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October 20, 2023: National Current Affairs MCQs News
1. China committed to CPEC, regional peace, Xi assures Kakar
Pakistan and China on Thursday reiterated their resolve to further cement their partnership for a shared future and benefit of their peoples, with caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar saying Islamabad would not allow anything to undermine the strategic partnership with Beijing.
Both sides renewed this pledge during a delegation-level meeting between caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of People on the sidelines of the 3rd Belt and Road Forum
2. Pakistan sends humanitarian aid for people of Gaza
Pakistan has sent aid, including medicines and tents, for the people of Gaza, according to the Foreign Office spokesperson.
A chartered aircraft carrying 100 tonnes of essential medical supplies, tents, and blankets departed from Islamabad for Egypt on Thursday.
From Egypt, these items will be sent to the people in the besieged enclave, said Mumtaz Zahra Baloch
3. `High-value target` among six terrorists killed in military operation: ISPR
Six terrorists, including a `high-value target`, were killed by security forces during an operation in the Gharyoum town of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa`s North Waziristan district, the military said on Thursday.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement that two `fierce encounters` took place between troops and militants in North and South Waziristan on Wednesday Thursday night
4. Digitisation of agri markets launched
The Market Committees Management Information System was officially launched in Lahore on Thursday.
Caretaker Agriculture Minister SM Tanvir opened the system. He said Punjab`s agricultural markets generate Rs2.9 billion annually.
He said the digitisation of this system would improve tax collection processes and maintain accurate records of market activities while reducing instances of black marketing
5. Food exports rise 18pc in July-Sept
Pakistan`s food exports grew more than18percentintheñrstguarterofñcalyear202324 to $1.28 billion, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
The surge in food products exports can be attributed to the unprecedented rupee depreciation. In addition, persistent disruptions in the supply chain and higher prices in the international market have led to a soaring demand for food products
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6. Veteran jurist SM Zafar passes away
Veteran jurist and former law minister Syed Muhammad Zafar, popularly known as S.M. Zafar, passed away on Thursday due to age-related illness. He was 93.
`We are deeply grieved to announce the passing away of S.M.Zafar, beloved husband, father, and grandfather. May his soul be received in light and love by our Rabb.
May he be granted the highest place in jannat,` a statement from the family reads
October 20, 2023: International Current Affairs MCQs News
7. Brutalities expand to West Bank as Israel kills 12 in refugee camp
The Israeli forces on Thursday extended atrocities to the occupied West Bank, killing 12 Palestinians and pounded a military base in Syria as calls for humanitarian aid swelled for the helpless people of Gaza Strip.
At least 78 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli troops or settlers in the West Bank since the Hamas raid on Oct 7, the Palestinian health ministry said, as the death toll in Gaza soared to 3,785
8. Russian FM thanks N. Korea for support over Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Russia`s foreign ministry said on Thursday, as the two countries forge closer ties in the face of what they see as a hostile and aggressive US-led Western camp.
Russian state-run TASS news agency reported that Lavrov`s meeting with Kim had lasted over an hour but the ministry did not provide further details
9. EU confers rights award on Kurd activist Amini
The European Union on Thursday awarded its top rights honour, the Sakharov Prize, to Mahsa Amini, the Iranian Kurdish woman who died in Iranian custody a year ago, and the `Woman, Life, Freedom` movement her death triggered.
`The brutal murder of 22-year-old Jina Mahsa Amini marked a turning point.
It has triggered a women-led movement that is making history,` European Parliament speaker Roberta Metsola said, using Amini`s Kurdish first name as she announced the award
October 20, 2023: Sports Current Affairs MCQs News
10. Kohli smashes sublime ton as India crush Bangladesh to stay unbeaten
Virat Kohli smashed a century in another successful chase as India maintained their perfect record in their 50-overs home World Cup and cruised to their fourth consecutive victory with a clinical seven-wicket win against Bangladesh on Thursday.
Bangladesh had to conjure up something extraordinary to upset an India team who went into the match after three successive wins, and the task became even harder in the absence of skipper Shakib Al Hasan was injured .Electing to bat, Bangladesh could not capitalise on a 93-run opening stand between Litton Das and Tanzid Hasan, making 256-8 on a good batting pitch at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium
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