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Which Gulf country is among those that accepted the invitation to the Board of Peace?

A Kuwait
B Bahrain
C United Arab Emirates (UAE)
D Oman
Correct Answer: United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Along with Pakistan, which of these countries announced they would join the Board of Peace to support peace efforts in Gaza?

A Jordan
B Sweden
C Norway
D France
Correct Answer: Jordan

Which Southeast Asian nation accepted the invitation to be part of the Board of Peace in 2026?

A Malaysia
B Indonesia
C Thailand
D Philippines
Correct Answer: Indonesia

Which Middle Eastern country has also joined the Board of Peace alongside Pakistan?

A Iran
B Iraq
C Saudi Arabia
D Lebanon
Correct Answer: Saudi Arabia

“The Gulf Shield joint military exercise in 2026 was held in which country?”

A Pakistan
B America
C Iran
D Saudia Arabia
Correct Answer: Saudia Arabia
Explanation:

The Gulf Shield 2026 joint military drill was staged in Saudi Arabia, involving member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council to enhance regional defence cooperation and operational readiness.

What was the stated reason given by United States for withdrawing from 66 international organisations?

A To increase foreign aid
B To join new organisations
C They were contrary to national interests
D To reduce immigration
Correct Answer: They were contrary to national interests
Explanation:

The United States, under President Trump, announced in January 2026 its withdrawal from 66 international organizations (31 UN entities and 35 non-UN bodies) following a review concluding they were "wasteful, ineffective, and harmful," impacting climate, health, development, and other global initiatives.

Which country announced withdrawal from 66 international organisations in 2026?

A United Kingdom
B Canada
C India
D United States
Correct Answer: United States
Explanation:

In early January 2026, the United States announced it would pull out of 66 international organisations, conventions, and treaties, including major climate and UN bodies, saying they were no longer aligned with U.S. national interests.

“On what date was the recent G7 ministerial meeting conducted?”

A January 10, 2026
B January 12, 2026
C January 15, 2026
D January 20, 2026
Correct Answer: January 12, 2026
Explanation:

“G7 finance ministers met in Washington, D.C. on January 12, 2026, to discuss securing critical minerals and rare earths.”

“In which country was the recent G7 ministerial meeting held?”

A France
B Japan
C United States
D United Kingdom
Correct Answer: United States
Explanation:

In January 2026, G7 finance ministers met in Washington, D.C., United States, on January 12 to discuss securing critical mineral and rare earth supply chains, a key issue for global technological and economic resilience.

Which institution provided $603 million for the Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway (M6) project?

A World Bank
B Asian Development Bank
C Islamic Development Bank
D IMF
Correct Answer: Asian Development Bank
Explanation:

In 2026, the Islamic Development Bank provided $603 million in financing, ensuring the project’s timely progress and development impact.


The Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway (M6), costing $1.7 billion and spanning 306 kilometers, is a key infrastructure project in Pakistan aimed at improving regional connectivity and boosting economic growth.