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What is the theme highlighted by the United Nations for June 2026 international observances?

  • A Peace dignity and equality on a healthy planet
  • B Unity in diversity
  • C Global health for all
  • D Climate action now
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Correct Answer: Option A — Peace dignity and equality on a healthy planet
Explanation: The United Nations highlighted the theme of peace dignity and equality on a healthy planet for its June 2026 calendar of international observances and awareness campaigns.
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Which country recorded its first detection of H5N1 avian influenza in a wild seabird in 2026?

  • A New Zealand
  • B Australia
  • C Fiji
  • D Papua New Guinea
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Correct Answer: Option B — Australia
Explanation: Australia confirmed its first detection of H5N1 avian influenza after identifying the virus in a wild seabird in Western Australia marking its presence on every continent.
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Which presidential center opened to the public in Chicago in 2026?

  • A Clinton Presidential Center
  • B Obama Presidential Center
  • C Bush Presidential Center
  • D Reagan Presidential Center
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Correct Answer: Option B — Obama Presidential Center
Explanation: The Obama Presidential Center opened to the public in Chicago in June 2026 centered on a museum dedicated to the 44th US President Barack Obama.
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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 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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Which two countries were primarily affected by the 2026 Ebola outbreak emergency?

  • A Nigeria and Kenya
  • B DR Congo and Uganda
  • C South Africa and Zimbabwe
  • D Ethiopia and Sudan
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Correct Answer: Option B — DR Congo and Uganda
Explanation: The WHO's 2026 emergency declaration centered on the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda where Ebola cases surged prompting urgent international health response measures.
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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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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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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 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 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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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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China's economy is generally ranked as which position globally by nominal GDP in recent years?

  • A First
  • B Second
  • C Third
  • D Fifth
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Correct Answer: Option B — Second
Explanation: China consistently ranks as the world's second-largest economy by nominal GDP, behind the United States, while often being considered the largest when measured by purchasing power parity.
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