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Hard fpsc nts

Which Pakistani city saw eight people killed in a gas cylinder explosion at a wedding in January 2026?

  • A Lahore
  • B Islamabad
  • C Rawalpindi
  • D Karachi
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Correct Answer: Option B — Islamabad
Explanation: Eight people were killed in a gas cylinder explosion at a wedding in Islamabad in January 2026 highlighting safety concerns around the use of gas cylinders at large public gatherings.
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Hard fpsc nts

Which district saw a bomb attack on a police vehicle killing six officers in January 2026?

  • A Tank
  • B Bannu
  • C Lakki Marwat
  • D Dera Ismail Khan
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Correct Answer: Option A — Tank
Explanation: Six police officers were killed in a bomb attack on their vehicle in Tank District Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on 12 January 2026 reflecting persistent militant threats against law enforcement.
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Hard fpsc nts

Which Pakistani city saw a three story building collapse from a suspected gas explosion in February 2026?

  • A Soldier Bazaar Karachi
  • B Anarkali Lahore
  • C Saddar Peshawar
  • D Liaquatabad Karachi
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Correct Answer: Option A — Soldier Bazaar Karachi
Explanation: A three story building collapsed following a suspected gas explosion in Soldier Bazaar Karachi on 19 February 2026 killing 16 people in one of the city's deadliest building incidents.
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Hard nts

Which country's police arrested a man for attempting a public beheading in Belfast in 2026?

  • A Northern Ireland resident
  • B Sudanese national
  • C Nigerian national
  • D Somali national
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Correct Answer: Option B — Sudanese national
Explanation: A Sudanese man was arrested by police in Belfast Northern Ireland in 2026 after attempting to behead a man on a public street prompting a security investigation.
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Hard nts

Which country's researchers discovered the new parasitic fungal species in Borneo in 2026?

  • A Indonesian
  • B Malaysian
  • C Singaporean
  • D Filipino
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Correct Answer: Option B — Malaysian
Explanation: Malaysian researchers made the 2026 discovery of a new fungal species in Borneo highlighting biodiversity research advances in Southeast Asia.
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Hard nts

Which African fungal discovery made headlines in 2026 involving a new species parasitizing other fungi?

  • A Pleurocordyceps cornusynnemata
  • B Ophiocordyceps unilateralis
  • C Cordyceps militaris
  • D Beauveria bassiana
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Correct Answer: Option A — Pleurocordyceps cornusynnemata
Explanation: Malaysian researchers identified Pleurocordyceps cornusynnemata a new fungal species in Borneo that parasitizes Ophiocordyceps fungi infecting ants discovered in 2026.
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Hard nts

Which country recorded a deadly freight train collision falling off a bridge in 2026?

  • A Austria
  • B Germany
  • C Switzerland
  • D Poland
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Correct Answer: Option B — Germany
Explanation: A freight train collision in Munich Bavaria Germany resulted in the trains falling off a bridge in 2026 killing one person in the accident.
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Hard nts

Which European country restricted public alcohol consumption during a major music festival due to heat in 2026?

  • A Spain
  • B France
  • C Italy
  • D Germany
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Correct Answer: Option B — France
Explanation: France implemented restrictions on public alcohol consumption during Fete de la Musique events in 2026 amid a severe heat wave to reduce pressure on emergency services.
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Hard nts

Which French regions were placed under red heat wave alert in 2026?

  • A Paris and 35 departments
  • B Only Paris
  • C Southern France only
  • D Coastal regions only
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Correct Answer: Option A — Paris and 35 departments
Explanation: Meteo-France placed 35 departments including Paris under red heat wave alert in 2026 due to persistently high nationwide temperatures prompting public safety measures.
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Hard nts

Which Thai royal figure passed away in 2026 after a long coma?

  • A Princess Sirivannavari
  • B Princess Bajrakitiyabha
  • C Princess Maha Chakri
  • D Princess Soamsawali
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Correct Answer: Option B — Princess Bajrakitiyabha
Explanation: Princess Bajrakitiyabha of Thailand a possible heir to the throne died in 2026 at age 47 after a three year comatose state.
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Hard nts

Which Swedish driver won the closest finish in Indianapolis 500 history in 2026?

  • A Marcus Ericsson
  • B Felix Rosenqvist
  • C Linus Lundqvist
  • D Rasmus Lindh
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Correct Answer: Option B — Felix Rosenqvist
Explanation: Sweden's Felix Rosenqvist won the 2026 Indianapolis 500 in the closest finish in race history edging David Malukas by just 0.0233 seconds.
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Hard nts

Which film became the second highest grossing music biopic globally in 2026?

  • A Bohemian Rhapsody 2
  • B Michael
  • C Elvis 2
  • D Rocketman 2
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Correct Answer: Option B — Michael
Explanation: Michael a film chronicling pop star Michael Jackson's early career was released in 2026 and became the second highest grossing music biopic worldwide grossing over 600 million dollars.
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Hard nts

Which country hosted UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn in 2026?

  • A United Kingdom
  • B United States
  • C Canada
  • D France
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Correct Answer: Option B — United States
Explanation: UFC Freedom 250 was held on the South Lawn of the White House in June 2026 an invitation only event attended by President Donald Trump on his 80th birthday.
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Hard nts

Which swimmer set a world record in the women's 50m freestyle in 2026?

  • A Katie Ledecky
  • B Kate Douglass
  • C Sarah Sjostrom
  • D Emma McKeon
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Correct Answer: Option B — Kate Douglass
Explanation: American swimmer Kate Douglass set a world record in the women's 50 meter freestyle at the Pro Swim Series in Indianapolis finishing in 23.59 seconds.
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Hard fpsc nts

Which country's health ministry suspended its dengue vaccine in 2026 after adverse events?

  • A India
  • B Brazil
  • C Indonesia
  • D Mexico
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Correct Answer: Option B — Brazil
Explanation: Brazil's health ministry suspended its single dose dengue vaccine in 2026 after two deaths and a severe adverse event were reported among recipients pending a safety review.
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