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27 Jan 2026
Which religious sect traditionally holds the Presidency position under Lebanon’s confessionalist power-sharing political system?
💡 Explanation:Lebanon operates under a system of confessionalism (communal power-sharing). The President is traditionally a Maronite Christian, the Prime Minister a Sunni Muslim, and the Speaker of Parliament a Shiite Muslim.
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27 Jan 2026
The warning against ‘disruptive actions’ related to a major Hong Kong disaster cited which key legislative instrument?
💡 Explanation:Following a major public disaster, China’s national security authority warned against potential politically 'disruptive' activities, citing the Hong Kong National Security Law (NSL) and the subsequent local National Security Ordinance (NSO) to reinforce a hard line against opposition actions.
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27 Jan 2026
Which US governance term describes municipal policies limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement agencies?
💡 Explanation:Sanctuary cities are jurisdictions in the United States that have adopted policies designed to protect unauthorized immigrants by limiting the cooperation of local law enforcement or municipal agencies with federal immigration enforcement agencies, such as ICE.
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27 Jan 2026
In which national financial market is Pakistan planning to issue its inaugural ‘Panda Bond’?
💡 Explanation:A Panda Bond is a Chinese Yuan-denominated bond issued by a non-Chinese entity in the People’s Republic of China’s domestic market. This issuance marks a significant step in diversifying Pakistan’s external financing sources.
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27 Jan 2026
What is the State Bank of Pakistan’s medium-term target range for stabilizing inflation?
💡 Explanation:The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) aims to stabilize inflation within a target range of 5 to 7 percent over the medium term. This target range is a core element of the central bank's monetary policy framework, guiding decisions on the policy rate to ensure price stability and sustainable economic growth.
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27 Jan 2026
What key characteristic limits the personal financial risk of corporate shareholders to the amount they initially invested?
💡 Explanation:Limited liability is a fundamental characteristic of a corporation, ensuring that shareholders are generally not personally responsible for the company's debts or obligations. Their maximum financial loss is limited to the value of the shares they own, which encourages investment.
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27 Jan 2026
The conflict arising from managers pursuing self-interest instead of owner goals is best defined as:
💡 Explanation:The Principal-Agent Problem (or Agency Problem) describes the conflict of interest between a person or group (the principal, e.g., shareholders) and another person or group (the agent, e.g., managers) who is working on their behalf. The agent may prioritize personal gains over the principal's objectives.
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27 Jan 2026
What is the core functional difference in the mandates of the IMF and the World Bank?
💡 Explanation:The International Monetary Fund (IMF) primarily focuses on ensuring the stability of the international monetary system by providing short-term financial assistance (liquidity) to help members address balance-of-payments difficulties. The World Bank Group's core mandate, primarily through the IBRD and IDA, is to promote long-term economic development and poverty reduction, typically through project financing.
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27 Jan 2026
A tennis game is at 40-40 (deuce). If the returner wins the next point, what is the score?
💡 Explanation:In tennis, the score 40-40 is called 'deuce.' The player who wins the point immediately following deuce is said to have 'advantage.' If the returner (non-serving player) wins the point, the score is 'Advantage Returner' (or Ad-Out). If that player wins the subsequent point, they win the game; if they lose it, the score reverts to deuce.
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27 Jan 2026
The nodal agency for implementing the scheme to build India’s semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystem is the:
💡 Explanation:The India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) is the dedicated nodal agency for the efficient and seamless implementation of the Modified Programme for Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing Ecosystem, which offers fiscal support to applicants.
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