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On which date did the 2026 Pakistan-Afghanistan military operation officially begin?

  • A 24 February 2026
  • B 26 February 2026
  • C 27 February 2026
  • D 28 February 2026
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Correct Answer: Option C — 27 February 2026
Explanation: The operation officially began on 27 February 2026 following increased cross border militant attacks against Pakistani security forces and civilian targets in border regions.
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Which Pakistani official declared an open war against Afghanistan in February 2026?

  • A Ishaq Dar
  • B Khawaja Asif
  • C Shehbaz Sharif
  • D Mohsin Naqvi
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Correct Answer: Option B — Khawaja Asif
Explanation: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif declared an open war against Afghanistan on 27 February 2026 following cross border attacks and rising militant incidents originating from Afghan soil.
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Which international tribunal prosecutes individuals for genocide war crimes and crimes against humanity?

  • A ICJ
  • B ICC
  • C WTO Panel
  • D ECtHR
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Correct Answer: Option B — ICC
Explanation: The International Criminal Court ICC prosecutes individuals for genocide war crimes crimes against humanity and aggression distinguishing it from the state focused ICJ.
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Which international court adjudicates disputes between sovereign states under international law?

  • A International Criminal Court
  • B International Court of Justice
  • C European Court of Justice
  • D Permanent Court of Arbitration
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Correct Answer: Option B — International Court of Justice
Explanation: The International Court of Justice ICJ based in The Hague settles legal disputes between states and provides advisory opinions on international law a recurring current affairs topic.
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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 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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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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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 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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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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