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Medium fpsc ppsc nts

Which Pakistani naval headquarters city serves as the home base for the Pakistan Navy's main fleet?

  • A Islamabad
  • B Karachi
  • C Gwadar
  • D Lahore
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Correct Answer: Option B — Karachi
Explanation: Karachi serves as the home base for the Pakistan Navy's main fleet and hosts the Naval Headquarters supporting the country's primary maritime defense operations.
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Which Pakistani city experienced a deadly thunderstorm killing at least 18 people in early 2026?

  • A Lahore
  • B Karachi
  • C Multan
  • D Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: Option B — Karachi
Explanation: At least 18 people were killed due to a severe thunderstorm in Karachi in early 2026 highlighting the city's vulnerability to extreme and unpredictable weather events.
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Medium css fpsc nts

Which three mobile network operators are commonly cited together in Pakistan telecom current affairs MCQs?

  • A Telenor Jazz and Ufone
  • B Jazz Zong and Ufone
  • C Telenor Zong and Jazz
  • D Ufone Telenor and Zong
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Correct Answer: Option B — Jazz Zong and Ufone
Explanation: Jazz Zong and Ufone are among the major mobile network operators referenced in current affairs regarding telecom sector mergers and regulatory developments in Pakistan.
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Which Pakistani court ruled in favor of Ali Zafar in his defamation case against Meesha Shafi in 2026?

  • A Supreme Court
  • B Lahore High Court
  • C Islamabad High Court
  • D Sindh High Court
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Correct Answer: Option B — Lahore High Court
Explanation: A Lahore court ruled in favour of Ali Zafar in March 2026 ordering Meesha Shafi to pay damages in a defamation suit originally filed in 2018.
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Medium css fpsc nts

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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Medium nts

Which Indian statistician's birth anniversary is marked as National Statistics Day?

  • A Amartya Sen
  • B P C Mahalanobis
  • C C V Raman
  • D Homi Bhabha
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Correct Answer: Option B — P C Mahalanobis
Explanation: National Statistics Day marks the birth anniversary of P C Mahalanobis a noted statistician whose work highlighted the role of statistics in governance and economic planning.
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Medium ppsc nts

Which day is observed globally to recognize the role of micro small and medium enterprises in economic growth?

  • A World MSME Day
  • B World Business Day
  • C World Trade Day
  • D Global Enterprise Day
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Correct Answer: Option A — World MSME Day
Explanation: MSME Day is observed to recognize the role of micro small and medium enterprises in employment generation industrial growth exports and overall economic development worldwide.
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Medium nts

Which country's team won the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

  • A Canada
  • B Mexico
  • C South Africa
  • D USA
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Correct Answer: Option B — Mexico
Explanation: Mexico won its first opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup defeating South Africa 2 to 0 at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
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Which country hosted the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

  • A United States
  • B Canada
  • C Mexico
  • D Multiple host nations
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Correct Answer: Option C — Mexico
Explanation: The opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup was held at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City marking the start of the tournament jointly hosted by three nations.
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Medium nts

Which celebrity received a CBE honour as referenced in 2026 current affairs sources?

  • A Emma Watson
  • B Carey Mulligan
  • C Kate Winslet
  • D Anne Hathaway
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Correct Answer: Option B — Carey Mulligan
Explanation: Actress Carey Mulligan was honoured with a CBE recognizing her contributions to British arts and entertainment as part of the 2026 honours list.
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Medium nts

Which hip-hop artist became the most Grammy decorated artist in the genre in 2026?

  • A Drake
  • B Kendrick Lamar
  • C Jay-Z
  • D Kanye West
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Correct Answer: Option B — Kendrick Lamar
Explanation: Kendrick Lamar became the hip-hop artist with the most Grammy Awards in 2026 after winning five awards bringing his career total to 27.
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Medium nts

Which NFL team won Super Bowl 2026?

  • A New England Patriots
  • B Seattle Seahawks
  • C Kansas City Chiefs
  • D San Francisco 49ers
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Correct Answer: Option B — Seattle Seahawks
Explanation: The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29 to 13 to win the franchise's second Super Bowl title in February 2026.
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Medium nts

Which artist's halftime performance at the 2026 Super Bowl was primarily presented in Spanish for the first time?

  • A Shakira
  • B Bad Bunny
  • C J Balvin
  • D Maluma
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Correct Answer: Option B — Bad Bunny
Explanation: Bad Bunny headlined the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show marking the first time the event's headlining performance was presented primarily in Spanish.
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Medium nts

Which country's scientists discovered the largest known whale graveyard in the Indian Ocean in 2026?

  • A Japan
  • B China
  • C India
  • D Australia
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Correct Answer: Option B — China
Explanation: Chinese scientists discovered the largest known whale graveyard in the Indian Ocean in 2026 identifying nearly 500 whale skeletons spanning millions of years.
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Medium nts

Which team won the 2026 Stanley Cup in ice hockey?

  • A Vegas Golden Knights
  • B Carolina Hurricanes
  • C Florida Panthers
  • D Edmonton Oilers
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Correct Answer: Option B — Carolina Hurricanes
Explanation: The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights to win the 2026 Stanley Cup with Jordan Staal earning the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP.
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Which American sprinter set a world record in the 150 metres in 2026?

  • A Noah Lyles
  • B Usain Bolt
  • C Christian Coleman
  • D Fred Kerley
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Correct Answer: Option A — Noah Lyles
Explanation: Noah Lyles set a world record of 14.67 seconds in the 150 metres at the Golden Spike meeting in Ostrava Czech Republic surpassing the previous record.
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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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Which regulatory body oversees electronic media content and broadcasting standards in Pakistan?

  • A PTA
  • B PEMRA
  • C SECP
  • D FBR
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Correct Answer: Option B — PEMRA
Explanation: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) regulates electronic media content, broadcasting licenses, and content standards for television and radio in Pakistan.
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Which Pakistani agency is primarily responsible for regulating telecommunications services in the country?

  • A PEMRA
  • B PTA
  • C SECP
  • D NEPRA
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Correct Answer: Option B — PTA
Explanation: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) regulates telecommunications services in the country, overseeing licensing, spectrum allocation, and consumer protection in the telecom sector.
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Which term refers to coordinated international sanctions imposed on countries due to violations of international law or conflicts?

  • A Trade embargo
  • B Economic sanctions
  • C Currency peg
  • D Tariff escalation
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Correct Answer: Option B — Economic sanctions
Explanation: Economic sanctions refer to coordinated restrictive measures imposed by countries or international bodies on nations, entities, or individuals, often in response to violations of international law, conflicts, or human rights concerns.
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