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The first Strategic Political and Defence Committee meeting under the Makkah defence framework was scheduled for which date?
A. 30 Aug 2026
B. 31 Aug 2026
C. 1 Sep 2026
D. 5 Sep 2026
Correct Answer: B
The inaugural session was announced for 31 August 2026.
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The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement involves Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and which third country?
A. Egypt
B. Türkiye
C. Qatar
D. UAE
Correct Answer: B
The trilateral framework involves Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia.
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The inaugural meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement was scheduled to be held in which city?
A. Riyadh
B. Islamabad
C. Istanbul
D. Ankara
Correct Answer: C
The inaugural committee meeting was announced for Istanbul on 31 August 2026.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang are scheduled to participate in a technology-focused meeting connected with which international forum?
A. BRICS
B. SCO
C. ASEAN
D. G20
Correct Answer: D
Sam Altman and Jensen Huang are scheduled to participate in a technology-focused G20 ministerial event, highlighting AI’s growing role in international economic policy.
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More than 100 technology and financial companies recently called for stronger defences against:
A. Quantum computing
B. Satellite interference
C. AI-driven cyberattacks
D. Semiconductor shortages
Correct Answer: C
A coalition of major technology and financial companies warned that increasingly capable artificial intelligence could make cyberattacks substantially more pervasive.
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A US federal judge recently blocked the Pentagon’s blacklisting of which AI company?
A. OpenAI
B. Anthropic
C. Nvidia
D. xAI
Correct Answer: B
A US federal judge blocked the Pentagon’s designation of Anthropic, maker of Claude, as a national-security supply-chain risk.
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The United States and Japan recently conducted a rare joint intervention to support which currency?
A. Euro
B. Yuan
C. Yen
D. Won
Correct Answer: C
The United States and Japan jointly bought yen after the Japanese currency weakened sharply.
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Which US Treasury Secretary is leading preparations for the G20 finance meeting?
A. Janet Yellen
B. Scott Bessent
C. Jerome Powell
D. Kevin Warsh
Correct Answer: B
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is leading the American agenda for the meeting.
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The upcoming US-hosted G20 finance meeting is being held in which US city?
A. Washington
B. New York
C. Asheville
D. Chicago
Correct Answer: C
The United States is hosting the G20 finance meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, with growth, debt, trade imbalances and supply chains among the agenda items.
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Which central bank accumulated nearly $73bn between June 5 and August 21 through measures designed to attract foreign currency?
A. Bank of Japan
B. Reserve Bank of India
C. People’s Bank of China
D. Bank Indonesia
Correct Answer: B
The Reserve Bank of India accumulated nearly $73 billion, much of it associated with non-resident Indian deposits and related measures.
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India’s foreign-exchange reserves recently reached a record of approximately:
A. $529bn
B. $629bn
C. $729bn
D. $829bn
Correct Answer: C
Reserve Bank of India data showed reserves reaching a record of approximately $729.33 billion as of August 21, 2026.
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Which strategic waterway remains central to the Iran conflict and global energy security?
A. Panama Canal
B. Suez Canal
C. Strait of Hormuz
D. Bosporus
Correct Answer: C
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global energy shipping route and remains central to the Iran conflict and regional diplomacy.
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Iran’s annual inflation has reportedly risen to approximately:
A. 26%
B. 46%
C. 56%
D. 66%
Correct Answer: D
Iran is facing severe economic pressure, with annual inflation reported at around 66%.
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According to President Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran’s foreign trade has fallen by approximately:
A. 15%
B. 25%
C. 35%
D. 50%
Correct Answer: C
President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran’s foreign trade had fallen by approximately 35% amid sanctions and the naval blockade.
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Which other country, besides Pakistan, has recently been involved in attempts to mediate renewed Iran-US dialogue?
A. Qatar
B. Japan
C. Germany
D. Brazil
Correct Answer: A
Qatar has also been involved in diplomatic efforts aimed at encouraging renewed dialogue between Iran and the United States.
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Pakistan has recently been playing a mediating role in the conflict involving Iran and:
A. Russia
B. United States
C. India
D. Afghanistan
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan has participated in diplomatic efforts aimed at facilitating dialogue and de-escalation between Iran and the United States.
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Which three countries signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement?
A. Pakistan, Iran and Türkiye
B. Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye
C. Pakistan, Qatar and UAE
D. Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Türkiye
Correct Answer: B
The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement brings together Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye to deepen defence cooperation and collective security.
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Pakistan’s FDI in July 2026 fell by approximately:
A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 20%
D. 49%
Correct Answer: C
Foreign direct investment fell about 20% year-on-year to $178.6 million, from $223.5 million a year earlier.
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Pakistan’s merchandise exports during July 2026 were approximately:
A. $2.01bn
B. $3.008bn
C. $4.15bn
D. $6.154bn
Correct Answer: B
SBP data showed merchandise exports of $3.008 billion, against imports of $6.154 billion.
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Pakistan recorded what current-account balance in July 2026?
A. $328m surplus
B. $328m deficit
C. $814m surplus
D. $529m surplus
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan posted a $328 million current-account deficit in July 2026, compared with $814 million in June.