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Which country's airstrikes hit a drug rehabilitation clinic in Kabul killing about 100 people in 2026?

  • A Iran
  • B Pakistan
  • C India
  • D United States
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Correct Answer: Option B — Pakistan
Explanation: A suspected Pakistani airstrike hit a drug rehabilitation clinic in Kabul in 2026 killing at least 100 people drawing significant international criticism and intensifying regional tensions.
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Which world's highest battlefield remains a site of continued India-Pakistan tension as referenced in 2026 current affairs?

  • A Kargil
  • B Siachen Glacier
  • C Line of Control Poonch
  • D Neelum Valley
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Correct Answer: Option B — Siachen Glacier
Explanation: The Siachen Glacier known as the world's highest battlefield remains a site of continued tension between India and Pakistan with deaths reported even after the broader 2025 truce.
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What event in May of the previous year led to a truce between India and Pakistan still referenced in 2026 affairs?

  • A Kargil conflict anniversary
  • B A brief military conflict
  • C Trade dispute resolution
  • D Diplomatic summit
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Correct Answer: Option B — A brief military conflict
Explanation: India and Pakistan reached a truce following a brief military conflict in May of the previous year though tensions including deaths on the world's highest battlefield have persisted into 2026.
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Which region saw heavy security presence amid 2026 protests as reported in current affairs?

  • A Azad Kashmir Muzaffarabad
  • B Gilgit Baltistan
  • C Hunza Valley
  • D Kashmir Line of Control
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Correct Answer: Option A — Azad Kashmir Muzaffarabad
Explanation: Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-administered Kashmir saw a heavy security presence amid protests in 2026 reflecting heightened political and security sensitivities in the region.
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Which Pakistani city's army helicopter Mi-17 crashed in 2026 due to a technical fault?

  • A Skardu
  • B Muzaffarabad
  • C Pakistan-administered Kashmir
  • D Gilgit
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Correct Answer: Option C — Pakistan-administered Kashmir
Explanation: An army Mi-17 helicopter crashed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir in 2026 due to a reported technical fault prompting officials to launch a formal inquiry into the incident.
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Which militant group is most associated with attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during 2026 current affairs reports?

  • A BLA
  • B TTP
  • C ISIS-K
  • D Al-Qaeda
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Correct Answer: Option B — TTP
Explanation: The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan TTP remains the primary militant group associated with frequent attacks against security forces and civilians in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa throughout 2026.
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Which Pakistani province is most affected by ongoing BLA related insurgent activity as highlighted in 2026 current affairs?

  • A Punjab
  • B Sindh
  • C Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  • D Balochistan
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Correct Answer: Option D — Balochistan
Explanation: Balochistan continues to face significant insurgent activity from the Balochistan Liberation Army with frequent attacks on security forces infrastructure and economic targets throughout 2026.
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Easy ppsc nts

Which Pakistani city is regarded as the financial capital and hosts the Pakistan Stock Exchange?

  • A Lahore
  • B Islamabad
  • C Karachi
  • D Faisalabad
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Correct Answer: Option C — Karachi
Explanation: Karachi is regarded as Pakistan's financial capital and hosts the Pakistan Stock Exchange which plays a central role in the country's capital markets and economic activity.
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Which Pakistani city hosts the headquarters of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan?

  • A Lahore
  • B Karachi
  • C Islamabad
  • D Peshawar
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Correct Answer: Option C — Islamabad
Explanation: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan SECP is headquartered in Islamabad and regulates corporate sector activities and capital markets across the country.
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Which institution administers general aptitude tests widely used for Pakistani government job recruitment?

  • A FPSC
  • B PPSC
  • C NTS
  • D Ministry of Establishment
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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 across Pakistan.
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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 constitutional amendment significantly devolved powers to Pakistani provinces in recent history?

  • A 17th Amendment
  • B 18th Amendment
  • C 21st Amendment
  • D 25th Amendment
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Correct Answer: Option B — 18th Amendment
Explanation: The 18th Amendment passed in 2010 significantly devolved administrative and financial powers to provinces strengthening Pakistan's federal structure and provincial autonomy.
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How many provinces currently make up Pakistan's federal structure?

  • A Three
  • B Four
  • C Five
  • D Six
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Correct Answer: Option B — Four
Explanation: Pakistan comprises four provinces namely Punjab Sindh Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan alongside federal territories and autonomous regions like Gilgit Baltistan and Azad Kashmir.
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Which anti-corruption body is primarily responsible for investigating corruption cases against public officials in Pakistan?

  • A FIA
  • B NAB
  • C FBR
  • D SECP
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Correct Answer: Option B — NAB
Explanation: The National Accountability Bureau NAB is Pakistan's premier anti corruption body responsible for investigating and prosecuting corruption cases involving public officials and institutions.
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Which Pakistani authority regulates the oil and gas sector including pricing and licensing?

  • A NEPRA
  • B OGRA
  • C PTA
  • D SECP
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Correct Answer: Option B — OGRA
Explanation: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority OGRA regulates midstream and downstream petroleum operations including pricing and licensing within Pakistan's energy sector framework.
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Which body regulates electricity tariffs and the power sector in Pakistan?

  • A OGRA
  • B NEPRA
  • C PPRA
  • D SECP
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Correct Answer: Option B — NEPRA
Explanation: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority NEPRA regulates electricity generation transmission and distribution including tariff determination across Pakistan's power sector.
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Which Pakistani agency primarily investigates cybercrime and financial fraud cases?

  • A ISI
  • B FIA
  • C IB
  • D Special Branch
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Correct Answer: Option B — FIA
Explanation: The Federal Investigation Agency FIA handles cybercrime financial fraud human trafficking and immigration related criminal investigations across various provinces of 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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