February 2018

Day by Day Current Affairs (February 24, 2018) | MCQs for CSS, PMS, NTS

February 24, 2018
Add Comment
MCQs for CSS | Day by Day Current Affairs MCQs
Written by CSS Times

WELCOME TO CSS TIMES DAY BY  DAY CURRENT AFFAIRS, YOUR BEST SOURCE FOR UP-TO-DATE AND DAILY TOP CURRENT AFFAIRS 2018 FOR PREPARATION OF CSS, PMS, BANKING, NTS, RAILWAYS AND ALL COMPETITIVE EXAMS.  “DAY TO DAY CURRENT AFFAIRS” BASICALLY IS TOP 10 NEWS SUMMARY ON CURRENT HAPPENINGS OF NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL IMPORTANCE FOR ALL EXAMINATIONS

 February 24, 2018 (Day by Day Current Affairs)

Current Affairs MCQs | CSS Times General Knowledge MCQs

  1. Pakistan survives placement on FATF watchlist
    • Confusion about whether or not Pakistan has been put on a `grey list` by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) continued as a public statement by the international watchdog announcing the outcomes of its plenary session held in Paris this week remained silent on the US move to put the country on the watchlist.
    • Pakistan does not feature on the list of countries with strategic deficiencies posing a risk to the international financial system issued along with the FATF statement following the meeting.
    • The list now features nine countries Ethiopia, Yemen, Iraq, Syria, Serbia, Sri Lanka, Trinidad and Tabago, Vanuatu and Tunisia, while Bosnia and Herzegovina hasbeen moved to the white list.
  2. Bonhomie marks opening of TAPI gas pipeline
    • The long-awaited mega gas pipeline project of Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India (TAPI) connecting the energy-rich Central Asian nation with the South Asian countries was inaugurated on February 23, 2018, with leaders of the four countries attending its groundbreaking ceremony in Serhetabat followed by another in Herat.
    • In an exceptional show of regional cooperation, the quartet aims to complete the 1,840-kilometre pipeline at a cost of $8 billionwithin two years to begin pumping 33 billion cubic metres (bcm) of natural gas annually from Turkmenistan`s giant Galkynysh gas field amid security concerns in the war-weary Afghanistan though the Afghan Taliban have vowed to protectthe pipehne.
  3. Senate approves bill on experience criteria of Nepra chairman, members
    • A crucial bill was adopted by the Senate on February 23, 2018, reducing the experience criteria for chairman and members Nepra from 15-20 years to 12 and also bringing down the age limit from 65 to 60.
  4. NDMA launches national roster on SERT
    • National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) launched first ever National Roster on Surge Emergency Response Team (SERT) on February 23, 2018 with cooperation of National Humanitarian Network (NHN) Pakistan and Actionaid Pakistan.
    • The launching of first ever National Roster on SERT was an important breakthrough towards realization of cherished national goal to build a disaster resilient Pakistan
  5. Pakistan seeks Google’s cooperation against objectionable content
    • Pakistan has asked Google to provide the country with a preferential access to block objectionable and blasphemous content on YouTube and obtain information about some Gmail users who violate the country’s cyber law.
    • A delegation led by Jake Lucchi, Google’s Head of Safety, Content and Social Impact Public Policy and Government Relations-Asia Pacific met with officials of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on February 23, 2018 to discuss coordination between Pakistani regulator and the searchengine giant on management of objectionable content on YouTube Pakistan.
  6. Junaid`s hat-trick propels Multan Sultans to second win
    • The PSL debutants Multan Sultans outclassed Lahore Qalandars by 33 runs
    • Karachi Kings beat Quetta Gladiators by 19 runs
  7. Australian deputy PM resigns after affair with staffer
    • Australia’s deputy prime minister will resign as leader of his party after weeks of pressure over an affair with a staffer that brought him into open conflict with his premier and threatened to shatter a decades-old coalition.
    • Barnaby Joyce said he will step down on February 26 as leader of the National party
    • He will remain in parliament, safeguarding Turnbull’s shaky one-seat majority.
  8. Trump hits N Korea with ‘largest-ever’ sanctions
    • President Donald Trump rolled out sanctions against North Korea-linked shipping assets February 23, 2018, hailing the package as the “heaviest sanctions ever” levied on the Pyongyang regime.
  9. US to open Jerusalem embassy in May, marking Israel’s 70th anniversary
    • The United States will relocate its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem in May, coinciding with Israel’s celebration of the 70th anniversary of its independence
    • The decision sparked a furious reaction from Palestinians, who object to the US recognition of the disputed city as Israel’s capital and call May 14 – which in 2018 marks 70 years since Israel’s declaration of independence – Naqba, their “day of catastrophe.”
    • The choice of the date, a year earlier than originally forecast, is likely to further cloud efforts to restart peace talks between the Israelis and Palestinians, putting in greater doubt the traditional US role as an “honest broker
  10. Maldives warns India against interference
    • The Maldives has warned India against interfering in its political crisis, deepening a rift with the country once seen as its closest ally.
    • New Delhi has expressed concern about the situation in the honeymoon islands, whose president has sacked top judges, jailed political dissidents and imposed a state of emergency in recent weeks.
    • The Regulation of Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Electric Power (Amendment) Act, 2017, already passed by National Assembly, was moved by federal Minister for Water Division Awais Leghari.
    • The bill, on the orders of the day witnessed delay in passage for the want of quorum on the last day of the 273rd session.

Watch Video: 25 Preparation Tips on How to Study for CSS at home

Check our daily updated ‘s Complete Day by Day Current Affairs Notes MCQs

About the author

CSS Times

Shahzad Faisal Malik is the administrator of CSSTimes.pk and is responsible for managing the content, design, and overall direction of the blog. He has a strong background in Competitive Exams and is passionate and sharing information with others.
Shahzad Faisal Malik has worked as a Graphic Designer/Content Creator at CSSTimes in the past. In his free time, Shahzad Faisal Malik enjoys watching Cricket, writing blogs for different websites and is always on the lookout for new and interesting content to share with the readers of this website.
As the website administrator, Shahzad Faisal Malik is dedicated to providing high-quality content and fostering a welcoming and engaging community for readers. He looks forward to connecting with readers and hearing their thoughts and feedback on the website.

View all posts

You may also like

Leave a Comment