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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 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 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 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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Which global summit series brings together world leaders annually to discuss the world's largest economies' coordinated economic policy?

  • A G7 Summit
  • B G20 Summit
  • C BRICS Summit
  • D World Economic Forum
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Correct Answer: Option B — G20 Summit
Explanation: The G20 Summit brings together leaders of the world's largest economies, representing about 85 percent of global GDP, to coordinate policy on economic growth, trade, and financial stability.
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Which UN agency is primarily responsible for assisting refugees and displaced populations worldwide?

  • A UNICEF
  • B UNHCR
  • C UNESCO
  • D UNDP
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Correct Answer: Option B — UNHCR
Explanation: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) leads international efforts to protect and support refugees, internally displaced persons, and stateless populations across the globe.
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The World Economic Forum's annual meeting is traditionally held in which Swiss town?

  • A Geneva
  • B Zurich
  • C Davos
  • D Bern
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Correct Answer: Option C — Davos
Explanation: The World Economic Forum holds its renowned annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, bringing together global political and business leaders to discuss pressing economic and geopolitical issues.
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The International Court of Justice, which settles legal disputes between states, is located in which city?

  • A Geneva
  • B The Hague
  • C Vienna
  • D Brussels
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Correct Answer: Option B — The Hague
Explanation: The International Court of Justice, the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, is headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands, where it adjudicates disputes between sovereign states.
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The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded annually in which country?

  • A Sweden
  • B Norway
  • C Switzerland
  • D Denmark
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Correct Answer: Option B — Norway
Explanation: Unlike other Nobel Prizes awarded in Sweden, the Nobel Peace Prize is presented annually in Oslo, Norway, in accordance with the wishes outlined in Alfred Nobel's will.
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NATO is primarily a military alliance formed between which group of nations?

  • A Asian nations
  • B North American and European nations
  • C African nations
  • D South American nations
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Correct Answer: Option B — North American and European nations
Explanation: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is a military alliance comprising North American and European nations, formed in 1949 for collective defense against security threats.
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Which international financial institution primarily focuses on providing loans for development projects in poorer countries?

  • A IMF
  • B World Bank
  • C WTO
  • D OECD
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Correct Answer: Option B — World Bank
Explanation: The World Bank focuses on providing long-term loans and grants for development projects in developing countries, distinguishing it from the IMF, which primarily addresses short-term balance of payments issues.
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The G7 grouping of advanced economies includes which of the following countries?

  • A Japan
  • B Brazil
  • C India
  • D South Africa
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Correct Answer: Option A — Japan
Explanation: Japan is one of the seven members of the G7, alongside the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, and Canada, representing major advanced industrial economies.
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Which international organization is primarily responsible for global trade rules among nations?

  • A IMF
  • B World Bank
  • C World Trade Organization
  • D World Economic Forum
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Correct Answer: Option C — World Trade Organization
Explanation: The World Trade Organization, established in 1995, oversees global trade rules and resolves trade disputes between member nations to facilitate smooth international commerce.
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United Nations Organization (UNO) was established in which year?

  • A 1943
  • B 1944
  • C 1945
  • D 1946
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Correct Answer: Option C — 1945
Explanation: The United Nations (UN) was established on October 24, 1945, after World War II. Currently, it has 193 member states. Its headquarters is in New York City.
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