Which two countries are still considered endemic for poliovirus?
APakistan and India
BAfghanistan and Nigeria
CPakistan and Somalia
DPakistan and Afghanistan
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D. Pakistan and Afghanistan
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Explanation: Pakistan and Afghanistan are the only two countries where poliovirus is still endemic.
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D. December 31, 2024
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formally unveiled the National Economic Transformation Plan 2024-29 on Tuesday called “Uraan Pakistan: Homegrown National Economic Plan”, with the promise to revive the country’s economy. The five-year plan aims to address key economic challenges through a targeted framework called the “Five Es” — Exports; E-Pakistan; Equity and Empowerment; Environment, Food and Water Security; and Energy and Infrastructure.
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A. 68
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A. Ammad Shakeel Butt
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A. Khalid Khurshid Khan
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An anti-terrorism court on Tuesday sentenced PTI leader and former Gilgit-Baltistan chief minister, Khalid Khurshid Khan, to 34 years in prison with Rs600,000 fine for threatening security institutions at a public gathering. Besides, ATC judge Rehmat Shah ordered the GB inspector general of police to arrest Khurshid Khan and asked the director general of the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) to block his national identity card. The court heard arguments from both sides before awarding the prison term to Khurshid Khan for threatening security institutions, the chief secretary and the chief election commissioner during a July 26 rally held at Ittehad Chowk, Gilgit.
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C. India
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On January 1, 2025, a report examined by The Washington Post revealed that India was conducting covert assassination campaigns in Pakistan. The investigation covered six cases through interviews with Pakistani and Indian officials, militants’ allies, and family members.
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B. 4.1%
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On January 1, 2025, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics reported that the country’s inflation rate had decreased to 4.1%, marking an 81-month low. This significant decline was attributed to the government’s prudent economic policies.
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B. Eight
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Explanation: This is Pakistan’s eighth term as a non-permanent member of the UNSC. 8th term start on 1st January 2025
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B. Maintain international peace and security
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Explanation: The UNSC is tasked with maintaining international peace and security.