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Which Pakistani institution is the apex regulator overseeing higher education standards and university accreditation?

  • A HEC
  • B PEC
  • C PMDC
  • D PBC
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Correct Answer: Option A — HEC
Explanation: The Higher Education Commission HEC is the apex regulatory body overseeing university accreditation research funding and higher education quality standards across Pakistan.
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Which Pakistani body conducts agricultural research to improve crop yields and farming techniques?

  • A PARC
  • B PCSIR
  • C PCRWR
  • D NARC
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Correct Answer: Option A — PARC
Explanation: The Pakistan Agricultural Research Council PARC conducts research aimed at improving crop yields livestock productivity and overall agricultural development across the country.
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Which scientific research organization in Pakistan focuses on industrial and applied scientific research?

  • A PCSIR
  • B PAEC
  • C SUPARCO
  • D PARC
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Correct Answer: Option A — PCSIR
Explanation: The Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research PCSIR conducts applied scientific research supporting industrial development and technological innovation across various sectors.
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Which regulatory body ensures nuclear safety standards and radiation protection in Pakistan?

  • A PAEC
  • B PNRA
  • C NESCOM
  • D SUPARCO
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Correct Answer: Option B — PNRA
Explanation: The Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority PNRA is responsible for ensuring nuclear safety radiation protection and regulatory oversight of nuclear facilities across the country.
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Which Pakistani body oversees the country's nuclear energy and power generation programs?

  • A PAEC
  • B SUPARCO
  • C NESCOM
  • D PNRA
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Correct Answer: Option A — PAEC
Explanation: The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission PAEC oversees nuclear power generation and related scientific research supporting the country's energy and strategic nuclear programs.
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Which Pakistani institution is responsible for space technology and satellite programs?

  • A SUPARCO
  • B PAEC
  • C PCSIR
  • D NESCOM
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Correct Answer: Option A — SUPARCO
Explanation: The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission SUPARCO is the national space agency responsible for satellite launches and space technology research and development.
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Which Pakistani institution coordinates national disaster risk reduction policy alongside provincial authorities?

  • A NDMA
  • B PDMA
  • C Both NDMA and PDMA
  • D Civil Defence alone
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Correct Answer: Option C — Both NDMA and PDMA
Explanation: Both the National Disaster Management Authority NDMA and Provincial Disaster Management Authorities PDMA coordinate disaster risk reduction policies at federal and provincial levels respectively.
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Which environmental regulatory body is responsible for enforcing pollution control standards in Pakistan?

  • A Pak-EPA
  • B NEPRA
  • C OGRA
  • D PCRWR
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Correct Answer: Option A — Pak-EPA
Explanation: The Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency Pak-EPA enforces pollution control regulations and environmental impact assessment requirements to protect natural resources across the country.
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Which institution focuses on water resource research and quality monitoring in Pakistan?

  • A PCRWR
  • B WAPDA
  • C IRSA
  • D EPA
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Correct Answer: Option A — PCRWR
Explanation: The Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources PCRWR conducts research and monitoring on water quality and availability supporting evidence based water policy decisions nationwide.
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Which Pakistani body regulates and allocates river water shares among provinces?

  • A WAPDA
  • B IRSA
  • C NEPRA
  • D OGRA
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Correct Answer: Option B — IRSA
Explanation: The Indus River System Authority IRSA regulates and allocates water distribution among Pakistan's provinces under the 1991 Water Apportionment Accord overseeing equitable water sharing.
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Which entity manages dam construction and water resource development in Pakistan?

  • A WAPDA
  • B IRSA
  • C PCRWR
  • D OGRA
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Correct Answer: Option A — WAPDA
Explanation: The Water and Power Development Authority WAPDA is responsible for planning and executing major dam and hydropower projects as well as broader water resource development across Pakistan.
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Which institution chairs Pakistan's National Coordination Committee on hydropower with WAPDA?

  • A Ministry of Water Resources
  • B Ministry of Economic Affairs
  • C Ministry of Energy
  • D Planning Commission
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Correct Answer: Option B — Ministry of Economic Affairs
Explanation: The Federal Minister for Economic Affairs chairs the National Coordination Committee on Hydropower meetings alongside the Ministry of Water Resources and WAPDA to oversee hydropower project progress.
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Which Saudi commitment was made toward the Mohmand Hydropower Project according to Economic Affairs Division records?

  • A SAR 901 million
  • B SAR 500 million
  • C SAR 1.2 billion
  • D SAR 750 million
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Correct Answer: Option A — SAR 901 million
Explanation: Saudi Arabia committed SAR 901 million equivalent to Rs 37.4 billion toward the Mohmand Hydropower Project reflecting continued Saudi investment in Pakistan's energy infrastructure.
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Which scholarship programme supports Pakistani students through Japanese grant aid as referenced in Economic Affairs Division updates?

  • A JDS Scholarship
  • B Fulbright Programme
  • C Chevening Scholarship
  • D Commonwealth Scholarship
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Correct Answer: Option A — JDS Scholarship
Explanation: The Japanese Development Scholarship JDS programme provides grant aid supported scholarships for human resource development benefiting Pakistani students and professionals seeking advanced education.
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Which country provided special vehicles and equipment worth Japanese Yen 500 million to Islamabad's metropolitan corporation?

  • A South Korea
  • B China
  • C Japan
  • D Germany
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Correct Answer: Option C — Japan
Explanation: Japan extended grant assistance worth Japanese Yen 500 million in the form of special vehicles and equipment to the Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad under a social development programme.
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Which country's development bank KfW signed grant agreements with Pakistan's Ministry of Economic Affairs?

  • A France
  • B Germany
  • C Japan
  • D South Korea
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Correct Answer: Option B — Germany
Explanation: Germany's development bank KfW signed grant in aid agreements with Pakistan's Ministry of Economic Affairs supporting various development projects within the bilateral cooperation framework.
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Which international bank provided policy based loan support for Pakistan's Trade and Competitiveness Program?

  • A World Bank
  • B Asian Development Bank
  • C IsDB
  • D IMF
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Correct Answer: Option B — Asian Development Bank
Explanation: The Asian Development Bank provided a policy based loan agreement under the Trade and Competitiveness Program supporting Pakistan's efforts to improve trade facilitation and economic competitiveness.
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Which country's high level delegation discussed strengthening economic partnership with Pakistan in recent ministry of economic affairs meetings?

  • A Turkiye
  • B Iran
  • C Qatar
  • D Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: Option A — Turkiye
Explanation: Turkiye and Pakistan held a high level meeting to strengthen their economic partnership as reported by Pakistan's Ministry of Economic Affairs reflecting deepening bilateral trade ties.
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Which Pakistani fund supports development cooperation projects with South Korea according to recent EDCF discussions?

  • A Economic Development Cooperation Fund
  • B Korea Pakistan Friendship Fund
  • C Asian Infrastructure Fund
  • D Belt and Road Fund
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Correct Answer: Option A — Economic Development Cooperation Fund
Explanation: The Economic Development Cooperation Fund EDCF backed by South Korea's Exim Bank supports development cooperation projects in Pakistan under a mid term implementation plan through 2026.
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Which Pakistani institution is responsible for regulating microfinance banks and Islamic banking standards?

  • A State Bank of Pakistan
  • B SECP
  • C NEPRA
  • D FBR
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Correct Answer: Option A — State Bank of Pakistan
Explanation: The State Bank of Pakistan regulates microfinance institutions and sets Islamic banking standards alongside its core responsibilities over monetary policy and overall financial sector stability.
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