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71
Which of the following issues was specifically cited as a cause for the recent public protests in Azad Jammu and Kashmir?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
Public protests in AJK have been linked to several grievances, including inflation, electricity tariffs, and the specific issue of the 12 reserved refugee seats in the legislative assembly. Option D is incorrect because A is a factually cited cause. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008589/nawaz-urges-ajk-to-end-protests-sit-ins-and-engage-in-meaningful-dialogue-with-govt, 17 Jun 2026]
72
What is the primary economic commitment made by the United States under the Islamabad MoU regarding Iran's energy sector?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The agreement explicitly includes a commitment from Washington to immediately waive oil sanctions that were crippling the Iranian economy. This is a central component of the deal aimed at economic stabilization. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008902/landmark-islamabad-mou-to-go-a-long-way-in-rebuilding-iran-pm-shehbaz-tells-pezeshkian, 18 Jun 2026]
73
The seminar titled 'Transboundary Water Resources: A Weaponised Global Common' was jointly organized by Pakistan's embassy in Brussels and which other institution?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
The seminar was a collaborative effort between the Pakistani embassy in Brussels and the Centre for European Policy Studies. It served as a platform for discussing the weaponization of water resources. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008889/pakistan-assails-17-indian-projects-on-indus-waterways-calls-them-tools-for-hydro-hegemony, 18 Jun 2026]
74
Which of the following is NOT a component or condition mentioned in the US-Iran MoU as of June 18, 2026?
Correct Option
Option D
Explanation
The agreement does not include a firm mechanism for the immediate destruction of Iran's nuclear program, which remains a point of contention. The other options are explicitly cited as parts of the deal or the negotiation framework. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008928/wake-up-us-vp-vance-rebukes-israeli-critics-of-iran-deal, 18 Jun 2026]
75
Which of the following statements regarding the Senate debate on June 17, 2026, is INCORRECT?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Senator Agha Shahzeb Durrani actually alleged that the PTI had posted corrupt officers to the FBR, which the current government subsequently removed. Therefore, the statement that he praised the PTI's handling of the FBR is incorrect. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008601/ppp-lawmaker-calls-for-separate-south-punjab-province-in-senate, 17 Jun 2026]
76
Which of the following is NOT a provision included in the Islamabad MoU signed on June 18, 2026?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
The agreement focuses on ending the war, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and lifting economic sanctions. There is no provision in the text regarding a total cessation of all Iranian military activities, making the incorrect statement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008902/landmark-islamabad-mou-to-go-a-long-way-in-rebuilding-iran-pm-shehbaz-tells-pezeshkian, 18 Jun 2026]
77
Which of the following is NOT a stated objective or appeal made by the PML-N leadership regarding the situation in AJK?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The leadership urged for dialogue and the cessation of protests to restore peace and advance the electoral process. There was no call for the immediate dissolution of the AJK Legislative Assembly; rather, the focus was on maintaining the constitutional framework. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008589/nawaz-urges-ajk-to-end-protests-sit-ins-and-engage-in-meaningful-dialogue-with-govt, 17 Jun 2026]
78
Who served as the primary mediator for the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding signed on June 18, 2026?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif acted as the mediator for the agreement between the United States and Iran. The deal was signed in Islamabad, with Pakistan playing a critical role in facilitating the 14-point peace framework. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008902/landmark-islamabad-mou-to-go-a-long-way-in-rebuilding-iran-pm-shehbaz-tells-pezeshkian, 18 Jun 2026]
79
Consider the following statements about the current status of the Indus Waters Treaty:
1. Pakistan considers unilateral attempts to change the flow of cross-border waterways as an act of war.
2. The treaty has failed to survive any major conflicts between India and Pakistan since its inception.
3. India has recently expressed an intention to ensure that no water flows into Pakistan.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct as Pakistan has officially termed such actions as an act of war. Statement 2 is incorrect because the treaty has historically survived three major conflicts. Statement 3 is correct as the Indian Water Minister stated an intention to stop water flow. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008889/pakistan-assails-17-indian-projects-on-indus-waterways-calls-them-tools-for-hydro-hegemony, 18 Jun 2026]
80
Which strategic maritime chokepoint is expected to reopen as a result of the agreement between the United States and Iran?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is a central pillar of the MoU signed between Washington and Tehran. The other options are major global shipping lanes but are not the focus of this specific diplomatic agreement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008928/wake-up-us-vp-vance-rebukes-israeli-critics-of-iran-deal, 18 Jun 2026]
