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NATIONAL
Aug 16: Former ambassador Mohammad Masood Khan, a PML-N candidate, was elected as the president of AJK.
Profile of Masood Khan
1. Masood Khan was born in Rawalakot, Poonch.
2. Before joining the Foreign Service of Pakistan in 1980, he was a Lecturer in English.
3. He was a TV presenter and newscaster with Radio Pakistan.
4. He was Pakistan’s Ambassador to China (2008-2012).
5. He served as Pakistan’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva (2005 to 2008).
6. He was also the Chief Negotiator on Nuclear Security, Pakistan’s Sherpa (Chief Negotiator) for the Nuclear Security Summit (NSS) process from 2009 to early 2014.

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The opening ceremony of 2016 Rio Olympics was held at which stadium?
[A] Maracana Stadium
[B] Rice–Eccles Stadium
[C] BC Place Stadium
[D] Turin Stadium

Answer: A. Maracana Stadium

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Name the American swimmer who recently won his/her 21st Olympic gold Medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
[A] Ryan Lochte
[B] Conor Dwyer
[C] Katie Ledecky
[D] Michael Phelps

Answer: D. Michael Phelps

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How many sports are to be played in Rio Olympics?
[A] 28
[B] 26
[C] 24
[D] 30

Answer: A. 28

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What is the motto of the Olympics, 2016?
[A] Brotherhood of the world
[B] A New Beginning
[C] A New World
[D] Brotherhood of Men

Answer: C. A New World

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What is the number of participating countries in Rio Olympics 2016?
[A] 192
[B] 200
[C] 204
[D] 206

Answer: D. 206

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IOC has added five new sports to the programme for Tokyo 2020. It included baseball/softball, karate, skateboarding, sports climbing and surfing. The inclusion of the new sports will add 18 events and 474 athletes. The IOC considered a variety of factors when assessing the proposal, including the impact on gender equality and the youth appeal of the sports.

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Which of the following countries has been banned from taking part in Rio Olympics?
[A] China
[B] Italy
[C] Russia
[D] Japan
[E] Brunei

Answer: C. Russia

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The 2016 Asian Men's Hockey Champions Trophy was won by??
A) Pakistan
B) Malaysia
C) India..........ans
D) South Korea

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A strongest earthquake of 6.6 magnitude destroyed nation's center and old buildings on 30 October-2016 of??
A) Turkey
B) Nepal
C) Kenya
D) Italy....ans