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Which AI model, detailed in Nature Medicine in September 2025, was reported to outperform WHO recommendations in predicting flu vaccine strains?
A. AlphaFold 3
B. VaxSeer
C. Gemini 2.0
D. BioMistral
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VaxSeer, a new machine-learning platform detailed in Nature Medicine in September 2025, outperformed WHO recommendations by accurately matching dominant flu strains in retrospective tests, offering a potentially more accurate alternative for vaccine formulation.
9212
Which reform was introduced for the 'Central Superior Services' (CSS) exam in recent years?
A. Abolishing the exam
B. Introduction of a Screening Test (MPT)
C. Online exam only
D. Removal of age limit
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The FPSC introduced a mandatory Screening Test (MPT) based on MCQs before the written CSS exam to filter serious candidates.
9213
Which two senior Supreme Court judges resigned in protest following the passage of the 27th Amendment in November 2025?
A. Justice Ijazul Ahsan and Justice Mazahar Naqvi
B. Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Athar Minallah
C. Justice Munib Akhtar and Justice Yahya Afridi
D. Justice Aminuddin Khan and Justice Jamal Mandokhail
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Justices Mansoor Ali Shah and Athar Minallah resigned, terming the 27th Amendment and the creation of the FCC as a grave assault on judicial independence.
9214
Which Latin American country is developing a massive offshore oil boom that significantly boosted its GDP in 2024-2025?
A. Venezuela
B. Guyana
C. Chile
D. Peru
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Guyana has experienced the world's fastest GDP growth rates in recent years due to massive new offshore oil discoveries.
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Which major economy was projected to have the highest GDP growth rate among large economies in 2025, at over 6%?
A. China
B. United States
C. India
D. Germany
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India remained the fastest-growing major economy, with growth projections remaining above 6% (approx. 6.5%) for 2025.
9216
The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) operates from:
A. New York
B. Geneva
C. Vienna
D. The Hague
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The CTBTO Preparatory Commission is headquartered in Vienna, Austria. It is tasked with preparing for the entry into force of the CTBT.
9217
The Tiananmen Square protests occurred in which year?
A. 1985
B. 1989
C. 1993
D. 1997
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The student-led demonstrations in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, took place in 1989 and were forcibly suppressed by the Chinese government.
9218
What is the meaning of 'Magnum Opus'?
A. A great work (masterpiece)
B. A magnificent view
C. A large opera
D. A magnetic field
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Used in literature questions to describe an author or artist's greatest work.
9219
What is a 'Feature Story'?
A. A breaking news report
B. A non-breaking news story that focuses on human interest, trends, or in-depth analysis
C. A list of facts
D. A weather report
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A feature story is a piece of non-fiction writing about news. It is not meant to report the latest breaking news, but rather to explore a topic in depth.
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What is the 'Scientific Method'?
A. Guessing the answer
B. A systematic way of learning about the world through observation and experimentation
C. Reading books
D. Writing a thesis
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The scientific method is a method of procedure that has characterized natural science, consisting in systematic observation, measurement, and experiment, and the formulation, testing, and modification of hypotheses.
