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A new text (Pashto) search engine named “Baang” was launched for Pakistani languages. Which institution created it?

  • A. ISI
  • B. LUMS (compsci dept)
  • C. UNESCO
  • D. Google Pakistan R&D
Explanation:
LUMS computer scientists launched “Baang” for searching Urdu, Pashto.

Which country provided critical ingredients for Pakistan’s planned sodium-ion battery project in 2026?

  • A. India – cobalt from mines
  • B. China – technologies and minerals
  • C. Turkey – rare earth elements
  • D. Russia – uranium for battery isotopes
Explanation:
Pakistan partnered with Chinese firms to develop sodium-ion batteries using Khewra salt (sodium).

Which Pakistani space agency milestone was achieved in early 2026?

  • A. Launch of a geostationary satellite
  • B. Sending the first Pakistani female astronaut to space
  • C. Signing an agreement to send Pakistani astronauts to the Chinese space station
  • D. Construction of a new rocket engine plant
Explanation:
Pakistan agreed with China to train two astronauts and plan a mission to China’s Tiangong space station.

Pakistan’s “EcoFaisalabad” urban development plan announced in 2026 prioritized:

  • A. Expanding industrial parks without environmental safeguards
  • B. Green spaces and improving wastewater treatment
  • C. Displacing communities for highways
  • D. Diverting water from farms to cities only
Explanation:
It aims for improved environmental management and green city features in Faisalabad.

The Pakistan Electrical Code of 2026 was updated to include which new requirement?

  • A. Mandatory solar panels on all new buildings
  • B. Internet of Things (IoT) standards
  • C. Machine Learning algorithms in every device
  • D. Bitcoin mining centers
Explanation:
New building codes required solar energy readiness on roofs (actual ordinance mid-2025).

Pakistan’s SkyMet service in early 2026 provided weather forecasting using data from which source?

  • A. Indian Ocean Buoys
  • B. Japanese weather satellites
  • C. Chinese Fengyun satellites via RADEX
  • D. NASA’s satellites
Explanation:
Pakistan Meteorological Dept. launched RADEX using data from Chinese Fengyun satellites for monsoon forecasts.

Which global index did Pakistan’s science and technology policy aim to improve?

  • A. Global Innovation Index (GII)
  • B. Human Development Index (HDI)
  • C. World Press Freedom Index
  • D. Environmental Performance Index
Explanation:
Pakistan aimed to rise in the GII (from 99th in 2025) through tech policies.

Pakistan’s cabinet in 2026 approved a proposal to amend which constitutional provision in order to defer Islamabad’s LG polls?

  • A. Article 149
  • B. Article 140A
  • C. Article 17
  • D. Article 5
Explanation:
It involved deferring ICT local elections, likely needing special amendments (Article 140A deals with local govt).

A new National Finance Commission award was agreed in 2026 for revenue sharing between federal and provinces. How often are these awards typically negotiated?

  • A. Every year
  • B. Every five years
  • C. Every five years as per the constitution
  • D. Every ten years
Explanation:
The NFC award is constitutionally required about every five years (last was 7th NFC in 2023).

Pakistan’s National Tariff Commission was reformed in 2026 for what purpose?

  • A. To abolish all trade tariffs
  • B. To impose higher import duties on spices
  • C. To strengthen domestic industries by reviewing trade agreements
  • D. To manage water reservoirs
Explanation:
The amendment aimed to protect local industries and review commitments under the WTO and FTAs.