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In 2026, what is the main mission of Pakistan Navy’s Combined Task Force 150?
A Disaster management
B Counter-terrorism
C Anti-piracy operations
D All of these
Correct Answer: Counter-terrorism
Explanation:

  • On 28 January 2026, the Pakistan Navy formally took over command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 150, a multinational naval coalition dedicated to counter-terrorism and maritime security operations in the Indian Ocean region.
  • CTF 150 was formed in February 2002 and operates as one of the five task forces under the umbrella of the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF).
  • The task force is responsible for carrying out maritime security missions beyond the Arabian Gulf, primarily targeting threats posed by non-state actors at sea.

After 11 years, Pakistan’s men’s hockey team reached the final of which tournament?
A Asian Games
B Olympics
C Commonwealth Games
D FIH
Correct Answer: FIH
Explanation:

  • Pakistan qualified for the finals of the FIH Hockey Nations Cup.
  • After defeating France in the first semi-final match in Kuala Lumpur.

What was the name of the BLA’s coordinated attacks in Balochistan in January 2026?
A Operation Heroof
B Operation Dawn
C Operation Freedom
D None of these
Correct Answer: Operation Heroof
Explanation:

  • The BLA called its coordinated attacks in January 2026 “Operation Heroof.”

In January 2026, leadership of which multinational maritime task force was taken over by the Pakistan Navy?
A Combined Task Force-160
B Combined Task Force-150
C Combined Task Force-170
D None of these
Correct Answer: Combined Task Force-150
Explanation:

  • On 28 January 2026, the Pakistan Navy formally took over command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 150, a multinational naval coalition dedicated to counter-terrorism and maritime security operations in the Indian Ocean region.
  • CTF 150 was formed in February 2002 and operates as one of the five task forces under the umbrella of the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF).
  • The task force is responsible for carrying out maritime security missions beyond the Arabian Gulf, primarily targeting threats posed by non-state actors at sea.

Barrister Sultan Mehmood passed away in 2026. What political position was he serving in at the time of his death?
A Prime Minister of AJK
B President of AJK
C Governor of AJK
D None of these
Correct Answer: President of AJK
Explanation:

  • He was born on 9 August 1955 in Chichian, Mirpur, Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK).
  • He served as Prime Minister of Azad Jammu & Kashmir from 1996 to 2001.
  • Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry was elected President of Azad Jammu & Kashmir in August 2021.
  • At the time of his death on 31 January 2026, he was serving as the President of AJK.
  • He died at the age of 71 after a prolonged illness in Islamabad. 

 

Which international organization approved a new loan facility for Pakistan's climate resilience projects in late Jan 2026?
A World Bank
B IMF
C AIIB
D ADB
Correct Answer: World Bank
Explanation:

  • The Asian Development Bank (ADB) secured funding of $304.5 million for Pakistan’s climate resilience initiatives as of late December 2025/January 2026, aimed at bolstering agriculture, disaster risk reduction, and supporting vulnerable communities. 

Which Pakistani poet was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature?
A Faiz Ahmad Faiz
B Habib Jalib
C Allama Iqbal
D Parveen Shakir
Correct Answer: Faiz Ahmad Faiz
Explanation:

  • Faiz Ahmad Faiz was a famous Pakistani poet and intellectual.
  • He is known for his revolutionary poetry based on love, justice, and social change.
  • Faiz received the Lenin Peace Prize and remains one of the most influential Urdu poets.

Which of the following is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Pakistan?
A Minar-e-Pakistan
B Rohtas Fort
C Lahore Museum
D Faisal Mosque
Correct Answer: Rohtas Fort
Explanation:

  • Rohtas Fort is a historic fort located near Jhelum in Punjab, Pakistan.
  • It was built by Sher Shah Suri in the 16th century to stop the return of the Mughal emperor Humayun.
  • Rohtas Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its strong walls and military architecture.

Who is the Current Chief Minister of KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA (KPK)?
A Sohail Afridi
B Pervez Khattak
C Mehmood Khan
D Ali Amin Gandapur
Correct Answer: Sohail Afridi
The Government of Pakistan issued a nationwide alert on January 29, 2026, regarding which virus threat?
A COVID-26
B Zika Virus
C Nipah Virus
D Monkeypox
Correct Answer: Nipah Virus
Explanation:

  • The federal government has issued a nationwide health alert amid concerns over the possible spread of the deadly Nipah virus (NiV) to Pakistan, directing all relevant authorities to adopt strict preventive measures at the country’s entry points.