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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 authority is responsible for tax collection at the federal level?

  • A FBR
  • B SECP
  • C NEPRA
  • D OGRA
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Correct Answer: Option A — FBR
Explanation: The Federal Board of Revenue FBR is Pakistan's apex tax collection authority responsible for administering income tax sales tax and customs duties nationwide.
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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 Pakistani institution is responsible for monetary policy and currency regulation?

  • A Ministry of Finance
  • B State Bank of Pakistan
  • C Securities Exchange Commission
  • D National Bank of Pakistan
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Correct Answer: Option B — State Bank of Pakistan
Explanation: The State Bank of Pakistan serves as the central bank responsible for monetary policy currency issuance and financial sector regulation 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 forum held annually in Switzerland gathers global political and business leaders to discuss economic issues?

  • A World Economic Forum Davos
  • B G7 Summit
  • C UN Climate Summit
  • D BRICS Summit
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Correct Answer: Option A — World Economic Forum Davos
Explanation: The World Economic Forum held annually in Davos Switzerland gathers political and business leaders to discuss pressing global economic and geopolitical issues.
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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 expanded economic grouping includes Brazil Russia India China and South Africa among its founding members?

  • A G7
  • B BRICS
  • C G20
  • D ASEAN
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Correct Answer: Option B — BRICS
Explanation: BRICS originally comprising Brazil Russia India China and South Africa has expanded membership and continues to be a significant economic and geopolitical bloc in current affairs.
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Which global summit annually convenes leaders of major industrialized economies to address economic and political issues?

  • A G20
  • B G7
  • C BRICS
  • D ASEAN Summit
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Correct Answer: Option B — G7
Explanation: The G7 summit brings together leaders of major industrialized democracies to discuss global economic political and security issues and remains a key current affairs topic.
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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 Yemen based group's television channel reported solidarity gatherings for Iran in 2026?

  • A Al Jazeera
  • B Al-Masirah
  • C Al Arabiya
  • D Press TV
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Correct Answer: Option B — Al-Masirah
Explanation: Al-Masirah a television channel run by the Houthis reported solidarity gatherings in Sanaa Yemen in support of Iran during the 2026 regional conflict.
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Which militant group rallied in support of Iran during the 2026 conflict in Beirut's southern suburbs?

  • A Hamas
  • B Hezbollah
  • C Houthis
  • D Islamic Jihad
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Correct Answer: Option B — Hezbollah
Explanation: Hundreds rallied in Hezbollah strongholds in southern Beirut in support of Iran and its allies during the 2026 conflict reflecting regional solidarity among Iran aligned groups.
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Which committee oversees Pakistan's federal civil service examinations including CSS?

  • A Public Service Commission
  • B Federal Public Service Commission
  • C National Testing Service
  • D Provincial Service Commission
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Correct Answer: Option B — Federal Public Service Commission
Explanation: The Federal Public Service Commission FPSC conducts Pakistan's Central Superior Services CSS examination which recruits officers for various federal government departments.
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Which organization reported that nuclear armed states increased nuclear weapons spending by nearly 20 percent in 2025?

  • A SIPRI
  • B ICAN
  • C IAEA
  • D UNODA
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Correct Answer: Option B — ICAN
Explanation: The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons ICAN reported that the world's nine nuclear armed states increased spending by nearly 20 percent to 119 billion dollars in 2025.
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Which Iranian official served as chief negotiator during the 2026 ceasefire talks with the US?

  • A Ali Khamenei
  • B Abbas Araghchi
  • C Ebrahim Raisi
  • D Hossein Amirabdollahian
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Correct Answer: Option B — Abbas Araghchi
Explanation: Abbas Araghchi as Iran's foreign minister served as chief negotiator in 2026 ceasefire discussions with the United States regarding the conflict and the Strait of Hormuz.
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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 historic site in Kyiv was heavily damaged during Russian strikes in 2026?

  • A St Sophia Cathedral
  • B Kyiv Pechersk Lavra
  • C Mariinsky Palace
  • D Golden Gate of Kyiv
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Correct Answer: Option B — Kyiv Pechersk Lavra
Explanation: The Dormition Cathedral within the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra was heavily damaged and set ablaze during Russian strikes in 2026 killing several people including civilians.
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