General Knowledge — Commission Past Papers — Part 6 MCQs with Explanations

The capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka . Location: It sits on the banks of the Buriganga River Establishment: 1610; 416 years ago (as Jahangirnagar) The currency is Taka . The official language is Bangla . Located is in Continent Asia. The primary religion is Islam . Parliament called the Jatiya Parliament.

The Soviet Union (USSR) was a communist state . It was established in 1922 after the Russian Revolution and Civil War . It was dissolved in 1991 . Additional information : Official name: Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) Capital: Moscow Ideology: Communism First leader: Vladimir Lenin Last leader: Mikhail Gorbachev

Czech Republic Capital is Prague . Czech Republic Currency is Czech Koruna . Czech Republic official language is Czech; Slovak . Czech Republic located is in Continent Europe . Czech Republic Primary Religion is N/A .

China : Largest cotton-producing country. Textile Industry: 7,500 companies. Annual Production: US $73 billion of cotton cloth. Additional information : India : Second largest cotton producer. USA : Third largest cotton producer.

Sri Lanka is an island country in South Asia . It has no land border with any other country. It is located in the Indian Ocean , southeast of India. Sri Lanka is separated from India by the Palk Strait and the Gulf of Mannar . Additional information : Five countries that have no land border because they are island countries: Sri Lanka Maldives Japan Iceland Madagascar

Vasco da Gama was a famous explorer and navigator from Portugal . Additional information : Born: 1460, Sines , Portugal Died: 1524, Cochin , India Famous Achievement: First European to reach India by sea in 1498 Significance: Opened direct maritime trade between Europe and Asia

About The 2026 US Open Edition: 146th Venue: New York City Mens’s Singles title winner: Alexander Zverev Women’s singles title winner: Elena Rybakina Dates: Aug 30 to Sep 13 , 2026 Men's doubles title: Christian Harrison and Neal Skupski Women's doubles title: Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova Note: Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka were the men's and women's singles champions in 2025. ****

About The 2026 US Open Edition: 146th Venue: New York City Mens’s Singles title winner: Alexander Zverev Women’s singles title winner: Elena Rybakina Dates: Aug 30 to Sep 13 , 2026 Men's doubles title: Christian Harrison and Neal Skupski Women's doubles title: Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova Note: Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka were the men's and women's singles champions in 2025. ****

The 2026 Greenland security agreement was signed by the United States, Denmark, and Greenland. The trilateral agreement was officially formalized on September 22, 2026 , on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, USA. It was signed by U.S. President Donald Trump, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen , and Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen . ***

International Day of Peace (or World Peace Day), celebrated on September 21st each year, dedicated to strengthening the ideal of peace between all nations and people. International Day of Peace Established in 1981 by United Nations resolution Theme 2025 : Act now for a peaceful World Theme 2026 : Invest in Peace – For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day ***

World Alzheimer Day is observed on 21 September to raise awareness about the challenges that patient faces due to dementia. Theme 2025 : Ask About Dementia, Ask about Alzheimer's Theme 2026 : The Earlier You Know, The More You Can Do: A Dementia Diagnosis Matters ***

Asian Games 2026 Edition: 20th Venue: Japan 19 Sep to 4 Oct 2026 About Asian Games Held: every four years Abbreviation: Asiad Motto: Ever Onward First event: 1951 ( India ) Hockey introduced: 1958 ***

World Bamboo Day was officially established on September 18 at the 8th World Bamboo Congress held in Bangkok in 2009 and declared by the Thai Royal Forest Department. ***

Javier Milei is the current president of Argentina Appointed on 20 December,2023 Javier Milei replaced Alberto Fernandez Click here for reference Updated & verified on 22 Sep 2026

World Pharmacists Day is annually celebrated on September 25 annually. It is celebrated with the purpose to raise awareness about the essential contributions of pharmacists to public health . It is celebrated to commemorate the founding of International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) in 1912. ***

The United Nations (UN) will celebrate its 81st anniversary in 2026. Marking eight decades since its founding on June 26, 1945. The UN Charter was signed in San Francisco on that date, officially establishing the organization. ***

Giorgia Meloni has become the longest continuously serving prime minister of post-war Italy (the Italian Republic), surpassing Silvio Berlusconi's previous single-stint record by reaching 1,413 consecutive days in office in September 2026. She was appointed as PM of Italy on 22 October 2022. ****

Brazil has won the bid to host the 2027 Women's Football World Cup . Edition: 10th Teams: 32 Matches: 64 Brazil will be the first South American country to host Women's Football World Cup in 2027. ****

بحر الظلمات کا موجودہ نام بحر اوقیانوس ہے۔ یہ یورپ اور افریقہ کے مغرب میں اور شمالی و جنوبی امریکہ کے مشرق میں واقع ہے۔ اسے تاریخی طور پر بحر الظلمات یعنی " سی آف ڈارکنیس " کہا جاتا تھا۔

World Maritime Day is celebrated on last Thursday of September . In 2026 , it was celebrated on 24 September. Theme 2026 : From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence *****

Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has been elected president of of the 81st session of UN General Assembly after defeating Andreas Kakouris of Cyprus. His term begins on 7 September 2026. ***

The European Day of Languages is celebrated annually on 26 September to highlight Europe's rich linguistic diversity and promote language learning. ***

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO ) declared 28 September as International Day for Universal Access to Information in 2015 .

The United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation is observed annually on 12 September. This day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 2003 . Theme 2026 : Solidarity Rising: Global Alliance for Inclusive and Innovative Development ***

World Heart Day is celebrated globally on September 29 each year to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease. Theme 2026 : Don't Miss a Beat ****

World Rabies Day is observed on September 28 to raise awareness about the impact of the viral disease and how to prevent it. Theme 2026 : Stronger Together ***

World Water Monitoring Day is an international awareness and education event celebrated annually on September 18 to encourage citizens to test and protect local water bodies. This is an international day established in 2003 by America's Clean Water Foundation as a global educational outreach program. ***

The International Week of Deaf People (IWDP) takes place from September 21 to 27, 2026 , with the core theme of " Declaring Deaf People's Human Rights ." This day was initiated in 1958 by the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) in Rome, Italy . ***

World First Aid Day is celebrated every year on the second Saturday of September. In 2026 , it is celebrated on 12 September. Theme 2026 : First Aid in Migration Contexts This day is celebrated to promote the importance of first aid and create awareness globally about how it can save precious lives. This day was started by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies ( IFRC ). ***

Since 1980 , the United Nations World Tourism Organization has celebrated World Tourism Day as international observances on September 27. Theme 2020 : Tourism and rural development Theme 2021 : Tourism for Inclusive Growth Theme 2022 : Rethinking Tourism Theme 2023 : Tourism and green investments Theme 2024 : Tourism and Peace Theme 2025 : Tourism and Sustainable Transformation Theme 2026 : Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism ****

World Physical Therapy (PT) Day is observed on 8 September. This day was Designated in 1996 . World PT Day is promoted by World Physiotherapy . Theme 2025 : Healthy Ageing Theme 2026: R ole of physiotherapy and physical activity ***

ا من کا عالمی دن ہر سال 21 ستمبر کو منایا جاتا ہے۔ اہم معلومات آغاز: اقوام متحدہ کی جنرل اسمبلی نے 1981ء میں اس دن کو منانے کا فیصلہ کیا تھا۔ مقصد: دنیا بھر میں امن ، رواداری، عدم تشدد، انسانی حقوق اور باہمی احترام کی اہمیت اجاگر کرنا ہے۔ ***

International Day of Sign Languages is celebrated on 23 September to raise awareness about importance of sign languages. This day was proclaimed by United Nations General Assembly ( UNGA ) Theme 2024 : Sign Up for Sign Language Rights Theme 2025: No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights Theme 2026: Declaring Deaf People's Human Rights ****

World Rhino Day is celebrated on 22 September to raise awareness and build a safe natural habitat for these incredible species. This day was established in 2011 by wildlife conservations and international organizations. '***

Saudi National Day is a public holiday i n Saudi Arabia celebrated annually on 23 September 23 September was f irst observed when King Faisal issued a royal decree on 21 August 1965 2005: King Abdullah announces that Saudi National Day became an official holiday. while Saudi Arabia's Capital is Riyadh . Saudi Arabia's Currency is Saudi Riyal . Saudi Arabia's official language is Arabic . Saudi Arabia located is in Continent Asia . Saudi Arabia's Primary Religion is Islam . Saudi Arabia's Head of Govt. is King and Prime Minister – Mohammed bin Salman . Saudi Arabia Parliament called Majlis Al Shura . ***

International Translation Day is celebrated on 30 September . Theme 2025: Translation: Shaping a Future You Can Trust Theme 2026: Linguistic Diversity and Language Rights ***

Date: 16 September UN Proclamation Year: 1994 Ozone Layer Discovery: 1985 (Montreal Protocol signed in 1987) Additional information : Theme 2024: Montreal Protocol: Advancing Climate Action Theme 2025: From Science to Global Action Theme 2026: Global action for a cooler planet ****

World Patient Safety Day is observed annually on 17th of September This day was established by WHO in 2019 . This is observed with the aim to raise awareness & reduce risks of harm in healthcare Theme 2024 : Improving diagnosis for patient safety Theme 2025 : Safe care for every newborn and child Theme 2026 : Safe care for noncommunicable diseases ***

World Suicide Prevention Day is observed on 10 September Purpose: To raise awareness about taking action worldwide to prevent cases of suicide . Theme 2026 : Changing the Narrative on Suicide ****

The World Rose Day, which is celebrated on September 22 every year, is dedicated to cancer patients all across the globe.