Explanation

A hypersonic weapon is a weapon capable of travelling at hypersonic speed, defined as between 5 and 25 times the speed of sound or about 1 to 5 miles per second.

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Explanation

Laʼeeb was the official mascot of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which was held in Qatar.

The name means "super-skilled player" in Arabic, and is a representation of the popular men's headdress keffiyeh

Know about FIFA World Cup 2022

Edition: 22

Held: 20 November 18 December 2022 (Qatar)

Matches: 64

Length: 28 days

First Asian cities to host FIFA world cup: South Korea & Japan (2002)

First Arab country to host FIFA world: Qatar (2022)

FIFA world cup held in Asia in 2022: Second time

Venues: 8 (5 cities)

Country to provide security: Pakistan (sent around 4500 soldiers)

Country to produce ball: Pakistan

Participating countries from Asia: Qatar, Iran, South Korea, Japan & Saudi Arabia

Winner: Argentine

Argentine won: after 36 years (previously won in 1986)

Runner-up: France

Argentine won: third time

Goals scored: 172

Top scorer: Kylian Mbappe (8 goals)

Kylian Mbappe belongs: France

Best player: Lionel Messi (7 goals) (Argentine)

Golden Ball winner:  Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi won Ball: Second time

Lionel Messi won the Golden Ball first time: 2014

Best young player: Enzo Fernendez (Argentine)

Best goalkeeper : Emiliano Martinez (Argentine)

Country to get third position: Croatia

Country to get fourth position: Morocco

Golden Boot winner: Kylian Mbappe (8 goals)

Second player to score hat-trick in Final: Kylian Mbappe

First Arab country to Qualify for semi-final: Morocco

Final held: Lusail Stadium 

World Cup trophy showcased by: Deepika Pedukone (Indian actress) & Iker Casillas (Spanish legend footballer)

Golden Glove winner: Emiliano Martinez (Argentine)

In 2022, Argentine became the first South American nation to win FIFA World Cup since Brazil in 2002.

France lost in the final of a World Cup for the second time (First vs Italy in 2006) (second vs Argentine in 2022)

Explanation

Imran Khan's government was dismissed and replaced by  Shabaz Shareef with the help 13 parties collation known as PDM  

At midnight, the National Assembly was adjourned to meet on 12:02 AM on 10 April 2022

10 April 2022: The no-confidence motion passes with 174 votes,

Explanation

Finland is in the top position in the world happiness report in 2022.

Followed by Denmark and Iceland in second and third place

Afghanistan scores the lowest 

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Explanation

Asif Ali Zardari was the co-chairperson of the Pakistan People's Party.

He served as the 11th President of Pakistan from 9 September 2008 to 9 September 2013.

Mamnoon Hussain  served as the 12th President of Pakistan

Arif Alvi  served as the 13th President of Pakistan

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Explanation

Pakistan joined Commonwealth in 1947, left in 1972, and rejoined in 1989

So according to the option, "1989 is correct"

British Commonwealth  Pakistan emerged as an independent state on 14th August 1947.

Pakistan joined other "Organizations"

Pakistan joined FAO on 7 September 1947.

Pakistan joined UNESCO on 14 September 1949

Pakistan joined World Bank in 1950.

Pakistan joined IMF on 11 July 1950 

Pakistan joined SEATO in 1954.

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Explanation

Saudi Arabia is the largest Middle Eastern country by area.

Most Middle Eastern countries (13 out of 18) are part of the Arab world.

The most populous countries in the region are Egypt, Turkey, and Iran, Saudi Arabia 

while 

The largest country in the world is Russia with a total area of 17,098,242 Km² (6,601,665 mi²)

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Explanation

The Netherlands (Holland) is famous for Tulips and flowers.

 It was in the 16th century that tulips were imported to Holland from the Ottoman Empire

Netherlands is the new name of: Holland

Netherlands means lower countries, influenced by Holland's low land and flat geography.

Netherlands Capital is Amsterdam; The Hague.

Netherlands Currency is Euro.

Netherlands official language is Dutch.

Netherlands located is in Continent Europe.

Netherlands Primary Religion is Christianity (But a Secular Country).

Netherlands Head of Govt. is Prime Minister – Mark Rutte.

Netherlands Parliament called States-General (Staten-General).

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Explanation

Chapter VI of UN deals with the peaceful settlement of disputes

Pacific Settlement of Disputes (Chapter VI of UN Charter) | United Nations Security Council.

Arbitration was defined in the 1899 Hague Convention for the Pacific Settlement of Disputes as the settlement of differences between states by judges of their choice and on the basis of respect for the law;

this same definition was repeated in the 1907 Hague Convention.

Explanation

Ketanji Brown Jackson first black woman judge confirmed USA Supreme Court

Ketanji Brown Jackson was nominated to the Supreme Court by President Joe Biden on February 25, 2022

Jackson was born on September 14, 1970, in Washington, D.C

Ketanji Brown Jackson took charge noon on June 30, 2022

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