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Who chaired the federal-provincial meeting reviewing Pakistan’s wheat stocks on 20 July 2026?
A. Rana Tanveer Hussain
B. Ahad Cheema
C. Ali Pervaiz Malik
D. Mohsin Naqvi
Correct Answer: B
Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Cheema chaired the meeting on wheat stocks and supply strategy.
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Which area was a key focus of preparations for the Pakistan–Uzbekistan visit?
A. Regional connectivity and trade facilitation
B. Antarctic research
C. Space tourism
D. Common currency adoption
Correct Answer: A
Officials focused on regional connectivity, road and rail links, transport corridors, logistics and trade facilitation.
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Approximately how many Uzbek companies were expected to participate in the Pakistan–Uzbekistan B2B Forum?
A. More than 25
B. More than 50
C. More than 100
D. More than 500
Correct Answer: C
More than 100 Uzbek companies were expected to participate in the business-to-business forum.
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What major framework was expected to be signed during the Uzbek Deputy Prime Minister’s visit?
A. Ten-Year Defence Pact
B. Five-Year Roadmap for Trade and Economic Cooperation
C. Regional Currency Union
D. Joint Nuclear Energy Treaty
Correct Answer: B
The visit was expected to produce a Five-Year Roadmap for Trade and Economic Cooperation.
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Who is the Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan whose Pakistan visit was scheduled for 20–21 July 2026?
A. Abdulla Aripov
B. Jamshid Khodjayev
C. Bakhtiyor Saidov
D. Shavkat Mirziyoyev
Correct Answer: B
Jamshid Khodjayev, Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, was scheduled to visit Pakistan on 20–21 July 2026.
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Which sector was NOT specifically identified for expanded Pakistan–Canada cooperation?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining and energy
C. Automobile and auto parts
D. Deep-sea space exploration
Correct Answer: D
The meeting highlighted agriculture, mining, energy, renewable energy, vaccines, automobiles and auto parts—not deep-space exploration.
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What does FIPPA, discussed during the Pakistan–Canada meeting, stand for?
A. Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement
B. Federal Industrial Production and Partnership Arrangement
C. Foreign Import Pricing and Payment Agreement
D. Fiscal Investment Protection and Planning Authority
Correct Answer: A
FIPPA stands for Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement and is intended to strengthen investor confidence.
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Which agricultural product was covered by the phytosanitary protocol signed between Pakistan and Canada?
A. Wheat
B. Soybean
C. Canola
D. Cotton
Correct Answer: C
Pakistan and Canada signed a protocol governing phytosanitary conditions for the import of Canadian canola into Pakistan.
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Who was the Canadian Foreign Minister who visited Pakistan on 20 July 2026?
A. Mélanie Joly
B. Anita Anand
C. Chrystia Freeland
D. Mary Ng
Correct Answer: B
Anita Anand, the Foreign Minister of Canada, met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during her official visit to Pakistan.
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Who scored the winning goal for Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final?
A. Lamine Yamal
B. Ferran Torres
C. Dani Olmo
D. Rodri
Correct Answer: B
Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute of extra time.
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What was the final score when Spain defeated Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final?
A. 2–0
B. 2–1
C. 1–1, Spain won on penalties
D. 1–0 after extra time
Correct Answer: D
Spain won 1–0 after extra time.
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Which team finished as runner-up in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
A. Argentina
B. England
C. France
D. Germany
Correct Answer: A
Argentina finished as runner-up after losing the final to Spain.
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Which country won the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
A. Argentina
B. France
C. Spain
D. Brazil
Correct Answer: C
Spain defeated Argentina in the final to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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The security operations reported on 17 July 2026 were associated with which national counterterrorism campaign?
A. Operation Rah-e-Rast
B. Azm-e-Istehkam
C. Operation Zarb-e-Azb
D. Operation Grand Slam
Correct Answer: B
The operations were described as part of the Azm-e-Istehkam, or Resolve for Stability, campaign.
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How many militants were reported killed in multiple Pakistani security operations announced on 17 July 2026?
A. 14
B. 18
C. 20
D. 24
Correct Answer: D
Pakistani security forces reported killing 24 militants in multiple intelligence-based operations.
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Where was the Twelfth Meeting of the Heads of Border Services of SCO member states held on 17 July 2026?
A. Beijing
B. Islamabad
C. Astana
D. Tashkent
Correct Answer: B
The meeting was held in Islamabad under Pakistan's chairmanship.
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Which numbered meeting of the Heads of Border Services of SCO member states was held in Islamabad in July 2026?
A. Eighth
B. Tenth
C. Twelfth
D. Fifteenth
Correct Answer: C
Islamabad hosted the Twelfth Meeting of the Heads of Border Services of the competent authorities of SCO member states.
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What impact on major rivers was considered likely because of the strong monsoon incursion?
A. River flows would stop completely
B. River flows could increase significantly
C. All dams would be emptied
D. No change in river flows was expected
Correct Answer: B
The advisory stated that flows in major rivers were likely to increase significantly.
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What type of weather was forecast over upper river catchments and several northern regions of Pakistan?
A. Widespread rain-wind and thunderstorms with isolated heavy to very heavy falls
B. A prolonged dry spell
C. A winter snowstorm across southern Punjab
D. Only light drizzle without thunderstorms
Correct Answer: A
The forecast mentioned widespread rain-wind/thunderstorms with isolated heavy to very heavy or torrential falls.
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The monsoon warning issued for 20–24 July 2026 covered the catchments of:
A. Only the Indus River
B. Only the Kabul River
C. Only rivers in Sindh
D. All major rivers
Correct Answer: D
The Flood Forecasting Division warned that the catchments of all major rivers could receive significant rainfall.