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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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Which Pakistani initiative focuses on planting trees and forest restoration as part of climate adaptation efforts?

  • A Green Pakistan Programme
  • B Ten Billion Tree Tsunami
  • C Clean Green Pakistan Movement
  • D All of the above represent related afforestation initiatives
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Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above represent related afforestation initiatives
Explanation: Pakistan has launched several afforestation initiatives, including the Ten Billion Tree Tsunami and related Clean Green Pakistan efforts, aimed at increasing forest cover and combating the effects of climate change.
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Which international agreement governs the law of the sea, including maritime boundaries and resource rights?

  • A Geneva Convention
  • B UNCLOS
  • C Kyoto Protocol
  • D Vienna Convention
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Correct Answer: Option B — UNCLOS
Explanation: The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) establishes a comprehensive legal framework governing maritime boundaries, territorial waters, and resource rights for coastal and landlocked states.
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Which global ranking annually evaluates countries based on ease of starting and operating a business, historically published by the World Bank?

  • A Global Competitiveness Report
  • B Ease of Doing Business Index
  • C Human Development Index
  • D Global Innovation Index
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Correct Answer: Option B — Ease of Doing Business Index
Explanation: The World Bank historically published the Ease of Doing Business Index, ranking countries on regulatory factors affecting business operations, though the report was later discontinued amid data integrity concerns.
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Which Pakistani city is home to the country's main software and IT export hub alongside Karachi and Lahore?

  • A Quetta
  • B Islamabad
  • C Multan
  • D Gwadar
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Correct Answer: Option B — Islamabad
Explanation: Islamabad, along with Karachi and Lahore, serves as one of Pakistan's key hubs for software development and IT exports, supported by growing freelance and tech startup ecosystems.
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Which Pakistani province has seen significant exploration and development activity related to copper and gold reserves at Reko Diq?

  • A Punjab
  • B Sindh
  • C Balochistan
  • D Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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Correct Answer: Option C — Balochistan
Explanation: The Reko Diq project in Balochistan holds one of the world's largest underdeveloped copper-gold deposits, with recent agreements aiming to attract foreign investment for its development.
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Which country is the current chair of the African Union for diplomatic coordination purposes, a position that rotates annually?

  • A A fixed permanent member
  • B A rotating member state each year
  • C Only Nigeria
  • D Only South Africa
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Correct Answer: Option B — A rotating member state each year
Explanation: The chairmanship of the African Union rotates annually among member states, with the chairing country coordinating the bloc's diplomatic and policy priorities during its tenure.
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Which Pakistani initiative was launched to provide digital financial inclusion and social protection support to low-income families?

  • A Ehsaas Programme
  • B Benazir Income Support Programme
  • C Both Ehsaas and BISP have served this role at different times
  • D Sehat Card only
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Correct Answer: Option C — Both Ehsaas and BISP have served this role at different times
Explanation: Pakistan has implemented social protection initiatives including the Benazir Income Support Programme and later the Ehsaas Programme, both aimed at providing financial assistance and digital inclusion for low-income households.
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Which country withdrew from the Paris Agreement on climate change during recent years before potentially rejoining?

  • A China
  • B United States
  • C India
  • D Germany
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Correct Answer: Option B — United States
Explanation: The United States withdrew from the Paris Agreement under a previous administration, citing economic concerns, before later rejoining, illustrating the shifting nature of global climate policy commitments across administrations.
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Which global agreement aims to phase down the production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) to combat climate change?

  • A Paris Agreement
  • B Kigali Amendment
  • C Kyoto Protocol
  • D Montreal Protocol
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Correct Answer: Option B — Kigali Amendment
Explanation: The Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, adopted in 2016, specifically targets the phase-down of hydrofluorocarbons, potent greenhouse gases used in refrigeration and air conditioning.
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Which Pakistani city was the site of significant flooding during the catastrophic monsoon floods of 2022?

  • A Quetta
  • B Sukkur
  • C Multan
  • D Peshawar
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Correct Answer: Option B — Sukkur
Explanation: Sindh province, including areas around Sukkur, witnessed catastrophic flooding during the 2022 monsoon season, displacing millions and causing extensive agricultural and infrastructural damage across Pakistan.
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The Global Peace Index, which ranks countries by their relative state of peace, is published by which organization?

  • A United Nations
  • B Institute for Economics and Peace
  • C World Bank
  • D Amnesty International
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Correct Answer: Option B — Institute for Economics and Peace
Explanation: The Institute for Economics and Peace publishes the Global Peace Index annually, ranking nations based on indicators related to safety, conflict, and militarization.
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The term 'De-dollarization' refers to global efforts by countries to reduce reliance on which currency in trade?

  • A Euro
  • B US Dollar
  • C Chinese Yuan
  • D Japanese Yen
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Correct Answer: Option B — US Dollar
Explanation: De-dollarization refers to efforts by various countries to reduce their dependence on the US Dollar for international trade and reserves, often pursuing alternative currencies or bilateral settlement arrangements.
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Which term describes the global economic slowdown combined with persistently high inflation experienced in recent years?

  • A Deflation
  • B Stagflation
  • C Hyperinflation
  • D Recession only
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Correct Answer: Option B — Stagflation
Explanation: Stagflation refers to an economic condition combining stagnant growth with high inflation, a phenomenon several economies grappled with following pandemic-related disruptions and energy price shocks.
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Which global ranking system annually assesses passport strength based on visa-free travel access?

  • A World Passport Index
  • B Henley Passport Index
  • C Global Mobility Index
  • D Travel Freedom Report
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Correct Answer: Option B — Henley Passport Index
Explanation: The Henley Passport Index is a widely cited annual ranking that assesses the global strength of passports based on the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa.
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The 'Special Investment Facilitation Council' (SIFC) established in Pakistan primarily aims to boost which sector?

  • A Tourism only
  • B Foreign investment across key sectors
  • C Education reforms
  • D Judicial reforms
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Correct Answer: Option B — Foreign investment across key sectors
Explanation: The Special Investment Facilitation Council was established in Pakistan to streamline and accelerate foreign investment, particularly from Gulf states, in sectors such as agriculture, mining, energy, and IT.
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OPEC+ refers to OPEC member countries plus which other major oil-producing country that joined coordination efforts?

  • A United States
  • B Russia
  • C Canada
  • D Norway
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Correct Answer: Option B — Russia
Explanation: OPEC+ refers to the expanded coalition of OPEC members along with Russia and other non-OPEC oil producers, who coordinate production levels to influence global crude oil prices.
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