Which country did the United States accuse of developing long-range ballistic missiles, leading to new sanctions on four entities, as reported on January 3, 2025?
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C. Pakistan
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The United States accused Pakistan of developing long-range ballistic missiles and announced new sanctions on four Pakistani entities involved in the development of these systems.
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A. Offered below the minimum fee
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A Turkish consortium, the sole bidder for Islamabad Airport operations, offered a concession fee of 47% of its revenue, below the government’s minimum threshold of 56%. The matter was referred to the International Finance Corporation for further evaluation.
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B. 66%
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Explanation: Violence in 2024 surged by over 66% compared to 2023.
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A. 685
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Explanation: At least 685 security personnel were killed during 2024, marking it as the deadliest year in a decade.
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B. KP and Balochistan
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Answer: B. KP and Balochistan Explanation: KP and Balochistan accounted for 94% of all fatalities and 89% of incidents in Pakistan.
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D. Balochistan
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Balochistan reported the highest number of polio cases in Pakistan in 2024: Balochistan: Reported the most cases with 27 infections Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Reported 19 cases Sindh: Reported 19 cases Islamabad: Reported one case Punjab: Reported one case Polio cases in Pakistan increased significantly in 2024 compared to the previous year. The resurgence of polio is due to: Many children not receiving their scheduled polio vaccinations Militant attacks on polio workers Parents in rural areas boycotting vaccination drives To combat the spread of polio, Pakistan has launched vaccination drives. The oral polio vaccine is the best protection against polio and is delivered to citizens’ doorsteps in multiple vaccination rounds in a year.
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C. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), founded by former Prime Minister Imran Khan, was scheduled to meet with the government on January 2, 2025, to break the political deadlock. PTI planned to present two key demands in writing during the session.
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D. Over 40+ Pakistanis feared drowned after a migrant boat capsized off West Africa’s Atlantic coast
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More than 40 Pakistanis were feared drowned after a migrant boat capsized off West Africa’s Atlantic coast. The boat, originating from Mauritania with 80 passengers, capsized near Dakhla. Most Pakistani victims were from Punjab province.
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D. Deputy Prime Minister
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On January 2, 2025, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar emphasized efforts to make nuclear Pakistan an economic power. He attributed the resurgence of terrorism to the previous government’s policy of opening the Afghan border and releasing criminals.