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Consider the following statements about the Child Marriage Restraint Bill 2026:
1. The bill aims to remove gender-based discrimination by setting a uniform marriage age.
2. The Punjab local government secretary has been directed to prepare the final draft of the rules within 60 days.
3. The bill was passed by the Standing Committee on Local Government and Community Development without any opposition from its members.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as the bill seeks to eliminate gender disparity and mandates the preparation of rules within 60 days. Statement 3 is incorrect because committee members Pir Ashraf Rasool and Zulfiqar Shah explicitly opposed the bill. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1991404/punjab-assembly-panel-approves-bill-setting-minimum-marriage-age-at-18-for-both-males-and-females, 13 Apr 2026]
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What is the minimum legal age for marriage for both males and females as proposed in the Child Marriage Restraint Bill 2026 in Punjab?
The Child Marriage Restraint Bill 2026 standardizes the minimum age of marriage at 18 years for both genders. This replaces the previous legal framework that permitted marriage for women at 16 years of age. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1991404/punjab-assembly-panel-approves-bill-setting-minimum-marriage-age-at-18-for-both-males-and-females, 13 Apr 2026]
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Under the previous Punjab Child Marriage Restraint Act of 1929, what was the minimum legal age for marriage for women?
The 1929 Act set the minimum age for marriage at 18 for men and 16 for women. The 2026 legislation standardized this age to 18 for both genders. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1995556/punjab-assembly-passes-bill-setting-minimum-marriage-age-at-18-for-both-males-and-females, 27 Apr 2026]
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Which of the following governance metrics is primarily utilized to assess the perceived levels of public sector corruption across various nations?
The Corruption Perceptions Index, published by Transparency International, is a specialized governance metric designed to quantify perceived public sector corruption, whereas the other indices measure socio-economic development, gender parity, or state stability.
The Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) reported a decline in overall anti-state violence for June 2026, specifically noting a 31 percent reduction in attacks within Balochistan compared to May. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2013924/cross-border-terrorism-will-be-crushed-with-full-might-of-the-state-field-marshal-asim-munir, 08 Jul 2026]
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The Gender Inequality Index (GII), which measures the loss in human development due to inequality between female and male achievements, is a core component of which institutional framework?
The GII is a composite measure introduced by the UNDP in the 2010 Human Development Report to capture the gender-based disadvantage in three dimensions: reproductive health, empowerment, and the labor market.
The 'Gender Inequality Index' (GII) introduced by the UNDP in the 2010 Human Development Report measures inequality across which of the following domains?
The GII is a composite metric of gender inequality that captures the loss of achievement within a country due to gender inequality in three dimensions: reproductive health, empowerment, and the labor market.
Consider the following statements about the first address of the new Supreme Leader:
1. The leader acknowledged the decision of the Assembly of Experts regarding his appointment.
2. The address emphasized that the effectiveness of state institutions depends on the active presence of the Iranian people.
3. The leadership ruled out the possibility of opening new fronts in the ongoing war.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 3 is incorrect because the leader explicitly mentioned that studies have been conducted regarding opening other fronts where the enemy is vulnerable. Statements 1 and 2 accurately reflect the content of the address regarding the appointment process and the role of the populace. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981500/read-the-full-text-of-irans-new-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khameneis-first-address, 12 Mar 2026]
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Consider the following statements about the current governance approach in Punjab:
1. The provincial government has prioritized women's safety as a core policy objective.
2. The current administration claims that previous governments failed to ensure the same level of security for women.
3. The Chief Minister's gender is cited as a factor in the improved understanding of women's issues.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually supported by the government's official stance as reported. The administration emphasizes safety, contrasts its performance with the past, and links the policy focus to the Chief Minister's personal perspective. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40410680/womens-empowerment-punjab-undertaking-historic-initiatives-azma, 09 Mar 2026]
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Consider the following statements about the 2026 report on gender-based violence:
1. The report is based on data gathered from official police records exclusively.
2. The report highlights that filing an FIR is only the initial step toward achieving justice.
3. The report suggests that resources should be directed toward districts with a disproportionate share of cases.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because the report is based on newspaper accounts, not exclusively on official police records. Statements 2 and 3 are accurate reflections of the report's findings regarding the judicial process and resource allocation. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018677/writing-on-the-wall, 27 Jul 2026]
