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Which Pakistani investigative agency primarily handles cybercrime and financial fraud cases?

  • A ISI
  • B FIA
  • C IB
  • D MI
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Correct Answer: Option B — FIA
Explanation: The Federal Investigation Agency FIA handles cybercrime financial fraud human trafficking and immigration related criminal investigations across Pakistan.
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Which Pakistani agency regulates telecommunications services nationwide?

  • A PEMRA
  • B PTA
  • C SECP
  • D NEPRA
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Correct Answer: Option B — PTA
Explanation: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority PTA regulates telecom services spectrum allocation and licensing for mobile and internet service providers across Pakistan.
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Which Pakistani body regulates electronic media and broadcasting content?

  • A PTA
  • B PEMRA
  • C NEPRA
  • D FIA
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Correct Answer: Option B — PEMRA
Explanation: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority PEMRA regulates electronic media licensing and broadcast content standards across television and radio outlets in the country.
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Which Pakistani authority regulates the oil and gas sector?

  • A NEPRA
  • B OGRA
  • C PPRA
  • D SECP
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Correct Answer: Option B — OGRA
Explanation: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority OGRA regulates midstream and downstream petroleum operations including pricing and licensing within Pakistan's energy sector.
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Which regulatory body oversees electricity tariffs and power sector regulation in Pakistan?

  • A OGRA
  • B NEPRA
  • C PEMRA
  • D PTA
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Correct Answer: Option B — NEPRA
Explanation: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority NEPRA regulates electricity generation transmission and distribution including tariff determination for Pakistan's power sector.
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Which Pakistani body regulates capital markets and corporate sector activities?

  • A SBP
  • B SECP
  • C FBR
  • D NEPRA
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Correct Answer: Option B — SECP
Explanation: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan SECP regulates corporate sector activities capital markets and non banking financial institutions across the country.
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Which UN Security Council body holds veto power among its five permanent members?

  • A General Assembly
  • B Security Council
  • C ECOSOC
  • D Trusteeship Council
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Correct Answer: Option B — Security Council
Explanation: The UN Security Council's five permanent members USA UK France Russia and China hold veto power over substantive council resolutions making it central to global governance current affairs.
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Which annual conference primarily addresses global climate change commitments among nations?

  • A COP Conference
  • B G20 Summit
  • C Davos Forum
  • D UN General Assembly
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Correct Answer: Option A — COP Conference
Explanation: The Conference of the Parties COP is the principal annual forum where nations negotiate and review commitments under international climate change agreements like the Paris Agreement.
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Which finance minister led Pakistan's response to regional diplomatic concerns during 2026 conflict de-escalation efforts?

  • A Ishaq Dar
  • B Miftah Ismail
  • C Shaukat Tarin
  • D Hafeez Shaikh
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Correct Answer: Option A — Ishaq Dar
Explanation: Ishaq Dar in his role as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister led Pakistan's diplomatic engagement seeking to de-escalate regional tensions during the 2026 Iran related conflict.
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Which US military command intercepted Iranian drones targeting commercial ships in 2026?

  • A US Africa Command
  • B US Central Command
  • C US Pacific Command
  • D US Northern Command
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Correct Answer: Option B — US Central Command
Explanation: The United States Central Command reported intercepting multiple Iranian drones targeting commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz during the 2026 conflict.
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Which Israeli leader stated troops would not withdraw from Lebanon Syria and Gaza in 2026?

  • A Yair Lapid
  • B Benjamin Netanyahu
  • C Naftali Bennett
  • D Isaac Herzog
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Correct Answer: Option B — Benjamin Netanyahu
Explanation: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz stated in 2026 that Israeli troops would not withdraw from Lebanon Syria or the Gaza Strip.
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Who is the United States Secretary of Defense criticizing NATO allies in 2026?

  • A Lloyd Austin
  • B Pete Hegseth
  • C Mark Esper
  • D James Mattis
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Correct Answer: Option B — Pete Hegseth
Explanation: Pete Hegseth serving as US Defense Secretary criticized NATO allies in 2026 and announced a review of American forces stationed in Europe.
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Which organization released the Global Economic Outlook report widely cited in 2026 current affairs?

  • A World Bank
  • B WTO
  • C IMF
  • D UNDP
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Correct Answer: Option C — IMF
Explanation: The International Monetary Fund IMF released its Global Economic Outlook report in 2026 providing projections on global growth inflation and economic risks for member countries.
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Which country is Pakistan's deputy prime minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar also serving as?

  • A Defence Minister
  • B Foreign Minister
  • C Interior Minister
  • D Finance Minister
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Correct Answer: Option B — Foreign Minister
Explanation: Mohammad Ishaq Dar serves as Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister and was approached by Iran in 2026 to help facilitate de-escalation amid regional conflict.
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Who currently leads the Catholic Church as Pope?

  • A Pope Benedict XVII
  • B Pope Leo XIV
  • C Pope John Paul III
  • D Pope Pius XIII
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Correct Answer: Option B — Pope Leo XIV
Explanation: Pope Leo XIV leads the Catholic Church and released his first encyclical Magnifica humanitas in 2026 addressing risks posed by artificial intelligence to humanity and workers.
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Which strait did Iran threaten to close during the 2026 regional conflict?

  • A Strait of Gibraltar
  • B Strait of Malacca
  • C Strait of Hormuz
  • D Bosphorus Strait
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Correct Answer: Option C — Strait of Hormuz
Explanation: Iran repeatedly threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon during the 2026 escalation.
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Which country withdrew from OPEC in May 2026?

  • A Qatar
  • B UAE
  • C Kuwait
  • D Indonesia
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Correct Answer: Option B — UAE
Explanation: The UAE announced its withdrawal from OPEC on May 1 2026 marking a major shift in Gulf petroleum policy and raising questions about OPEC+ production coordination among remaining members.
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Which Pakistani city has historically been a focus of urban flooding challenges due to inadequate drainage systems during monsoon seasons?

  • A Quetta
  • B Karachi
  • C Gilgit
  • D Murree
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Correct Answer: Option B — Karachi
Explanation: Karachi has repeatedly faced significant urban flooding during monsoon seasons due to inadequate drainage infrastructure, encroachments on natural waterways, and rapid unplanned urbanization.
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Which Pakistani export sector has benefited from preferential trade access under the EU's GSP+ status?

  • A Mining
  • B Textiles
  • C Automobiles
  • D Pharmaceuticals
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Correct Answer: Option B — Textiles
Explanation: Pakistan's textile sector has significantly benefited from preferential market access under the European Union's GSP+ trade scheme, which grants reduced tariffs on exports in exchange for adherence to international conventions.
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Which Pakistani city has been at the center of urban transport development through mass transit projects such as metro bus systems?

  • A Quetta
  • B Lahore
  • C Gwadar
  • D Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: Option B — Lahore
Explanation: Lahore has been a center of urban transport development in Pakistan, with metro bus and orange line train projects aimed at improving public transportation infrastructure in the densely populated city.
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