Syed Murad Ali Shah, as the Chief Minister of Sindh, attended the meeting. The other individuals listed are federal legislators or senators who also participated in the discussions. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004970/another-meeting-expected-as-pml-n-ppp-continue-budget-discussions-ahead-of-june-10-presentation, 03 Jun 2026]
42
Consider the following statements about the UNGA presidency:
1. The UNGA president has the authority to set binding international policies for all member states.
2. The presidency is governed by a long-standing principle of geographical rotation among regional groups.
3. The president-elect serves a one-year term presiding over plenary meetings and managing debates.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because the UNGA president does not set binding policy; they facilitate negotiations and manage the agenda. Statements 2 and 3 accurately reflect the procedural and functional nature of the office. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004697/bangladesh-elected-president-of-un-general-assembly-in-closely-contested-vote, 02 Jun 2026]
43
What is the name of the counter-terrorism campaign under which the security forces are conducting operations to eliminate terrorism in Pakistan?
The current counter-terrorism campaign, as approved by the Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan, is titled 'Azm-e-Istehkam.' Zarb-e-Azb and Radd-ul-Fasaad were previous military operations conducted in different timeframes. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004690/security-forces-kill-17-terrorists-in-various-districts-of-balochistan-following-quetta-train-bombing-ispr, 02 Jun 2026]
44
Who currently serves as the Finance Minister of Pakistan involved in the 2026-27 budget consultations?
Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb is the incumbent Finance Minister. Ishaq Dar serves as the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, while Bilal Azhar Kayani is a Minister of State. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004970/another-meeting-expected-as-pml-n-ppp-continue-budget-discussions-ahead-of-june-10-presentation, 03 Jun 2026]
45
On what date is the federal budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 scheduled to be presented in the National Assembly?
The government and coalition partners officially agreed to recommend that the budget be tabled on June 10, 2026. Other dates provided are distractors related to the surrounding political timeline. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004970/another-meeting-expected-as-pml-n-ppp-continue-budget-discussions-ahead-of-june-10-presentation, 03 Jun 2026]
46
Who was elected as the President of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in 2026?
Khalilur Rahman, the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, was elected to the UNGA presidency for the 2026-2027 session. Andreas S. Kakouris was the opposing candidate from Cyprus. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004697/bangladesh-elected-president-of-un-general-assembly-in-closely-contested-vote, 02 Jun 2026]
47
Consider the following statements about the 2026-27 budget consultations:
1. The consultations were influenced by new fiscal demands from the IMF.
2. The FBR Chairman participated in the discussions regarding tax measures.
3. The budget presentation date was finalized as June 10, 2026, by the Prime Minister alone without coalition input.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as the IMF demands were a central topic and the FBR Chairman was present. Statement 3 is incorrect because the date was decided through a unanimous recommendation by the coalition partners to the Prime Minister. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004970/another-meeting-expected-as-pml-n-ppp-continue-budget-discussions-ahead-of-june-10-presentation, 03 Jun 2026]
48
The pre-budget discussions between the PML-N and PPP primarily focused on which of the following economic priorities?
The official handout confirmed that discussions centered on fiscal sustainability, public welfare, and development spending, specifically the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP). The other options represent extreme policy shifts not mentioned as the primary focus of these consultations. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004970/another-meeting-expected-as-pml-n-ppp-continue-budget-discussions-ahead-of-june-10-presentation, 03 Jun 2026]
49
In which districts of Balochistan were the intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted by security forces on June 2, 2026?
The ISPR statement confirmed that the IBOs were specifically carried out in the districts of Mastung, Nushki, Khuzdar, and Kech following the Quetta train attack. Other districts listed in the distractors, while located in Balochistan, were not the primary sites of these specific operations. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004690/security-forces-kill-17-terrorists-in-various-districts-of-balochistan-following-quetta-train-bombing-ispr, 02 Jun 2026]
50
Which of the following is NOT a stated concern or position of the PPP regarding the upcoming 2026-27 budget?
The PPP emphasized the need for development spending and inclusive growth, rather than supporting a reduction in such expenditures. The other three options accurately reflect the party's stated positions during the consultations. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004970/another-meeting-expected-as-pml-n-ppp-continue-budget-discussions-ahead-of-june-10-presentation, 03 Jun 2026]
