricks for Remember WON Mind Trick: Korea’s Won in the Battle 1) South Korea 2) North Korea Last updated question by NA on 12-JUNE-2026

CNA (Central News Agency) is the national news agency of Taiwan . It was established in 1924 . Its headquarters is in Taipei, Taiwan . Additional information : Reuters — United Kingdom Associated Press (AP) — United States Xinhua News Agency — China TASS — Russia Agence France-Presse (AFP) — France

The Antarctic Desert is the largest cold desert in the world. It covers about 14 million km² . It is located in Antarctica . Additional information : Gobi Desert : A major cold desert in Asia , mainly in Mongolia and China . Sahara Desert : Largest hot desert in the world.

Asia : Arabian Desert — about 2.3 million km² Additional information : Africa: Sahara Desert — about 9.2 million km² North America: Great Basin Desert — about 492,000 km² South America: Patagonian Desert — about 673,000 km² Australia: Great Victoria Desert — about 348,750 km² Europe: Tabernas Desert — about 280 km² Antarctica: Antarctic Desert — about 14 million km²

About Thar Desert 15 % located in Pakistan 85 % located in India Also called Friendly Desert Located near Badin, Sindh Famous for: Sand Coal also found in Thar also known as Great Indian Desert 7th largest desert on the planet 3rd largest in Asia. 1st largest in South Asia. Area: 77,000 Miles ****************

Name: Cheetah ( Acinonyx jubatus ) Top speed: ~ 109–120 km/h Acceleration: Can go 0 to 100 km/h in just a few seconds Habitat: Africa & parts of Iran Type: Carnivorous mammal Additional information : The three-toed sloth is widely recognized as the slowest mammal on Earth.

The common ostrich (Struthio camelus) is the biggest bird in the world. It is weighing up to 344 pounds (157 kilograms) and standing 9 feet tall. Female ostriches lay the largest eggs of any living bird. Additional information : The world’s fastest bird is the peregrine falcon . The white bellbird is the world’s loudest bird.

Members: USA, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan . Official name: Quad Regional Support for Afghanistan–Peace Process and Post Settlement . Announcement: July 15–16, 2021. Main goal: Enhance regional connectivity and expand trade and transit links .

Asia is the largest continent by land area and population . It covers about 44.58 million sq km . Around 60% of the world’s population lives in Asia . It has 40+ countries , including China, India, and Indonesia. It makes up about 30% of Earth’s land area. Additional information : Australia is the smallest continent in the world by area . Antarctica is the smallest continent in the world by population .

Africa is known as the "Dark Continent" Because much of its land remained unexplored by Europeans for a long time. The world's second-largest and second-most populous continent after Asia Additional information: First largest continent by area: Asia , Second largest continent by area: Africa, Third largest continent by area: North America, Fourth largest continent by area: South America, Fifth Largest Continent by area: Antarctica , Sixth Largest Continent by area: Europe , Smallest continent by area: Australia . Last updated: 20-09-2026 by NA

Switzerland is known as the playground of Europe. This nickname highlights its diverse landscapes , from high peaks to pristine lakes Additional information The capital is Bern . The currency is the Swiss Franc . official language is German; French; Italian . Continent Europe . Religion is Christianity . Parliament called Bundesversammlung . Last updated: 20-09-2026 by NA

Europe is the only continent without a desert . It has a temperate climate with sufficient rainfall. Additional information: Divided by the Ural Mountains Second-smallest continent Covers 2% of Earth’s surface Area: 10.18 million km²