Explanation

• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was created to ensure global financial stability.
• Its main purpose is to maintain stable exchange rates and support international economic cooperation.
• It also helps countries facing economic difficulties.

Additional information:

• IMF was established in 1944 (Bretton Woods Conference).
• Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA
• Member countries: 190+ countries

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

The International Finance Corporation (IFC)

• Headquarters: Washington, D.C.
• Country: United States of America
• Established: 1956
• Parent organization: World Bank Group
• Main role: Promoting private sector investment in developing countries

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Explanation

• Internal airport security in Pakistan is mainly the responsibility of the Airports Security Force (ASF).
• ASF ensures safety inside airport terminals, runways, and restricted areas.
• It protects passengers, staff, and airport infrastructure from threats.

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Explanation

• Total Members: 193
• Founded on: 24 October 1945
• Founding Countries: 51
• Headquarters: Manhattan, New York City, USA
• Main Purpose: Maintain world peace and security

• Working languages of Secretariat: English and French
• Main organs of UNO: 6
• Largest organ: General Assembly
• Pakistan joined UNO: 30 September 1947

Explanation

• Blackpool is a famous seaport and tourist resort in England.
• Located on the northwest coast of England along the Irish Sea.
• Known for its beaches, amusement parks, and the Blackpool Tower.

Additional information:

• Popular for annual illuminations and tourism.
• One of the major holiday destinations in the UK.
• Famous landmarks include Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

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Explanation

• The Bosphorus Strait is a narrow natural waterway in Turkey.
• It connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara.
• It is the forming part of the boundary between Europe and Asia.
• Strategically important for international shipping and naval routes.

Additional information:

• Length: ~30 km
• Width: 700 m – 3.7 km
• Maximum depth: ~110 m
• Number of bridges across: 3
• Number of tunnels (undersea): 2

Last verified on 12-03-2026

Explanation

1. Turkey
2. Bulgaria
3. Romania
4. Ukraine
5. Russia
6. Georgia

Additional information:

• The Bosphorus Strait is a narrow natural waterway in Turkey.
• It connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara.
• It is the forming part of the boundary between Europe and Asia.

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Explanation

• Establishment Year: 1976
• Act Passed: 1975
• Act Number: LXXVII of 1975
• Initial Department: Civil Aviation Department
• Current Status: Federal security agency

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Explanation

• On 19 May 2024, a helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi crashed near the Azerbaijan-Iran border.
• Raisi, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and several others were killed in the accident.
• A total of 9 people lost their lives in the crash.

Additional Information:

• Pakistan observed a day of mourning on 21 May 2024 after the tragic incident.
• Ebrahim Raisi served as the President of Iran from 2021 to 2024.

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

• The Suez Canal obstruction in March 2021,
• Caused by the container ship Ever Given,
• Blocked all traffic for six days,
• From March 23 to March 29, 2021.
• Impact: Held up an estimated US$9.6 billion worth of traffic per day.

Last updated question NS on 09 MAY 2026