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Which Pakistani authority is the apex tax collection agency at the federal level?

  • A SECP
  • B FBR
  • C NEPRA
  • D OGRA
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Correct Answer: Option B — FBR
Explanation: The Federal Board of Revenue FBR is Pakistan's apex tax collection authority responsible for administering income tax sales tax and customs duties across the entire country.
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Which Pakistani institution is the central bank responsible for monetary policy?

  • A Ministry of Finance
  • B State Bank of Pakistan
  • C Securities Exchange Commission
  • D National Bank of Pakistan
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Correct Answer: Option B — State Bank of Pakistan
Explanation: The State Bank of Pakistan SBP serves as the central bank responsible for monetary policy currency issuance and overall financial sector regulation across the country.
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Which Pakistani institution conducts the CSS examination for federal civil service recruitment?

  • A Punjab Public Service Commission
  • B Federal Public Service Commission
  • C National Testing Service
  • D Ministry of Establishment
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Correct Answer: Option B — Federal Public Service Commission
Explanation: The Federal Public Service Commission FPSC conducts Pakistan's Central Superior Services CSS examination recruiting officers for various federal government departments and ministries.
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Who serves as Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister in 2026?

  • A Bilawal Bhutto
  • B Ishaq Dar
  • C Khawaja Asif
  • D Mohsin Naqvi
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Correct Answer: Option B — Ishaq Dar
Explanation: Ishaq Dar holds the dual role of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister and has led Pakistan's diplomatic efforts including mediating de-escalation during the 2026 Iran related conflict.
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Which organization coordinates regional cooperation among South Asian nations?

  • A ASEAN
  • B SAARC
  • C BRICS
  • D SCO
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Correct Answer: Option B — SAARC
Explanation: The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation SAARC promotes economic and regional integration among South Asian countries though activity has slowed in recent years.
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Which Pakistani authority is responsible for tax collection at the federal level?

  • A FBR
  • B SECP
  • C NEPRA
  • D OGRA
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Correct Answer: Option A — FBR
Explanation: The Federal Board of Revenue FBR is Pakistan's apex tax collection authority responsible for administering income tax sales tax and customs duties nationwide.
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Which Pakistani institution is responsible for monetary policy and currency regulation?

  • A Ministry of Finance
  • B State Bank of Pakistan
  • C Securities Exchange Commission
  • D National Bank of Pakistan
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Correct Answer: Option B — State Bank of Pakistan
Explanation: The State Bank of Pakistan serves as the central bank responsible for monetary policy currency issuance and financial sector regulation across the country.
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Which forum held annually in Switzerland gathers global political and business leaders to discuss economic issues?

  • A World Economic Forum Davos
  • B G7 Summit
  • C UN Climate Summit
  • D BRICS Summit
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Correct Answer: Option A — World Economic Forum Davos
Explanation: The World Economic Forum held annually in Davos Switzerland gathers political and business leaders to discuss pressing global economic and geopolitical issues.
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Which organization is primarily responsible for global health emergency coordination including pandemic preparedness?

  • A WHO
  • B World Bank
  • C WTO
  • D UNDP
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Correct Answer: Option A — WHO
Explanation: The World Health Organization coordinates global responses to health emergencies including pandemic preparedness disease surveillance and international health regulations enforcement.
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Which expanded economic grouping includes Brazil Russia India China and South Africa among its founding members?

  • A G7
  • B BRICS
  • C G20
  • D ASEAN
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Correct Answer: Option B — BRICS
Explanation: BRICS originally comprising Brazil Russia India China and South Africa has expanded membership and continues to be a significant economic and geopolitical bloc in current affairs.
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Which global summit annually convenes leaders of major industrialized economies to address economic and political issues?

  • A G20
  • B G7
  • C BRICS
  • D ASEAN Summit
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Correct Answer: Option B — G7
Explanation: The G7 summit brings together leaders of major industrialized democracies to discuss global economic political and security issues and remains a key current affairs topic.
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Which international body coordinates global responses to public health emergencies such as Ebola outbreaks?

  • A WHO
  • B UNDP
  • C UNICEF
  • D Red Cross
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Correct Answer: Option A — WHO
Explanation: The World Health Organization WHO is the primary UN agency responsible for coordinating international responses to public health emergencies including outbreak containment efforts.
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Which committee oversees Pakistan's federal civil service examinations including CSS?

  • A Public Service Commission
  • B Federal Public Service Commission
  • C National Testing Service
  • D Provincial Service Commission
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Correct Answer: Option B — Federal Public Service Commission
Explanation: The Federal Public Service Commission FPSC conducts Pakistan's Central Superior Services CSS examination which recruits officers for various federal government departments.
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Which UN agency primarily coordinates global responses to refugee crises?

  • A UNDP
  • B UNHCR
  • C UNESCO
  • D UNICEF
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Correct Answer: Option B — UNHCR
Explanation: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR is the principal UN agency mandated to protect refugees and coordinate international humanitarian responses to displacement.
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Which global health body declared COVID-19 a pandemic in March 2020?

  • A UNICEF
  • B World Health Organization
  • C Red Cross
  • D CDC
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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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ASEAN, a regional bloc promoting economic and political cooperation, primarily includes countries from which region?

  • A South Asia
  • B Southeast Asia
  • C East Africa
  • D Central 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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Which country hosted the 2024 Summer Olympic Games?

  • A Japan
  • B France
  • C United Kingdom
  • D Brazil
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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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Which international sporting event was hosted by Qatar in 2022, marking the first time a Middle Eastern nation hosted it?

  • A Olympics
  • B FIFA World Cup
  • C Cricket World Cup
  • D Asian 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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China's economy is generally ranked as which position globally by nominal GDP in recent years?

  • A First
  • B Second
  • C Third
  • D Fifth
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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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Which country is generally recognized as currently holding the world's largest economy by nominal GDP?

  • A China
  • B United States
  • C Germany
  • D Japan
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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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