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Hard nts

Which European country restricted public alcohol consumption during a major music festival due to heat in 2026?

  • A Spain
  • B France
  • C Italy
  • D Germany
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Correct Answer: Option B — France
Explanation: France implemented restrictions on public alcohol consumption during Fete de la Musique events in 2026 amid a severe heat wave to reduce pressure on emergency services.
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Hard nts

Which French regions were placed under red heat wave alert in 2026?

  • A Paris and 35 departments
  • B Only Paris
  • C Southern France only
  • D Coastal regions only
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Correct Answer: Option A — Paris and 35 departments
Explanation: Meteo-France placed 35 departments including Paris under red heat wave alert in 2026 due to persistently high nationwide temperatures prompting public safety measures.
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Medium css fpsc

Which US military command intercepted Iranian drones targeting commercial ships in 2026?

  • A US Africa Command
  • B US Central Command
  • C US Pacific Command
  • D US Northern Command
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Correct Answer: Option B — US Central Command
Explanation: The United States Central Command reported intercepting multiple Iranian drones targeting commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz during the 2026 conflict.
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Hard css

Which Yemen based group's television channel reported solidarity gatherings for Iran in 2026?

  • A Al Jazeera
  • B Al-Masirah
  • C Al Arabiya
  • D Press TV
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Correct Answer: Option B — Al-Masirah
Explanation: Al-Masirah a television channel run by the Houthis reported solidarity gatherings in Sanaa Yemen in support of Iran during the 2026 regional conflict.
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Hard css fpsc

Which militant group rallied in support of Iran during the 2026 conflict in Beirut's southern suburbs?

  • A Hamas
  • B Hezbollah
  • C Houthis
  • D Islamic Jihad
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Correct Answer: Option B — Hezbollah
Explanation: Hundreds rallied in Hezbollah strongholds in southern Beirut in support of Iran and its allies during the 2026 conflict reflecting regional solidarity among Iran aligned groups.
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226
Easy fpsc nts

Which international body coordinates global responses to public health emergencies such as Ebola outbreaks?

  • A WHO
  • B UNDP
  • C UNICEF
  • D Red Cross
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Correct Answer: Option A — WHO
Explanation: The World Health Organization WHO is the primary UN agency responsible for coordinating international responses to public health emergencies including outbreak containment efforts.
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227
Easy pms

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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228
Easy nts

Which test service commonly conducts general aptitude tests for various Pakistani government job recruitments?

  • A FPSC
  • B PPSC
  • C NTS
  • D CSS Academy
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Correct Answer: Option C — NTS
Explanation: The National Testing Service NTS conducts standardized aptitude and subject knowledge tests widely used for recruitment to various government and semi government positions in Pakistan.
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Easy ppsc nts

Which institution conducts the Punjab Public Service Commission examinations in Pakistan?

  • A FPSC
  • B PPSC
  • C NTS
  • D PMS Academy
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Correct Answer: Option B — PPSC
Explanation: The Punjab Public Service Commission PPSC is responsible for recruiting candidates to various provincial government posts in Punjab through competitive examinations.
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Easy css pms fpsc

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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Medium nts

Which country's team won the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

  • A Canada
  • B Mexico
  • C South Africa
  • D USA
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Correct Answer: Option B — Mexico
Explanation: Mexico won its first opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup defeating South Africa 2 to 0 at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
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Medium ppsc nts

Which country hosted the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

  • A United States
  • B Canada
  • C Mexico
  • D Multiple host nations
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Correct Answer: Option C — Mexico
Explanation: The opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup was held at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City marking the start of the tournament jointly hosted by three nations.
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Hard css fpsc

Which organization reported that nuclear armed states increased nuclear weapons spending by nearly 20 percent in 2025?

  • A SIPRI
  • B ICAN
  • C IAEA
  • D UNODA
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Correct Answer: Option B — ICAN
Explanation: The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons ICAN reported that the world's nine nuclear armed states increased spending by nearly 20 percent to 119 billion dollars in 2025.
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Hard css fpsc

Which Iranian official served as chief negotiator during the 2026 ceasefire talks with the US?

  • A Ali Khamenei
  • B Abbas Araghchi
  • C Ebrahim Raisi
  • D Hossein Amirabdollahian
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Correct Answer: Option B — Abbas Araghchi
Explanation: Abbas Araghchi as Iran's foreign minister served as chief negotiator in 2026 ceasefire discussions with the United States regarding the conflict and the Strait of Hormuz.
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Medium css fpsc

Which Israeli leader stated troops would not withdraw from Lebanon Syria and Gaza in 2026?

  • A Yair Lapid
  • B Benjamin Netanyahu
  • C Naftali Bennett
  • D Isaac Herzog
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Correct Answer: Option B — Benjamin Netanyahu
Explanation: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz stated in 2026 that Israeli troops would not withdraw from Lebanon Syria or the Gaza Strip.
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Medium css fpsc

Who is the United States Secretary of Defense criticizing NATO allies in 2026?

  • A Lloyd Austin
  • B Pete Hegseth
  • C Mark Esper
  • D James Mattis
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Correct Answer: Option B — Pete Hegseth
Explanation: Pete Hegseth serving as US Defense Secretary criticized NATO allies in 2026 and announced a review of American forces stationed in Europe.
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Hard css

Which historic site in Kyiv was heavily damaged during Russian strikes in 2026?

  • A St Sophia Cathedral
  • B Kyiv Pechersk Lavra
  • C Mariinsky Palace
  • D Golden Gate of Kyiv
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Correct Answer: Option B — Kyiv Pechersk Lavra
Explanation: The Dormition Cathedral within the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra was heavily damaged and set ablaze during Russian strikes in 2026 killing several people including civilians.
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Hard nts

Which Thai royal figure passed away in 2026 after a long coma?

  • A Princess Sirivannavari
  • B Princess Bajrakitiyabha
  • C Princess Maha Chakri
  • D Princess Soamsawali
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Correct Answer: Option B — Princess Bajrakitiyabha
Explanation: Princess Bajrakitiyabha of Thailand a possible heir to the throne died in 2026 at age 47 after a three year comatose state.
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Hard css fpsc

The European Parliament passed a law in 2026 primarily aimed at what policy area?

  • A Climate financing
  • B Accelerating deportation of illegal immigrants
  • C Digital currency regulation
  • D Agricultural subsidies
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Correct Answer: Option B — Accelerating deportation of illegal immigrants
Explanation: The European Parliament passed legislation in 2026 aimed at accelerating the deportation of illegal immigrants including provisions allowing construction of return centers.
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Hard css

Which country's Crown Princess underwent a lung transplant in 2026?

  • A Sweden
  • B Norway
  • C Denmark
  • D Netherlands
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Correct Answer: Option B — Norway
Explanation: Norway's royal palace confirmed that Crown Princess Mette-Marit underwent a lung transplant at Oslo University Hospital signaling a significant health development in 2026.
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