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211

Which country is Pakistan's deputy prime minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar also serving as?

  • ADefence Minister
  • BForeign Minister
  • CInterior Minister
  • DFinance Minister
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Foreign Minister
Explanation: Mohammad Ishaq Dar serves as Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister and was approached by Iran in 2026 to help facilitate de-escalation amid regional conflict.
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212

Elon Musk became the world's first dollar trillionaire through which company's IPO?

  • ATesla
  • BNeuralink
  • CSpaceX
  • DThe Boring Company
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Correct Answer: Option C β€” SpaceX
Explanation: Elon Musk achieved trillionaire status after SpaceX completed the largest initial public offering in history dramatically increasing his net worth beyond any previous individual.
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213

Which UK politician won the 2026 Makerfield by-election for Labour?

  • AKeir Starmer
  • BAndy Burnham
  • CEd Miliband
  • DShabana Mahmood
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Andy Burnham
Explanation: Andy Burnham Mayor of Greater Manchester won the 2026 Makerfield by-election for Labour intensifying pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his leadership.
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214

Who currently leads the Catholic Church as Pope?

  • APope Benedict XVII
  • BPope Leo XIV
  • CPope John Paul III
  • DPope Pius XIII
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Pope Leo XIV
Explanation: Pope Leo XIV leads the Catholic Church and released his first encyclical Magnifica humanitas in 2026 addressing risks posed by artificial intelligence to humanity and workers.
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215

Which strait did Iran threaten to close during the 2026 regional conflict?

  • AStrait of Gibraltar
  • BStrait of Malacca
  • CStrait of Hormuz
  • DBosphorus Strait
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Correct Answer: Option C β€” Strait of Hormuz
Explanation: Iran repeatedly threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon during the 2026 escalation.
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216

Which country withdrew from OPEC in May 2026?

  • AQatar
  • BUAE
  • CKuwait
  • DIndonesia
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” UAE
Explanation: The UAE announced its withdrawal from OPEC on May 1 2026 marking a major shift in Gulf petroleum policy and raising questions about OPEC+ production coordination among remaining members.
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217

Which term describes growing global reliance on critical minerals such as lithium and cobalt for clean energy technologies?

  • ACritical minerals race
  • BRare earth boycott
  • CGreen metal embargo
  • DMining moratorium
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Correct Answer: Option A β€” Critical minerals race
Explanation: The critical minerals race refers to intensifying global competition to secure supplies of lithium, cobalt, and other minerals essential for batteries and clean energy technologies, reshaping geopolitical and trade dynamics.
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218

Which country recently expanded BRICS membership by inviting new countries to join the bloc starting in 2024?

  • AG7 group
  • BBRICS group
  • CASEAN bloc
  • DEuropean Union
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” BRICS group
Explanation: The BRICS bloc expanded its membership starting in 2024, inviting several new countries to join the group, reflecting growing efforts among emerging economies to enhance collective global economic influence.
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219

Which international forum focuses specifically on cooperation and dialogue among Indian Ocean rim countries?

  • AASEAN
  • BIndian Ocean Rim Association
  • CSAARC
  • DECO
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Indian Ocean Rim Association
Explanation: The Indian Ocean Rim Association promotes regional cooperation among countries bordering the Indian Ocean, focusing on maritime security, trade facilitation, and sustainable development within the region.
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220

Which Pakistani city has historically been a focus of urban flooding challenges due to inadequate drainage systems during monsoon seasons?

  • AQuetta
  • BKarachi
  • CGilgit
  • DMurree
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Karachi
Explanation: Karachi has repeatedly faced significant urban flooding during monsoon seasons due to inadequate drainage infrastructure, encroachments on natural waterways, and rapid unplanned urbanization.
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