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PPSC examinations recruit candidates for Punjab government departments and commonly test general knowledge, current affairs, English and post-related subjects.

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1291
Current Affairs Medium

Which term refers to coordinated international sanctions imposed on countries due to violations of international law or conflicts?

  • ATrade embargo
  • BEconomic sanctions
  • CCurrency peg
  • DTariff escalation
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Correct Answer: Option B — Economic sanctions
Explanation: Economic sanctions refer to coordinated restrictive measures imposed by countries or international bodies on nations, entities, or individuals, often in response to violations of international law, conflicts, or human rights concerns.
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1292
Current Affairs Easy

Which international event, held annually, recognizes outstanding achievements in literature, peace, science, and economics through prestigious awards?

  • APulitzer Prize ceremony
  • BNobel Prize awards
  • CAcademy Awards
  • DGrammy Awards
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Correct Answer: Option B — Nobel Prize awards
Explanation: The Nobel Prize awards, presented annually, recognize outstanding global contributions in categories including physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, peace, and economic sciences.
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1293
Current Affairs Medium

Which global summit series brings together world leaders annually to discuss the world's largest economies' coordinated economic policy?

  • AG7 Summit
  • BG20 Summit
  • CBRICS Summit
  • DWorld Economic Forum
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Correct Answer: Option B — G20 Summit
Explanation: The G20 Summit brings together leaders of the world's largest economies, representing about 85 percent of global GDP, to coordinate policy on economic growth, trade, and financial stability.
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1294
Current Affairs Easy

Which global health body declared COVID-19 a pandemic in March 2020?

  • AUNICEF
  • BWorld Health Organization
  • CRed Cross
  • DCDC
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Correct Answer: Option B — World Health Organization
Explanation: The World Health Organization officially declared COVID-19 a global pandemic in March 2020, prompting widespread public health measures and international cooperation to control the outbreak.
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1295
Current Affairs Easy

ASEAN, a regional bloc promoting economic and political cooperation, primarily includes countries from which region?

  • ASouth Asia
  • BSoutheast Asia
  • CEast Africa
  • DCentral Asia
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Correct Answer: Option B — Southeast Asia
Explanation: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising countries in Southeast Asia, promoting economic growth, political stability, and regional cooperation.
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1296
Current Affairs Easy

Which country hosted the 2024 Summer Olympic Games?

  • AJapan
  • BFrance
  • CUnited Kingdom
  • DBrazil
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Correct Answer: Option B — France
Explanation: France hosted the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, marking the city's third time hosting the event after 1900 and 1924.
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1297
Current Affairs Easy

Which international sporting event was hosted by Qatar in 2022, marking the first time a Middle Eastern nation hosted it?

  • AOlympics
  • BFIFA World Cup
  • CCricket World Cup
  • DAsian Games
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Correct Answer: Option B — FIFA World Cup
Explanation: Qatar made history in 2022 by becoming the first Middle Eastern country to host the FIFA World Cup, a landmark event that drew global attention to the region.
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1298
Current Affairs Easy

China's economy is generally ranked as which position globally by nominal GDP in recent years?

  • AFirst
  • BSecond
  • CThird
  • DFifth
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Correct Answer: Option B — Second
Explanation: China consistently ranks as the world's second-largest economy by nominal GDP, behind the United States, while often being considered the largest when measured by purchasing power parity.
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1299
Current Affairs Easy

Which country is generally recognized as currently holding the world's largest economy by nominal GDP?

  • AChina
  • BUnited States
  • CGermany
  • DJapan
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Correct Answer: Option B — United States
Explanation: The United States continues to hold the position of the world's largest economy by nominal GDP, driven by its diverse industrial base, technological innovation, and large consumer market.
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1300
Current Affairs Easy

UNESCO primarily focuses on promoting cooperation in which fields?

  • ATrade and finance
  • BEducation, science, and culture
  • CMilitary security
  • DAgriculture
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Correct Answer: Option B — Education, science, and culture
Explanation: UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, promotes international cooperation in education, science, culture, and communication, including the designation of World Heritage Sites.
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