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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 naval exercise in 2026 involved India and France?

  • A Exercise Malabar
  • B Exercise Varuna
  • C Exercise Cobra Gold
  • D Exercise Vajra Prahar
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Correct Answer: Option B — Exercise Varuna
Explanation: Exercise Varuna 2026 is a bilateral naval exercise between India and France aimed at enhancing maritime cooperation and interoperability between the two navies.
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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 recorded its first detection of H5N1 avian influenza in a wild seabird in 2026?

  • A New Zealand
  • B Australia
  • C Fiji
  • D Papua New Guinea
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Correct Answer: Option B — Australia
Explanation: Australia confirmed its first detection of H5N1 avian influenza after identifying the virus in a wild seabird in Western Australia marking its presence on every continent.
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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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Which two countries were primarily affected by the 2026 Ebola outbreak emergency?

  • A Nigeria and Kenya
  • B DR Congo and Uganda
  • C South Africa and Zimbabwe
  • D Ethiopia and Sudan
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Correct Answer: Option B — DR Congo and Uganda
Explanation: The WHO's 2026 emergency declaration centered on the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda where Ebola cases surged prompting urgent international health response measures.
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Which organization declared a public health emergency over the 2026 Ebola outbreak?

  • A UNICEF
  • B WHO
  • C Red Cross
  • D UNDP
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Correct Answer: Option B — WHO
Explanation: The World Health Organization declared a public health emergency in May 2026 due to a growing Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
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Where were the 2026 Winter Olympics held?

  • A Beijing China
  • B Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo Italy
  • C Vancouver Canada
  • D Pyeongchang South Korea
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Correct Answer: Option B — Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo Italy
Explanation: The 2026 Winter Olympics took place in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo Italy with Norway topping the medal table led by skier Johannes Hosflot Klaebo's record gold haul.
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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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