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Easy ppsc nts

Which NBA team won the 2026 NBA Finals?

  • A San Antonio Spurs
  • B New York Knicks
  • C Boston Celtics
  • D Denver Nuggets
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Correct Answer: Option B — New York Knicks
Explanation: The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs to win the franchise's third NBA championship in 2026 with Jalen Brunson named Finals MVP.
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Which swimmer set a world record in the women's 50m freestyle in 2026?

  • A Katie Ledecky
  • B Kate Douglass
  • C Sarah Sjostrom
  • D Emma McKeon
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Correct Answer: Option B — Kate Douglass
Explanation: American swimmer Kate Douglass set a world record in the women's 50 meter freestyle at the Pro Swim Series in Indianapolis finishing in 23.59 seconds.
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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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Hard fpsc nts

Which country's health ministry suspended its dengue vaccine in 2026 after adverse events?

  • A India
  • B Brazil
  • C Indonesia
  • D Mexico
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Correct Answer: Option B — Brazil
Explanation: Brazil's health ministry suspended its single dose dengue vaccine in 2026 after two deaths and a severe adverse event were reported among recipients pending a safety review.
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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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Easy pms ppsc nts

Who is the current Prime Minister of Pakistan?

  • A Imran Khan
  • B Shehbaz Sharif
  • C Bilawal Bhutto
  • D Asif Ali Zardari
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Correct Answer: Option B — Shehbaz Sharif
Explanation: Shehbaz Sharif continues to serve as Pakistan's Prime Minister and has been actively engaged in regional diplomacy including efforts to mediate de-escalation during the 2026 Iran conflict.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being co-hosted by which three countries?

  • A USA Canada Mexico
  • B USA Brazil Argentina
  • C Qatar UAE Saudi Arabia
  • D Germany France Spain
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Correct Answer: Option A — USA Canada Mexico
Explanation: The 2026 FIFA World Cup featuring 48 teams for the first time is jointly hosted by the United States Canada and Mexico with the opening match held at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
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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 event, held annually, recognizes outstanding achievements in literature, peace, science, and economics through prestigious awards?

  • A Pulitzer Prize ceremony
  • B Nobel Prize awards
  • C Academy Awards
  • D Grammy Awards
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Correct Answer: Option B — Nobel Prize awards
Explanation: The Nobel Prize awards, presented annually, recognize outstanding global contributions in categories including physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, peace, and economic sciences.
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Which term describes growing global concern over the misuse of deepfake technology in elections and misinformation campaigns?

  • A Cyber warfare
  • B Deepfake disinformation
  • C Data localization
  • D Net neutrality
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Correct Answer: Option B — Deepfake disinformation
Explanation: Deepfake disinformation refers to the use of AI-generated synthetic media to spread false or misleading content, raising significant concerns globally regarding election integrity and public trust in information.
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Which country is widely regarded as currently leading global investment and development in artificial intelligence technology?

  • A Germany
  • B United States
  • C Brazil
  • D Nigeria
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Correct Answer: Option B — United States
Explanation: The United States remains the leading country in artificial intelligence investment and development, hosting major technology firms and research institutions driving advancements in generative AI and machine learning.
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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 term describes the broader global discussion around regulating cryptocurrencies and digital assets in recent years?

  • A Crypto winter
  • B Crypto regulation debate
  • C Currency unification
  • D Gold standard revival
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Correct Answer: Option B — Crypto regulation debate
Explanation: The global crypto regulation debate refers to ongoing discussions among governments and international bodies about establishing legal and regulatory frameworks for cryptocurrencies and other digital assets.
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Which global health body declared COVID-19 a pandemic in March 2020?

  • A UNICEF
  • B World Health Organization
  • C Red Cross
  • D CDC
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Correct Answer: Option B — World Health Organization
Explanation: The World Health Organization officially declared COVID-19 a global pandemic in March 2020, prompting widespread public health measures and international cooperation to control the outbreak.
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Which term refers to the rapid global adoption and regulatory debate over generative AI tools following major chatbot launches?

  • A Blockchain revolution
  • B Generative AI boom
  • C Quantum computing race
  • D 5G rollout
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Correct Answer: Option B — Generative AI boom
Explanation: The generative AI boom, accelerated by the public launch of advanced AI chatbots and tools, has sparked significant global investment, innovation, and regulatory debate over the technology's societal impact.
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ASEAN, a regional bloc promoting economic and political cooperation, primarily includes countries from which region?

  • A South Asia
  • B Southeast Asia
  • C East Africa
  • D Central Asia
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Correct Answer: Option B — Southeast Asia
Explanation: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising countries in Southeast Asia, promoting economic growth, political stability, and regional cooperation.
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Which country hosted the 2024 Summer Olympic Games?

  • A Japan
  • B France
  • C United Kingdom
  • D Brazil
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Correct Answer: Option B — France
Explanation: France hosted the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, marking the city's third time hosting the event after 1900 and 1924.
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Which international sporting event was hosted by Qatar in 2022, marking the first time a Middle Eastern nation hosted it?

  • A Olympics
  • B FIFA World Cup
  • C Cricket World Cup
  • D Asian Games
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Correct Answer: Option B — FIFA World Cup
Explanation: Qatar made history in 2022 by becoming the first Middle Eastern country to host the FIFA World Cup, a landmark event that drew global attention to the region.
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