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Which Pakistani exam category includes KPPSC and SPSC as parallel provincial recruiting bodies?

  • A Federal exams
  • B Provincial public service commissions
  • C Military commissions
  • D Judicial exams
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Correct Answer: Option B — Provincial public service commissions
Explanation: KPPSC Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Service Commission and SPSC Sindh Public Service Commission are provincial public service commissions parallel to PPSC recruiting for respective provincial cadres.
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Which constitutional package introduced equal representation constitutional benches at the Supreme Court of Pakistan?

  • A 26th Amendment
  • B 27th Amendment
  • C 24th Amendment
  • D 22nd Amendment
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Correct Answer: Option B — 27th Amendment
Explanation: The 27th Amendment package introduced reforms establishing equal representation constitutional benches at the Supreme Court alongside changes to High Court constitutional bench structures.
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Which body is responsible for appointing Pakistan's Chief Justice under recent constitutional changes discussed in current affairs?

  • A President of Pakistan
  • B Parliamentary Committee
  • C Chairman Senate
  • D Prime Minister
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Correct Answer: Option B — Parliamentary Committee
Explanation: Under recent constitutional reforms a Parliamentary Committee plays a central role in the Chief Justice appointment process reflecting changes to judicial appointment procedures in Pakistan.
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Which Pakistani authority is the apex tax collection agency at the federal level?

  • A SECP
  • B FBR
  • C NEPRA
  • D OGRA
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Correct Answer: Option B — 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 across the entire country.
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Which Pakistani institution is the central bank responsible for monetary policy?

  • 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 SBP serves as the central bank responsible for monetary policy currency issuance and overall financial sector regulation across the country.
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Which Pakistani exam primarily recruits officers for provincial administrative cadres?

  • A CSS
  • B PMS
  • C NTS
  • D FPSC entry test
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Correct Answer: Option B — PMS
Explanation: The Provincial Management Service PMS examination recruits officers for provincial administrative cadres with a focus on governance and administrative relevance at the provincial level.
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Which Pakistani institution conducts the CSS examination for federal civil service recruitment?

  • A Punjab Public Service Commission
  • B Federal Public Service Commission
  • C National Testing Service
  • D Ministry of Establishment
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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 recruiting officers for various federal government departments and ministries.
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Which Islamabad High Court ruling in 2026 concerned the annulment of a judge's appointment?

  • A Justice Tariq Jahangiri's appointment
  • B Justice Mansoor Ali Shah's appointment
  • C Justice Qazi Faez Isa's appointment
  • D Justice Ayesha Malik's appointment
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Correct Answer: Option A — Justice Tariq Jahangiri's appointment
Explanation: The Islamabad High Court annulled Justice Tariq Jahangiri's appointment in 2026 citing an invalid law degree as the primary reason underscoring strict judicial credential standards.
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Who serves as Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister in 2026?

  • A Bilawal Bhutto
  • B Ishaq Dar
  • C Khawaja Asif
  • D Mohsin Naqvi
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Correct Answer: Option B — Ishaq Dar
Explanation: Ishaq Dar holds the dual role of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister and has led Pakistan's diplomatic efforts including mediating de-escalation during the 2026 Iran related conflict.
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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 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 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 Pakistani exam primarily develops administrators for provincial government services?

  • A CSS
  • B PMS
  • C FPSC entrance test
  • D NTS
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Correct Answer: Option B — PMS
Explanation: The Provincial Management Service PMS examination recruits officers for provincial administrative cadres focusing on governance and administrative relevance at the provincial level.
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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 country is Pakistan's deputy prime minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar also serving as?

  • A Defence Minister
  • B Foreign Minister
  • C Interior Minister
  • D Finance Minister
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Correct Answer: Option B — Foreign Minister
Explanation: Mohammad Ishaq Dar serves as Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister and was approached by Iran in 2026 to help facilitate de-escalation amid regional conflict.
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Who currently leads the Catholic Church as Pope?

  • A Pope Benedict XVII
  • B Pope Leo XIV
  • C Pope John Paul III
  • D Pope Pius XIII
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Correct Answer: Option B — Pope Leo XIV
Explanation: Pope Leo XIV leads the Catholic Church and released his first encyclical Magnifica humanitas in 2026 addressing risks posed by artificial intelligence to humanity and workers.
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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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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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