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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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262
Medium nts

Which country's scientists discovered the largest known whale graveyard in the Indian Ocean in 2026?

  • A Japan
  • B China
  • C India
  • D Australia
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Correct Answer: Option B — China
Explanation: Chinese scientists discovered the largest known whale graveyard in the Indian Ocean in 2026 identifying nearly 500 whale skeletons spanning millions of years.
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263
Hard css fpsc

Which Colombian president faced a proposed suspension of powers in 2026?

  • A Ivan Duque
  • B Gustavo Petro
  • C Juan Manuel Santos
  • D Alvaro Uribe
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Correct Answer: Option B — Gustavo Petro
Explanation: An investigatory commission in Colombia's Chamber of Representatives proposed suspending President Gustavo Petro's powers ahead of the 2026 election cycle amid political tensions.
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264
Easy ppsc nts

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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265
Medium nts

Which team won the 2026 Stanley Cup in ice hockey?

  • A Vegas Golden Knights
  • B Carolina Hurricanes
  • C Florida Panthers
  • D Edmonton Oilers
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Correct Answer: Option B — Carolina Hurricanes
Explanation: The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights to win the 2026 Stanley Cup with Jordan Staal earning the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP.
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266
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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267
Hard nts

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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268
Medium ppsc nts

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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269
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Which country became the first in Latin America to move toward banning female genital mutilation in 2026?

  • A Brazil
  • B Mexico
  • C Colombia
  • D Peru
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Correct Answer: Option C — Colombia
Explanation: The Senate of Colombia approved legislation prohibiting female genital mutilation in 2026 potentially making it the first Latin American country to enact such a ban.
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270
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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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth proposed reforming NATO into what he called what concept?

  • A NATO Reform Act
  • B NATO 3.0
  • C Atlantic Shield Plan
  • D New NATO Charter
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Correct Answer: Option B — NATO 3.0
Explanation: Pete Hegseth criticized NATO allies in 2026 and called for restructuring the alliance into what he termed NATO 3.0 alongside a review of US troop presence in Europe.
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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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273
Medium fpsc ppsc

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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274
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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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275
Hard css fpsc

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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Which UK politician won the 2026 Makerfield by-election for Labour?

  • A Keir Starmer
  • B Andy Burnham
  • C Ed Miliband
  • D Shabana Mahmood
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Correct Answer: Option B — Andy Burnham
Explanation: Andy Burnham Mayor of Greater Manchester won the 2026 Makerfield by-election for Labour intensifying pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his leadership.
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Medium fpsc ppsc

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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278
Medium css pms

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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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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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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