Practice MCQs

Explanation: Maleeha Lodhi was the first woman to serve as Pakistan's Permanent Representative (ambassador) to the United Nations.

Explanation: The Islamic Bomb' was co-authored by Steve Weissman and Herbert Krosney, so both are the authors.

Explanation: The Anfal campaign (Feb-Sep 1988) was Saddam Hussein's Ba'athist genocidal counterinsurgency against Iraqi Kurds during the Iran-Iraq War.

Explanation: The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is a leading global authority that monitors and reports earthquakes worldwide.

Explanation: The Strait of Hormuz, between Iran and Oman, carries roughly a fifth of the world's oil supply, making any tension there a major energy-security concern in 2026.

Explanation: Jazz, Zong, and Ufone were the successful bidders in the March 2026 5G spectrum auction.

Explanation: The 29-30 March 2026 quadrilateral talks in Islamabad brought together Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt.

Explanation: The Islamabad quadrilateral meeting aimed to rally regional backing for de-escalation ahead of expected US-Iran talks.

Explanation: The March 10, 2026 5G spectrum auction raised approximately US$507 million for the government.

Explanation: PSL 11 opened its 2026 season on March 26.