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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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Elon Musk became the world's first dollar trillionaire through which company's IPO?

  • A Tesla
  • B Neuralink
  • C SpaceX
  • D The Boring Company
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Correct Answer: Option C — SpaceX
Explanation: Elon Musk achieved trillionaire status after SpaceX completed the largest initial public offering in history dramatically increasing his net worth beyond any previous individual.
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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 strait did Iran threaten to close during the 2026 regional conflict?

  • A Strait of Gibraltar
  • B Strait of Malacca
  • C Strait of Hormuz
  • D Bosphorus Strait
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Correct Answer: Option C — Strait of Hormuz
Explanation: Iran repeatedly threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon during the 2026 escalation.
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Which country withdrew from OPEC in May 2026?

  • A Qatar
  • B UAE
  • C Kuwait
  • D Indonesia
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Correct Answer: Option B — UAE
Explanation: The UAE announced its withdrawal from OPEC on May 1 2026 marking a major shift in Gulf petroleum policy and raising questions about OPEC+ production coordination among remaining members.
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Which term describes growing global reliance on critical minerals such as lithium and cobalt for clean energy technologies?

  • A Critical minerals race
  • B Rare earth boycott
  • C Green metal embargo
  • D Mining moratorium
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Correct Answer: Option A — Critical minerals race
Explanation: The critical minerals race refers to intensifying global competition to secure supplies of lithium, cobalt, and other minerals essential for batteries and clean energy technologies, reshaping geopolitical and trade dynamics.
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Which country recently expanded BRICS membership by inviting new countries to join the bloc starting in 2024?

  • A G7 group
  • B BRICS group
  • C ASEAN bloc
  • D European Union
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Correct Answer: Option B — BRICS group
Explanation: The BRICS bloc expanded its membership starting in 2024, inviting several new countries to join the group, reflecting growing efforts among emerging economies to enhance collective global economic influence.
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Which international forum focuses specifically on cooperation and dialogue among Indian Ocean rim countries?

  • A ASEAN
  • B Indian Ocean Rim Association
  • C SAARC
  • D ECO
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Correct Answer: Option B — Indian Ocean Rim Association
Explanation: The Indian Ocean Rim Association promotes regional cooperation among countries bordering the Indian Ocean, focusing on maritime security, trade facilitation, and sustainable development within the region.
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Which Pakistani city has historically been a focus of urban flooding challenges due to inadequate drainage systems during monsoon seasons?

  • A Quetta
  • B Karachi
  • C Gilgit
  • D Murree
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Correct Answer: Option B — Karachi
Explanation: Karachi has repeatedly faced significant urban flooding during monsoon seasons due to inadequate drainage infrastructure, encroachments on natural waterways, and rapid unplanned urbanization.
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Which global trend refers to companies and governments increasingly investing in renewable hydrogen as a clean energy alternative?

  • A Green hydrogen economy
  • B Blue carbon initiative
  • C Circular economy
  • D Carbon capture storage
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Correct Answer: Option A — Green hydrogen economy
Explanation: The green hydrogen economy refers to growing global investment in producing hydrogen fuel through renewable energy sources, seen as a promising avenue for decarbonizing heavy industry and transportation sectors.
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Which Pakistani regulatory body oversees the oil and gas sector, including pricing and licensing?

  • A NEPRA
  • B OGRA
  • C PTA
  • D SECP
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Correct Answer: Option B — OGRA
Explanation: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) regulates Pakistan's oil and gas sector, overseeing pricing mechanisms, licensing, and infrastructure development within the energy industry.
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Which Pakistani regulatory authority oversees electricity tariff determination and power sector regulation?

  • A OGRA
  • B NEPRA
  • C SECP
  • D PTA
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Correct Answer: Option B — NEPRA
Explanation: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) regulates Pakistan's power sector, including tariff determination, licensing of power generation and distribution companies, and ensuring service quality standards.
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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 international organization monitors and reports on global press freedom rankings annually?

  • A Amnesty International
  • B Reporters Without Borders
  • C Human Rights Watch
  • D Freedom House
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Correct Answer: Option B — Reporters Without Borders
Explanation: Reporters Without Borders publishes the annual World Press Freedom Index, assessing the level of press freedom and journalist safety across countries worldwide.
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Which Pakistani export sector has benefited from preferential trade access under the EU's GSP+ status?

  • A Mining
  • B Textiles
  • C Automobiles
  • D Pharmaceuticals
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Correct Answer: Option B — Textiles
Explanation: Pakistan's textile sector has significantly benefited from preferential market access under the European Union's GSP+ trade scheme, which grants reduced tariffs on exports in exchange for adherence to international conventions.
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Which global trend describes increasing efforts by countries to attract semiconductor manufacturing investment through subsidies, notably in the US and EU?

  • A Chips Act initiatives
  • B Green energy subsidies
  • C Agricultural reform packages
  • D Digital tax reforms
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Correct Answer: Option A — Chips Act initiatives
Explanation: Chips Act initiatives in the United States and European Union provide significant subsidies to attract semiconductor manufacturing investment domestically, aiming to reduce reliance on concentrated overseas chip production.
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Which Pakistani city has been at the center of urban transport development through mass transit projects such as metro bus systems?

  • A Quetta
  • B Lahore
  • C Gwadar
  • D Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: Option B — Lahore
Explanation: Lahore has been a center of urban transport development in Pakistan, with metro bus and orange line train projects aimed at improving public transportation infrastructure in the densely populated city.
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Which global health threat re-emerged as a concern through periodic outbreaks of Mpox (formerly monkeypox) in recent years?

  • A Avian influenza
  • B Mpox
  • C Cholera
  • D Ebola
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Correct Answer: Option B — Mpox
Explanation: Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, re-emerged as a global health concern through periodic outbreaks, prompting World Health Organization declarations of public health emergencies of international concern.
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