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The cable-crane span highlighted at Diamer Basha Dam in August 2026 was over:
A. 500 metres
B. 1,000 metres
C. 1,500 metres
D. 2,000 metres
Correct Answer: C
The cable installation had a span of over 1,500 metres.
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A 2026 cable-crane milestone at Diamer Basha Dam involved a crane with what capacity?
A. 10 tons
B. 20 tons
C. 30 tons
D. 40 tons
Correct Answer: C
The main cable was pulled for a 30-ton cable crane.
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How much live usable water was available in Tarbela Reservoir when it filled to maximum level in August 2026?
A. 4.58 MAF
B. 5.58 MAF
C. 6.58 MAF
D. 7.58 MAF
Correct Answer: B
About 5.58 million acre-feet of live water was available.
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Tarbela Reservoir reached its maximum conservation level of how many feet above mean sea level in August 2026?
A. 1,450 feet
B. 1,500 feet
C. 1,550 feet
D. 1,600 feet
Correct Answer: C
Tarbela reached a maximum conservation level of 1,550 feet.
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In August 2026, WAPDA released how much for development schemes in the Diamer Basha Dam project area?
A. Rs572.5 million
B. Rs772.5 million
C. Rs972.5 million
D. Rs1,172.5 million
Correct Answer: C
WAPDA released Rs972.5 million for local development schemes.
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Diamer Basha Dam is located approximately how far downstream of Chilas?
A. 20 km
B. 30 km
C. 40 km
D. 50 km
Correct Answer: C
WAPDA described the project as about 40 km downstream of Chilas.
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Diamer Basha Dam is being constructed on which river?
A. Jhelum
B. Chenab
C. Indus
D. Kabul
Correct Answer: C
Diamer Basha Dam is under construction on the Indus River.
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Which two major projects were expected to begin RCC works on their main dams during 2026?
A. Tarbela and Mangla
B. Diamer Basha and Dasu
C. Mohmand and Warsak
D. Hub and Mirani
Correct Answer: B
WAPDA said RCC works on the main dams of Diamer Basha and Dasu would commence in 2026.
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Pozzolan extracted for Diamer Basha Dam is intended for use in:
A. Asphalt pavement
B. Roller Compacted Concrete
C. Steel reinforcement
D. Tunnel ventilation
Correct Answer: B
The pozzolan will be processed for Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC).
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A major September 2026 milestone at Diamer Basha Dam involved extraction of which material from Gini, Diamer?
A. Gypsum
B. Pozzolan
C. Limestone
D. Granite
Correct Answer: B
WAPDA commenced extraction and transport of pozzolan for the main dam's RCC.
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Which of the following was a member of the OIC Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir listed in September 2026?
A. Malaysia
B. Niger
C. Bangladesh
D. Egypt
Correct Answer: B
The listed group members included Azerbaijan, Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Niger.
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The OIC Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir met on the sidelines of UNGA 81 in which city?
A. Geneva
B. Jeddah
C. New York
D. Islamabad
Correct Answer: C
The OIC Contact Group meeting was held in New York on 22 September 2026.
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At UNGA 81, Pakistan's DPM/Foreign Minister was scheduled to speak at a UN Security Council high-level briefing on:
A. Artificial Intelligence
B. Global tourism
C. Maritime archaeology
D. International taxation
Correct Answer: A
His programme included a statement at a UNSC high-level briefing on Artificial Intelligence.
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At UNGA 81, Pakistan's DPM/Foreign Minister was scheduled to chair the Council of Ministers of which organization?
A. SAARC
B. ECO
C. SCO
D. D-8
Correct Answer: B
The programme included chairing the ECO Council of Ministers.
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Pakistan's DPM/Foreign Minister visited New York for UNGA high-level week during:
A. 18-22 September 2026
B. 19-23 September 2026
C. 21-25 September 2026
D. 23-27 September 2026
Correct Answer: C
Ishaq Dar's UNGA visit was scheduled for 21-25 September 2026.
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What was the theme of the 81st UN General Assembly general debate?
A. Rebuilding a Common Future
B. Restoring trust, managing transformation: a United Nations that delivers for all
C. Peace, Prosperity and Planet
D. Multilateralism for the Next Century
Correct Answer: B
The 81st General Debate theme was 'Restoring trust, managing transformation: a United Nations that delivers for all.'
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The general debate of the 81st UN General Assembly began on:
A. 18 September 2026
B. 20 September 2026
C. 22 September 2026
D. 24 September 2026
Correct Answer: C
The general debate began on 22 September 2026.
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Who led Pakistan's delegation to the high-level segment of the 81st UN General Assembly?
A. President Asif Ali Zardari
B. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif
C. Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani
D. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb
Correct Answer: B
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif led Pakistan's delegation.
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Which session of the UN General Assembly held its high-level week in September 2026?
A. 79th
B. 80th
C. 81st
D. 82nd
Correct Answer: C
September 2026 marked the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly.
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On 30 June 2026, Pakistan submitted which numbered national report on implementation of UNSC Resolution 1540?
A. Fifth
B. Sixth
C. Seventh
D. Eighth
Correct Answer: C
Pakistan submitted its seventh national report to the UN 1540 Committee.