The total prize pool for the 2026 tournament was increased to 871 million dollars, up from 440 million dollars in the 2022 Qatar tournament. The 4 billion dollar figure refers to projected TV rights revenue, while 7 billion refers to total projected revenue. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017102/with-more-game-fifa-showpiece-shatters-attendance-and-tv-records, 21 Jul 2026]
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Consider the following statements about Kylian Mbappe's World Cup career:
1. He scored four goals in the 2018 World Cup.
2. He scored eight goals in the 2022 World Cup.
3. He has participated in three World Cup campaigns as of 2026.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate. Mbappe scored 4 goals in 2018, 8 goals in 2022, and the 2026 tournament marked his third World Cup campaign. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016719/frances-mbappe-becomes-world-cups-all-time-top-scorer, 19 Jul 2026]
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Which of the following statements regarding the security of Chinese nationals in Pakistan is INCORRECT?
The statement that the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has never claimed responsibility for attacks is false, as the BLA has previously claimed responsibility for attacks, such as the 2022 suicide bombing at the University of Karachi's Confucius Institute. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016208/security-of-chinese-in-pakistan-paramount-for-us-says-pm-shehbaz, 17 Jul 2026]
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Consider the following statements about the 2026 global economic outlook:
1. The World Bank projects that inflation in developing economies will be higher than previously expected before the conflict.
2. Urea prices are expected to jump by 60% in 2026.
3. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is expected to return to pre-war levels by early 2026.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as inflation was revised upward by one percentage point. Statement 2 is correct regarding the 60% jump in urea. Statement 3 is incorrect because the baseline assumption is a return to pre-war levels by late 2026, not early 2026. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1995842/energy-prices-expected-to-surge-24pc-reaching-highest-level-since-2022-russia-ukraine-war-world-bank-assessment, 28 Apr 2026]
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Which of the following trade governance instruments is designed to provide preferential market access to developing nations without requiring reciprocal concessions?
The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) is a formal trade arrangement that allows developed countries to lower tariffs on imports from developing countries, promoting economic development without the requirement of reciprocity.
Contractionary monetary policy involves raising interest rates or reducing the money supply to cool down an overheating economy and stabilize price levels by dampening aggregate demand.
Under constitutional mechanisms, which principle ensures that the executive branch remains accountable to the legislature regarding fiscal policy and budgetary allocations?
Parliamentary oversight, specifically through the power of the purse, is a fundamental constitutional mechanism that requires the executive to seek legislative approval for taxation and expenditure, ensuring democratic accountability.
The 18th Amendment introduced Article 175A, which shifted the power of judicial appointments from the executive to a multi-member Judicial Commission, marking a significant change in constitutional mechanisms.
The Judicial Commission of Pakistan is the constitutional body established under Article 175A to recommend appointments of judges to the Supreme Court and the High Courts.
Under the Constitution of Pakistan, which provision grants the President the authority to issue a Proclamation of Emergency due to external aggression or internal disturbance?
Article 232 of the Constitution of Pakistan outlines the constitutional mechanism for declaring a state of emergency, distinct from Article 58 (dissolution of the National Assembly) or Article 184 (original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court).
