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What is the primary scientific purpose of NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope?
A. Studying Earth's climate
B. Exploring mysteries of astrophysics and cosmology
C. Monitoring solar storms only
D. Searching for minerals on Mars
Correct Answer: B
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is designed to investigate major questions in astrophysics and cosmology, including cosmic expansion and exoplanets.
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Which two countries are increasingly developing technologies such as manoeuvrable satellites and spaceplanes for potential military operations in space?
A. Russia and India
B. France and Germany
C. United States and China
D. Japan and South Korea
Correct Answer: C
The United States and China are increasingly developing manoeuvrable satellites, spaceplanes, jamming systems and other counter-space technologies.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed a new regional security framework during his September 2026 visit to which country?
A. Saudi Arabia
B. Egypt
C. Türkiye
D. UAE
Correct Answer: B
During his visit to Egypt, Xi Jinping called for consideration of a new Middle Eastern regional security framework.
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Under IMF-linked reforms reported in September 2026, Pakistan is expected to phase out Export Processing Zones and Special Economic Zones by which year?
A. 2030
B. 2032
C. 2035
D. 2040
Correct Answer: C
Pakistan is expected to phase out existing EPZ and SEZ tax incentives by 2035 under IMF-linked economic reforms.
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Pakistan is currently implementing the CPEC Action Plan covering which period?
A. 2024–2028
B. 2025–2029
C. 2026–2030
D. 2027–2031
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan reviewed implementation of the CPEC Action Plan 2025–2029, with greater private-sector participation encouraged under CPEC Phase II.
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Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan have agreed to increase bilateral trade to what level within the next two years?
A. $100 million
B. $150 million
C. $200 million
D. $500 million
Correct Answer: C
Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan agreed to strengthen their economic partnership and target bilateral trade of $200 million within two years.
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The global boom in AI data centres is sharply increasing demand for which supporting infrastructure?
A. Only semiconductor fabrication plants
B. Power and cooling equipment
C. Satellite navigation equipment
D. Smartphone displays
Correct Answer: B
AI data-centre construction is driving strong demand for transformers, electrical systems and advanced cooling equipment.
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Which country's finance minister nominee pledged on 2 September 2026 to advance large-scale AI 'mega projects'?
A. Japan
B. South Korea
C. Singapore
D. Malaysia
Correct Answer: B
South Korea's finance minister nominee pledged to accelerate large-scale AI investment projects while capitalizing on the semiconductor boom.
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At a recent G20 technology meeting, the United States promoted which approach toward AI regulation?
A. Complete prohibition of generative AI
B. A hands-off regulatory approach
C. UN control of AI models
D. Mandatory government ownership of AI systems
Correct Answer: B
US officials urged G20 members to avoid creating unnecessary new AI regulatory regimes and promoted the Carolina Principles.
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Approximately what share of global oil trade passes through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz?
A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 20%
D. 40%
Correct Answer: C
The Strait of Hormuz is a major global energy chokepoint and historically accounts for roughly one-fifth of global oil flows.
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Brent crude traded around which level on 2 September 2026 amid renewed US-Iran hostilities?
A. $75 per barrel
B. $85 per barrel
C. $95 per barrel
D. $105 per barrel
Correct Answer: C
Brent crude was trading around $95 per barrel as renewed US-Iran hostilities heightened concerns over Middle Eastern energy supplies.
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Which UN official praised Pakistan's contributions to regional peace and security during the SCO summit?
A. António Guterres
B. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
C. Rafael Grossi
D. Ajay Banga
Correct Answer: A
UN Secretary-General António Guterres appreciated Pakistan's constructive role in multilateral diplomacy and its contributions to regional peace and security.
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Pakistan proposed establishing which new mechanism during its SCO chairmanship?
A. SCO Digital Currency Bank
B. SCO Sovereign AI Infrastructure and Governance Framework
C. SCO Space Agency
D. SCO Cyber Defence Army
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan proposed an SCO sovereign AI infrastructure and governance framework to promote responsible and inclusive AI development.
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Pakistan invited SCO participants to attend the next SCO Plus meeting in 2027 in which city?
A. Lahore
B. Karachi
C. Islamabad
D. Peshawar
Correct Answer: C
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif invited participants to the next SCO Plus meeting, which is scheduled to be held in Islamabad in 2027.
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What is the theme of Pakistan's SCO chairmanship for 2026–27?
A. Peace Through Regional Integration
B. Turning Vision into Action: Connectivity, Innovation and Shared Prosperity
C. One Region, One Future
D. Sustainable Asia Through Cooperation
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan announced 'Turning Vision into Action: Connectivity, Innovation and Shared Prosperity' as the theme of its SCO chairmanship.
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Pakistan formally assumed the chairmanship of which regional organization for 2026–27?
A. SAARC
B. ECO
C. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
D. OIC
Correct Answer: C
Pakistan assumed the 2026–27 chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation after the Bishkek summit.
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WHO reported more than how many attacks on Ukraine's healthcare system since the full-scale invasion?
A. 1,200
B. 2,100
C. 3,200
D. 5,000
Correct Answer: C
WHO reported 3,205 attacks on Ukraine's healthcare system.
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One of the five projects cleared by CDWP involved a water scheme in which Pakistani port city?
A. Karachi
B. Gwadar
C. Pasni
D. Ormara
Correct Answer: B
The approved package included a Gwadar water scheme.
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A Chinese firm recently expressed interest in which sector in Punjab?
A. Shipbuilding
B. IT sector
C. Coal mining
D. Fisheries
Correct Answer: B
A Chinese firm was reported to have shown interest in Punjab's IT sector.
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Which country accounts for roughly 90% of global rare-earth separation and refining capacity according to a recent analysis?
A. United States
B. Australia
C. China
D. Canada
Correct Answer: C
China has a dominant position in global rare-earth separation and refining.