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41
Who won the by-election in the Makerfield constituency on June 21, 2026?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, won the by-election in Makerfield, which significantly increased pressure on Keir Starmer to resign. Peter Kyle is the Business Secretary who confirmed Starmer was reflecting on political realities. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2009758/uk-pm-starmer-mulling-political-realities-senior-minister, 21 Jun 2026]
42
Which of the following statements regarding the June 22, 2026, incident in Qatar is INCORRECT?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
Qatari authorities explicitly stated that the explosion was an accident and NOT sabotage or hostile in nature. Options A, B, and D are factually accurate descriptions of the event. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2009790/pakistani-indian-nationals-among-13-dead-after-technical-malfunction-at-qatar-lng-plant, 22 Jun 2026]
43
What was the primary cause of the explosion at the Barzan gas supply facility as reported by Qatari authorities?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Qatari authorities explicitly attributed the explosion to a technical malfunction during the start-up of operations. They clarified that the incident was an accident and not an act of sabotage. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2009790/pakistani-indian-nationals-among-13-dead-after-technical-malfunction-at-qatar-lng-plant, 22 Jun 2026]
44
Consider the following statements about the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organisation) (Amendment) Bill 2026:
1. The bill authorizes telecom operators to enter private property without owner permission.
2. The bill mandates that infrastructure must be returned to its original shape after installation.
3. The bill is currently pending before the Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecommunication.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Statement 1 is false because the ministry explicitly clarified that the bill does not permit entry without permission or due legal process. Statements 2 and 3 are factually correct as per the ministry's statement and the legislative status of the bill. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2009478/it-ministry-clarifies-proposed-telecom-law-amendments-do-not-mandate-acquisition-of-private-land, 20 Jun 2026]
45
Which political party candidate did Andy Burnham defeat in the Makerfield by-election?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Andy Burnham defeated the candidate from the Reform UK party, which is led by Nigel Farage. The other parties were not the primary challengers in this specific by-election context. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2009758/uk-pm-starmer-mulling-political-realities-senior-minister, 21 Jun 2026]
46
Who is the Minister of State for Energy and CEO of QatarEnergy who addressed the incident on June 22, 2026?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
Saad Sherida al-Kaabi serves as both the Minister of State for Energy and the CEO of QatarEnergy. He officially confirmed the casualties and the nature of the technical malfunction. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2009790/pakistani-indian-nationals-among-13-dead-after-technical-malfunction-at-qatar-lng-plant, 22 Jun 2026]
47
The Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organisation) (Amendment) Bill 2026 was approved by the National Assembly on which date?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
The National Assembly approved the bill on June 11, 2026. It was subsequently referred to the Senate Standing Committee on June 15, 2026. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2009478/it-ministry-clarifies-proposed-telecom-law-amendments-do-not-mandate-acquisition-of-private-land, 20 Jun 2026]
48
Which of the following is NOT a component of the mechanism established to oversee the implementation of the Islamabad MoU?
Correct Option
Option D
Explanation
The agreement established political oversight, technical working groups, and a monitoring/dispute resolution group. There is no mention of a permanent military peacekeeping force being deployed as part of this diplomatic framework. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2009504/us-iran-genuinely-want-peace-in-the-region-pm-shehbaz, 21 Jun 2026]
49
Which political party secured the position of Speaker in the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly during the June 22, 2026 session?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Imran Nadeem Shigri, representing the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), was elected unopposed as the Speaker of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly. The PML-N secured the Deputy Speaker position. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2009973/ppps-amjad-hussain-elected-as-gb-chief-minister-after-members-take-oath, 22 Jun 2026]
50
In which industrial zone did the fatal gas facility explosion occur on June 22, 2026?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The explosion took place at the Barzan gas supply facility, which is located within the Ras Laffan Industrial City. This site is recognized as the world's largest liquefied natural gas hub. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2009790/pakistani-indian-nationals-among-13-dead-after-technical-malfunction-at-qatar-lng-plant, 22 Jun 2026]
