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25 Jan 2026
What entity was created by the US Congress to investigate and address misconduct within Olympic and Paralympic sports organizations?
💡 Explanation:The U.S. Center for SafeSport is an independent non-profit authorized by the US Congress to investigate and resolve issues of emotional, physical, and sexual misconduct in US Olympic and Paralympic sports.
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25 Jan 2026
A speaker’s accidental slip of the tongue primarily illustrates which linguistic concept?
💡 Explanation:A 'slip of the tongue' or speech error is an imperfection in the actual production of language, which Noam Chomsky termed 'Linguistic Performance.' Performance refers to the actual use of language in concrete situations. The speaker's underlying, abstract knowledge of the language rules, which is unaffected by the error, is termed 'Linguistic Competence.'
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25 Jan 2026
Which capital budgeting method implicitly assumes that project cash flows are reinvested at the cost of capital?
💡 Explanation:The Net Present Value (NPV) method discounts future cash flows using the firm's cost of capital, thereby implicitly assuming that intermediate cash flows generated by the project can be reinvested at that same rate. The IRR method incorrectly assumes reinvestment at the IRR itself, which is often less realistic.
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25 Jan 2026
Which specialized US federal court primarily handles civil actions against the government concerning import tariffs and customs duties?
💡 Explanation:The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) is an Article III federal court with nationwide jurisdiction over civil actions against the government related to the enforcement of customs and international trade laws, including tariff disputes.
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25 Jan 2026
Which institution provides legislative oversight and holds the provincial executive (ministers/departments) accountable for administrative negligence?
💡 Explanation:In Pakistan, the Provincial Assembly, as the legislative body, exercises oversight and accountability mechanisms (such as motions, resolutions, and debates) over the Provincial Cabinet and administrative departments.
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25 Jan 2026
What is the maximum period under Article 75(2) of the Constitution for the President to assent to a bill passed by Parliament?
💡 Explanation:Article 75(2) of the Constitution of Pakistan mandates that the President must give assent to a bill within 10 days. Failing to do so results in the assent being deemed to have been given.
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25 Jan 2026
Which consequence of the printing press most significantly facilitated the spread of transformative intellectual movements?
💡 Explanation:The movable-type printing press (Gutenberg, c. 1440) drastically reduced the cost and time of book production, enabling the rapid and widespread circulation of texts and knowledge across borders. This accelerated dissemination of diverse ideas, particularly those challenging established religious and scientific doctrines, was the primary catalyst that fueled transformative movements like the Protestant Reformation and the Scientific Revolution.
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25 Jan 2026
Which transnational criminal organization is centrally accused of supplying staggering quantities of fentanyl into the United States?
💡 Explanation:The Sinaloa Cartel is recognized as one of the world's most powerful drug trafficking organizations and is centrally responsible for the large-scale production and smuggling of synthetic opioids, particularly fentanyl, into the United States, driving the ongoing opioid crisis.
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25 Jan 2026
Prior to recent bilateral agreements, what was Venezuela’s long-standing historic policy regarding its citizens deported from the U.S.?
💡 Explanation:For a significant period, Venezuela maintained a policy of generally refusing to accept the repatriation of its citizens deported by U.S. immigration authorities. This policy was eventually reversed due to international and diplomatic pressure.
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25 Jan 2026
What US federal department primarily governs commercial transportation safety and driver licensing standards?
💡 Explanation:The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is the cabinet-level agency responsible for overseeing federal highway, railroad, aviation, and maritime transportation, including regulating commercial driver licensing (CDL) and training standards.
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