Question 1
What was the central agenda of Emmanuel Macron’s 2025 visit to China?
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Military alliance formation
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Trade rebalancing and economic cooperation
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Cooperation in AI
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None of these
Explanation:
Macron’s visit primarily focused on improving the trade balance and strengthening economic cooperation between France and China.
Question 2
______ is the author of “Essay on Population (1798)”:
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Thomas Malthus
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Ester Boserup
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Garret Hardin
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None of these
Explanation:
Thomas Malthus authored the famous essay highlighting population growth and resource limitations.
Question 3
During the Putin–Modi summit, Russia emphasised which key priority for bilateral ties?
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Increasing military supply to India
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Cutting trade imbalance
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Uninterrupted fuel and energy supplies to India
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None of these
Explanation:
Russia emphasized continuous energy supply cooperation as a key pillar of bilateral relations.
Question 4
______ got Nobel Peace Prize, 2025:
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Nicolas Maduro (Venezuela)
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MarĂa Corina Machado (Venezuela)
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Georgia Meloni (Italy)
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None of these
Explanation:
None of the listed individuals were Nobel Peace Prize winners for 2025.
Question 5
In 2025, conflict between Thailand and Cambodia erupted over the issue of:
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Human trafficking
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Boundary claims
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Unchecked smuggling
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Ownership of a temple
Explanation:
The dispute centered on ownership of a historic temple along the border.
Question 6
On June 22, 2025, US B-2 Bombers and Tomahawk missiles hit Iran’s nuclear facility as part of:
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Operation Inherent Resolve
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Operation Resolute Support
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Operation Dragoon
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Operation Midnight Hammer
Explanation:
The strike was reportedly conducted under “Operation Midnight Hammer.”
Question 7
______ Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction is in vogue for 2015–2030:
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Sendai
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Yokohama
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Hyogo
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None of these
Explanation:
The Sendai Framework guides global disaster risk reduction efforts from 2015 to 2030.
Question 8
The central idea of Anatol Lieven’s book “Pakistan: A Hard Country” is:
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Pakistan is undefendable
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Pakistan is hard-wired
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Society is extraordinarily resilient
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None of these
Explanation:
The book emphasizes the resilience and adaptability of Pakistani society.
Question 9
The development that meets the needs of the present without compromising future generations is called:
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Sustainable Development
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Green Development
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Positive Development
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None of these
Explanation:
Sustainable development ensures present needs are met without harming future generations.
Question 10
Doha Forum is an annual global forum… Doha Forum and Doha Dialogue are, hence:
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The same
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Different
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Doha Forum is part of Doha Dialogue
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None of these
Explanation:
Doha Forum and Doha Dialogue are separate initiatives with distinct roles.
Question 11
______ authored the book “Prisoner of Geography”:
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Tim Marshall
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Henry Kissinger
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Samuel P. Huntington
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None of these
Explanation:
Tim Marshall wrote “Prisoners of Geography,” focusing on geopolitics.
Question 12
Which Pakistani economist contributed significantly towards the development of Human Security Theory?
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Dr. Qaiser Bengali
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Dr. Mehboob ul Haq
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Dr. Ashfaq Hasan Khan
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None of these
Explanation:
Dr. Mehboob ul Haq pioneered the concept of human security and human development.
Question 13
Who authored the seminal book “World Order”?
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Fareed Zakaria
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Henry Kissinger
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Andrew Heywood
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None of these
Explanation:
Henry Kissinger authored “World Order,” analyzing global power structures.
Question 14
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is currently operational in the EU. It applies to:
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Imports
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Exports
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Production in the border regions of the EU
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None of these
Explanation:
CBAM applies to imports to regulate carbon emissions and prevent carbon leakage.
Question 15
An economic model designed to eliminate waste and keep resources in use is known as:
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Rational consumption
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Mercantilism
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Circular economy
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None of these
Explanation:
The circular economy focuses on reuse, recycling, and minimizing waste.
Question 16
______ will co-host the next year’s COP-31:
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Indonesia and Turkey
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Australia and Turkey
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Turkey and Thailand
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None of these
Explanation:
Indonesia and Turkey are designated co-hosts of COP-31.
Question 17
In a new report, ______ has urged world leaders to halt an “obsession” with energy sources that fuel climate crisis:
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Amnesty International
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UN Environment Protection
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IPCC
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None of these
Explanation:
IPCC reports frequently urge a reduction in fossil fuel dependence.
Question 18
Advances in ______ are enabling treatments tailored to an individual’s makeup:
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Telemedicine
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Genomic medicine
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Robotic medicine
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None of these
Explanation:
Genomic medicine enables personalized treatment based on genetic makeup.
Question 19
On Inauguration Day, President Trump withdrew the USA from:
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Paris Agreement
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World Health Organisation
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NAFTA
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Both (A) & (B)
Explanation:
The USA withdrew from both the Paris Agreement and the WHO under Trump’s administration.
Question 20
In May 2025, the European Union lifted all economic sanctions against:
Explanation:
The EU lifted economic sanctions on Syria in May 2025.