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Current Question
Which of the following is NOT a reported benefit of Pakistan’s solar expansion by early 2026?
  • A. Cutting fuel imports
  • B. Mitigating the Middle East energy crisis
  • C. Halving the country’s total energy consumption
  • D. Lowering use of LNG in power generation
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The expansion helped reduce imports and LNG use, but did not halve total energy consumption.
Related Question 1
Pakistan’s minister said which of the following about the Board of Peace in early 2026?
  • A. Pakistan would provide troops to enforce it
  • B. Pakistan joined it to help stabilize Gaza
  • C. Pakistan rejects any middle east peace efforts
  • D. Pakistan was unaware of it
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
He said Pakistan joined the Board of Peace to support Gaza relief and peace efforts.
Related Question 2
Which of the following is NOT an objective of Pakistan’s AI and tech policies announced in early 2026?
  • A. Training 1 million citizens in AI
  • B. Strengthening cybersecurity laws and institutions
  • C. Enhancing digital governance (e-Pakistan)
  • D. Restricting all foreign tech investment
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
The policies focus on training, cybersecurity, and e-governance, not banning foreign tech investment.
Related Question 3
How much fuel import costs had Pakistan avoided by Feb 2026 thanks to solar expansion?
  • A. $1 billion
  • B. $5 billion
  • C. $12 billion
  • D. $50 billion
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
An analysis indicated about $12 billion was saved in fuel imports due to solar power.
Related Question 4
Pakistan saw a solar power boom by early 2026. Approximately what fraction of the country’s electricity supply was from solar by that time?
  • A. 1/20 (5%)
  • B. 1/5 (20%)
  • C. 1/2 (50%)
  • D. 3/4 (75%)
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Distributed solar reached about one-fifth of Pakistan’s grid electricity supply.
Related Question 5
Pakistan’s policy rate was reported around early 2026 to have been cut to what level by end-2025?
  • A. 5%
  • B. 10.5%
  • C. 15%
  • D. 22%
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The central bank cut the policy rate to 10.5% by end-2025 (from 22% in May 2024).