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Which Lahore locality was affected by the deadly house collapse?
A. Model Town
B. Johar Town
C. Gulberg
D. Baghbanpura
Correct Answer: D
The incident occurred in Baghbanpura, Lahore.
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The monsoon-related house collapse that killed nine family members occurred in which city?
A. Karachi
B. Lahore
C. Peshawar
D. Quetta
Correct Answer: B
A multistorey house collapsed in Lahore after being weakened by monsoon rains.
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Pakistan said its cross-border operations primarily targeted hideouts of:
A. Houthis
B. Boko Haram
C. ISIS in Iraq
D. Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan
Correct Answer: D
Pakistan stated that its operations targeted TTP militant hideouts and were conducted in self-defence.
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Who publicly rejected the UN report on behalf of Pakistan's military?
A. Lt Gen Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry
B. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi
C. Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar
D. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar
Correct Answer: A
The military spokesperson, Lt Gen Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry, rejected the report.
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The UN report rejected by Pakistan alleged nearly how many civilian deaths?
A. 50
B. 500
C. 100
D. 1,500
Correct Answer: B
The report alleged nearly 500 civilian deaths and more than 1,000 injuries.
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Pakistan's military rejected a UN report concerning alleged civilian casualties in:
A. India
B. Yemen
C. Afghanistan
D. Iran
Correct Answer: C
The report concerned civilian casualties attributed to Pakistani cross-border strikes in Afghanistan.
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Which institution dispatched rescue helicopters for the Broad Peak search operation?
A. Pakistan Navy
B. Pakistan Army Aviation
C. Civil Aviation Authority
D. Pakistan Coast Guards
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan dispatched Army Aviation helicopters for the mountain rescue operation.
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How many climbers were reported missing after the Broad Peak avalanche?
A. 14
B. 10
C. 20
D. 6
Correct Answer: B
The expedition consisted of ten climbers.
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Which renowned mountaineer was reported among the missing climbers after the Broad Peak avalanche?
A. Samina Baig
B. Ed Viesturs
C. Nirmal Purja
D. Reinhold Messner
Correct Answer: C
British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja was among the expedition members reported missing.
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The avalanche involving an international climbing expedition occurred on which Pakistani mountain?
A. Nanga Parbat
B. Gasherbrum II
C. K2
D. Broad Peak
Correct Answer: D
An avalanche struck a ten-member expedition on Broad Peak in the Karakoram range.
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How many Commonwealth Games medals had Chad le Clos won when he became the Games' most decorated athlete?
A. 19
B. 20
C. 21
D. 22
Correct Answer: C
South African swimmer Chad le Clos reached a record total of 21 Commonwealth Games medals.
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What is the scientific name used for the honeycomb-like surface features discovered by Curiosity on Mars?
A. Volcanic cones
B. Polygonal fractures
C. Impact rings
D. Sand ripples
Correct Answer: B
NASA described the features as polygonal fractures forming honeycomb-like textures.
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NASA's Curiosity rover discovered a large field of honeycomb-like geological features on which planet?
A. Venus
B. Mars
C. Mercury
D. Jupiter
Correct Answer: B
Curiosity discovered extensive polygonal, honeycomb-like surface textures on Mars.
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What was the total value of NASA's 18 NIAC Phase I awards announced in July 2026?
A. US$1.8 million
B. US$2.5 million
C. US$3.2 million
D. US$5 million
Correct Answer: C
The 18 NIAC Phase I awards had a combined value of US$3.2 million.
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How many new Phase I awards were announced under NASA's 2026 Innovative Advanced Concepts programme?
A. 12
B. 15
C. 18
D. 21
Correct Answer: C
NASA announced 18 new NIAC Phase I awards for visionary aerospace concepts.
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The United Nations Security Council extended sanctions targeting armed groups and designated individuals in which country?
A. Central African Republic
B. Democratic Republic of the Congo
C. Sudan
D. Somalia
Correct Answer: A
The Security Council extended the sanctions regime concerning the Central African Republic for one year.
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A manufacturing PMI reading of 50 generally indicates:
A. Rapid contraction
B. The boundary between expansion and contraction
C. Hyperinflation
D. Full employment
Correct Answer: B
A PMI reading of 50 is generally treated as the dividing line between expansion and contraction.
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China's official manufacturing PMI was forecast to decline to 50.0 in July 2026 from what June reading?
A. 49.8
B. 50.0
C. 50.3
D. 50.8
Correct Answer: C
The June 2026 official manufacturing PMI stood at 50.3.
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What was the Reuters poll forecast for China's official manufacturing PMI for July 2026?
A. 49.0
B. 49.5
C. 50.0
D. 50.5
Correct Answer: C
A Reuters poll forecast China's official manufacturing PMI at 50.0 for July 2026.
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Approximately what share of global oil and gas flows passes through the Strait of Hormuz?
A. 10%
B. 15%
C. 20%
D. 30%
Correct Answer: C
The Strait of Hormuz handles roughly 20% of global oil and gas flows, making it a critical energy chokepoint.