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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.
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According to Pakistan's Flood Forecasting Division, a strong monsoon incursion was expected mainly during which period?
A. 15–18 July 2026
B. 18–20 July 2026
C. 20–24 July 2026
D. 25–30 July 2026
Correct Answer: C
The advisory warned of a strong monsoon incursion from 20 to 24 July 2026.
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Which federal minister highlighted the success of the Pakistan–China Pharmaceutical and Healthcare B2B Investment Conference?
A. Syed Mustafa Kamal
B. Mohsin Naqvi
C. Ahsan Iqbal
D. Jam Kamal Khan
Correct Answer: A
Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal highlighted the conference's expected investment outcomes.
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How many memoranda of understanding (MoUs) were reported at the Pakistan–China pharmaceutical conference?
A. 16
B. 50
C. 80
D. 120
Correct Answer: C
A total of 80 MoUs were reported alongside the formal agreements.
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How many agreements were reported in connection with the Pakistan–China pharmaceutical and healthcare conference?
A. 12
B. 16
C. 40
D. 80
Correct Answer: B
The conference was reported to include 16 agreements.
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Approximately how much investment was expected from the Pakistan–China Pharmaceutical and Healthcare B2B Investment Conference 2026?
A. $450 million
B. $650 million
C. $750 million
D. $850 million
Correct Answer: D
The health minister said agreements worth around $850 million were expected from the conference.
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Pakistan's Foreign Office said Pakistan–Canada relations are especially strengthened by which factor?
A. A common land border
B. A joint currency
C. The Pakistani diaspora and people-to-people ties
D. Membership in the European Union
Correct Answer: C
The Foreign Office highlighted close people-to-people ties and the vibrant Pakistani diaspora in Canada.
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Who invited Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand to Pakistan?
A. Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar
B. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
C. President Asif Ali Zardari
D. Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal
Correct Answer: A
The visit was undertaken at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar.