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August 01, 2023: National Current Affairs MCQs News

1. 23 minors among 54 lives lost in Bajaur blast

• The so-called Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K) group on July 31, 2023 claimed responsibility for the suicide bombing at a JUI-F political gathering, as the toll from the tragedy rose to 54, including 23 minors.
• According to Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Additional Inspector General Shaukat Abbas, at least 83 people were hurt in the attack, while Dr Naseeb Gul of Khar DHQ hospital feared that the toll might rise further, since some of the injured were still in very critical condition

2. CPEC moves into second phase with `simple` celebration

• China and Pakistan decided to accelerate the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, hailing the progress on development initiatives in the decade since the project`s launch in 2013.
• In a special ceremony held to commemorate 10 years of CPEC on Monday, six new documents were signed for joint cooperation. The celebrations, however, were kept simple out of respect for the victims of the Bajaur terrorist attack

3. PM okays extension of national power policy to GB

• Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the extension of the National Power Policy to Gilgit-Baltistan and extend the jurisdiction of institutions concerned to the region, according to a press release issued by GB Chief Secretary Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani.
• A summary was moved by the advisor to the PM on Kashmir Affairs and GB at the request of the GB government which has been approved by the prime minister.
• He has issued directives to the relevant ministries to forward a summary to the president for approval, said the statement released on July 31, 2023

4. Zubair Tiwana becomes new FBR chairman

• The Federal Board of Revenue has appointed Malik Amjad Zubair Tiwana, an officer of the Inland Revenue Service, as the new chairman of FBR, an official source told.
• Currently posted as a member operation of IRS, Mr Tiwana was made the new chairman of FBR by the federal cabinet through a circulation summary.
• A formal notification for Mr Tiwana`s appointment is likely to be issued on Tuesday

5. SBP keeps policy rate steady at 22pc

• Amid expectations of further deceleration in average inflation to 20-22 per cent with an economic growth projection of 2-3pc for FY24, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has left its policy rate unchanged at 22pc for next two months.
• SBP Governor Jameel Ahmed announced the decision at a press conference on July 31, 2023.
• Most of the analysts were expecting no change in the interest rate which is too high and hampering economic activities

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August 01, 2023: International Current Affairs MCQs News

6. Indian rocket`s part mystifies Australians

• A mysterious object that washed up on an Australian beach has been identified as debris from an Indian rocket.
• The bulky barnacleen crusted cylinder was first spotted in mid-July near remote Jurien Bay, a coastal region two hours` drive north of Perth in Western Australia.
• Amateur sleuths speculated online that the object might have a military origin or even be linked to the disappearance of Malaysian Airlines flight MH370

7. Only four nations doing enough to stub out smoking, says WHO

• Only four countries Brazil, Mauritius, the Netherlands and Turkiye have adopted all the anti-tobacco measures recommended in the fight against the `deadly scourge` of smoking, the World Health Organisation said on July 31, 2023..
• In a fresh report, the UN health agency urged countries to scale up their use of recognised measures to reduce tobacco use, including enforcing advertising bans, plastering health warnings on cigarette packages, raising tobacco taxes and providing assistance to those who want to quit

8. US, Afghan Taliban officials hold rare talks in Doha

• US officials held their first wide ranging talks, since the 2021 pullout from Kabul, with representatives of the Afghan Taliban in Doha, Qatar, to discuss economic issues, security, and women`s rights, both sides confirmed on Monday.
• The talks also focused on returning assets of the Afghan central bank that were frozen in the United States after the Taliban takeover of Kabul in Aug 2021

9. Automated Weather Stations installed near K2 Base Camp

• Automated Weather Stations (AWS) have been installed in Askoli, Urdukas, and Concordia near the K2 base camp in the Shigar district of Gilgit-Baltistan.
• These installations aim to support environmental conservation, promote ecotourism, improve livelihoods, and enhance management of protected areas. Moreover, they seek to facilitate scientific research on glaciers and hydrology in the mountainous regions, with a specific focus on the Karakoram, Hindu Kush, and Himalayan Mountain Ranges

August 01, 2023: Sports Current Affairs MCQs News

10. Afghanistan to host ODI series against Pakistan in Sri Lanka

• Afghanistan will host Pakistan in a three-game One-day International matches in Sri Lanka from Aug 22 to 26.
• Afghanistan, the hosts of the series, have selected Sri Lanka as the neutral venue, which will also stage some matches of the Asia Cup starting later this month. Pakistan, the original hosts of the continental event, will host four out of 13 games

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