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Which scheme in Pakistan's early history merged West Pakistan provinces into a single administrative unit?

  • A One Unit Scheme
  • B Devolution Plan
  • C Basic Democracies
  • D Local Government Ordinance
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Correct Answer: Option A — One Unit Scheme
Explanation: The One Unit Scheme implemented in 1955 merged West Pakistan's provinces into a single administrative unit a topic frequently tested in Pakistan affairs regarding early constitutional history.
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Which three judges were noted in current affairs discussions regarding the Supreme Court's senior bench composition?

  • A Justice Raja Saeed Akram Khan Justice Syed Manzoor Hussain Gilani Justice Sardar Liaqat Hussain
  • B Justice Qazi Faez Isa alone
  • C Justice Mansoor Ali Shah alone
  • D Justice Ayesha Malik alone
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Correct Answer: Option A — Justice Raja Saeed Akram Khan Justice Syed Manzoor Hussain Gilani Justice Sardar Liaqat Hussain
Explanation: Justice Raja Saeed Akram Khan Justice Syed Manzoor Hussain Gilani and Justice Sardar Liaqat Hussain have been referenced in current affairs discussions regarding senior judicial appointments and bench compositions.
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Which constitutional package introduced equal representation constitutional benches at the Supreme Court of Pakistan?

  • A 26th Amendment
  • B 27th Amendment
  • C 24th Amendment
  • D 22nd Amendment
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Correct Answer: Option B — 27th Amendment
Explanation: The 27th Amendment package introduced reforms establishing equal representation constitutional benches at the Supreme Court alongside changes to High Court constitutional bench structures.
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Which body is responsible for appointing Pakistan's Chief Justice under recent constitutional changes discussed in current affairs?

  • A President of Pakistan
  • B Parliamentary Committee
  • C Chairman Senate
  • D Prime Minister
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Correct Answer: Option B — Parliamentary Committee
Explanation: Under recent constitutional reforms a Parliamentary Committee plays a central role in the Chief Justice appointment process reflecting changes to judicial appointment procedures in Pakistan.
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Which Islamabad High Court ruling in 2026 concerned the annulment of a judge's appointment?

  • A Justice Tariq Jahangiri's appointment
  • B Justice Mansoor Ali Shah's appointment
  • C Justice Qazi Faez Isa's appointment
  • D Justice Ayesha Malik's appointment
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Correct Answer: Option A — Justice Tariq Jahangiri's appointment
Explanation: The Islamabad High Court annulled Justice Tariq Jahangiri's appointment in 2026 citing an invalid law degree as the primary reason underscoring strict judicial credential standards.
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Which term describes growing global reliance on critical minerals such as lithium and cobalt for clean energy technologies?

  • A Critical minerals race
  • B Rare earth boycott
  • C Green metal embargo
  • D Mining moratorium
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Correct Answer: Option A — 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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Which country recently expanded BRICS membership by inviting new countries to join the bloc starting in 2024?

  • A G7 group
  • B BRICS group
  • C ASEAN bloc
  • D European Union
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Correct Answer: Option B — 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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Which international forum focuses specifically on cooperation and dialogue among Indian Ocean rim countries?

  • A ASEAN
  • B Indian Ocean Rim Association
  • C SAARC
  • D ECO
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Correct Answer: Option B — 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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Which global trend refers to companies and governments increasingly investing in renewable hydrogen as a clean energy alternative?

  • A Green hydrogen economy
  • B Blue carbon initiative
  • C Circular economy
  • D Carbon capture storage
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Correct Answer: Option A — Green hydrogen economy
Explanation: The green hydrogen economy refers to growing global investment in producing hydrogen fuel through renewable energy sources, seen as a promising avenue for decarbonizing heavy industry and transportation sectors.
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Which Pakistani regulatory body oversees the oil and gas sector, including pricing and licensing?

  • A NEPRA
  • B OGRA
  • C PTA
  • D SECP
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Correct Answer: Option B — OGRA
Explanation: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) regulates Pakistan's oil and gas sector, overseeing pricing mechanisms, licensing, and infrastructure development within the energy industry.
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Which Pakistani regulatory authority oversees electricity tariff determination and power sector regulation?

  • A OGRA
  • B NEPRA
  • C SECP
  • D PTA
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Correct Answer: Option B — NEPRA
Explanation: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) regulates Pakistan's power sector, including tariff determination, licensing of power generation and distribution companies, and ensuring service quality standards.
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Which international organization monitors and reports on global press freedom rankings annually?

  • A Amnesty International
  • B Reporters Without Borders
  • C Human Rights Watch
  • D Freedom House
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Correct Answer: Option B — Reporters Without Borders
Explanation: Reporters Without Borders publishes the annual World Press Freedom Index, assessing the level of press freedom and journalist safety across countries worldwide.
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Which global trend describes increasing efforts by countries to attract semiconductor manufacturing investment through subsidies, notably in the US and EU?

  • A Chips Act initiatives
  • B Green energy subsidies
  • C Agricultural reform packages
  • D Digital tax reforms
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Correct Answer: Option A — Chips Act initiatives
Explanation: Chips Act initiatives in the United States and European Union provide significant subsidies to attract semiconductor manufacturing investment domestically, aiming to reduce reliance on concentrated overseas chip production.
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Which global health threat re-emerged as a concern through periodic outbreaks of Mpox (formerly monkeypox) in recent years?

  • A Avian influenza
  • B Mpox
  • C Cholera
  • D Ebola
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Correct Answer: Option B — Mpox
Explanation: Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, re-emerged as a global health concern through periodic outbreaks, prompting World Health Organization declarations of public health emergencies of international concern.
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Which Pakistani initiative aims to digitize land records and improve transparency in property registration?

  • A Land Information Management System
  • B Digital Pakistan Initiative
  • C Ehsaas Programme
  • D Kamyab Jawan Programme
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Correct Answer: Option A — Land Information Management System
Explanation: Various provincial Land Information Management Systems have been introduced in Pakistan to digitize land records, aiming to reduce corruption and improve transparency in property registration processes.
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Which global currency arrangement allows countries to settle bilateral trade without relying primarily on the US Dollar?

  • A Gold standard
  • B Local currency swap agreements
  • C Fixed exchange rate system
  • D Currency board arrangement
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Correct Answer: Option B — Local currency swap agreements
Explanation: Local currency swap agreements allow countries to settle bilateral trade directly in their respective national currencies, reducing reliance on the US Dollar and easing foreign exchange pressures.
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Which Pakistani region has remained a focus of counter-terrorism operations due to persistent militant activity in recent years?

  • A Punjab plains
  • B Former tribal districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  • C Coastal Sindh
  • D Central Balochistan deserts
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Correct Answer: Option B — Former tribal districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Explanation: The former tribal districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, merged into the province in 2018, have remained a focus of counter-terrorism operations due to persistent militant activity along the Afghan border region.
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Which organization is responsible for setting global standards for internet domain name systems?

  • A ICANN
  • B ITU
  • C W3C
  • D IEEE
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Correct Answer: Option A — ICANN
Explanation: The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) coordinates the global domain name system and IP address allocation, ensuring the stable and secure operation of the internet's naming infrastructure.
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Which Pakistani megaproject focuses on providing affordable housing units to low-income citizens?

  • A Naya Pakistan Housing Programme
  • B Sehat Sahulat Programme
  • C Kamyab Pakistan Programme
  • D Ehsaas Rashan Programme
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Correct Answer: Option A — Naya Pakistan Housing Programme
Explanation: The Naya Pakistan Housing Programme was launched to address Pakistan's housing shortage by facilitating the construction of affordable housing units for low and middle-income citizens through public-private partnerships.
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Which body coordinates international efforts to track and respond to global cybersecurity threats among nations?

  • A INTERPOL Cybercrime Programme
  • B World Health Organization
  • C UNESCO
  • D World Bank
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Correct Answer: Option A — INTERPOL Cybercrime Programme
Explanation: INTERPOL's Cybercrime Programme coordinates international cooperation among law enforcement agencies to combat cybercrime, including ransomware attacks, online fraud, and digital security threats across borders.
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