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61
Consider the following statements about hepatitis control in Pakistan:
1. The disease is considered both preventable and curable in most cases.
2. Stigma surrounding the disease often leads to delayed medical intervention.
3. Provincial health authorities are responsible for monitoring infection-control standards in private clinics.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Option
Option D
Explanation
All three statements are accurate reflections of the current public health landscape regarding hepatitis in Pakistan. The disease is medically manageable, social stigma acts as a barrier to early diagnosis, and provincial authorities hold the mandate for regulatory oversight. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018920/ending-hepatitis, 28 Jul 2026]
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What percentage of Pakistan's energy imports are sourced from the UAE and Saudi Arabia combined?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
Pakistan remains heavily dependent on the UAE and Saudi Arabia for its energy requirements, with these two nations providing a combined 90 percent of the country's energy imports. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018925/pakistans-exports-to-middle-east-dip-in-fy26, 28 Jul 2026]
63
Consider the following statements about the PMD monsoon forecast for 2026:
1. A westerly wave is expected to strengthen from August 1, affecting upper and central parts of the country.
2. Rainfall in Sindh is expected to occur primarily between July 31 and August 2.
3. The PMD advisory warns of landslides in the coastal districts of Sindh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
Statement 1 and 2 are factually correct based on the PMD advisory. Statement 3 is incorrect because the PMD warns of landslides in mountainous regions like KP, GB, and AJK, not in the coastal districts of Sindh. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018977/pmd-forecasts-fresh-spell-of-monsoon-rains-across-country-from-july-29-to-august-5, 28 Jul 2026]
64
Consider the following statements about innovative policing (IP):
1. IP relies exclusively on numerical models to analyze crime patterns.
2. IP aims to transition police departments from a force-based model to a service-oriented model.
3. IP requires collaboration between law enforcement, mental health counselors, and social workers for effective deradicalization.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect because IP combines numerical models with technology-led ones, rather than relying exclusively on the former. Statements 2 and 3 accurately reflect the goals and collaborative nature of modern innovative policing. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018931/innovative-policing, 28 Jul 2026]
65
Consider the following statements about Pakistan's trade with the Middle East in FY26:
1. The UAE remains Pakistan's largest regional export market.
2. Total imports from the Middle East contracted by 4 percent compared to the previous year.
3. Exports to Jordan increased significantly during the fiscal year.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct as the UAE is the largest regional market. Statement 2 is correct as imports contracted by 4 percent. Statement 3 is incorrect because exports to Jordan actually declined, not increased. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018925/pakistans-exports-to-middle-east-dip-in-fy26, 28 Jul 2026]
66
Consider the following statements about the PSX performance on July 27, 2026:
1. The KSE-100 index gained more than 7,000 points during the session.
2. The market rally was partially attributed to the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
3. The index reached an intra-day peak of over 178,500 points.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Option
Option D
Explanation
All three statements are factually accurate based on the market data from July 27, 2026. The index gained 7,241.13 points, investor sentiment improved due to hopes for shipping resumption, and the intra-day peak was 178,588.33 points. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018715/psx-opens-week-in-the-green-gains-more-than-7000-points-to-close-above-178000-mark, 27 Jul 2026]
67
On July 27, 2026, the State Bank of Pakistan maintained the policy rate at which of the following levels?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
The State Bank of Pakistan maintained the policy rate at 11.5 percent during the announcement on July 27, 2026. Analysts viewed this as a cautious stance given the prevailing regional geopolitical tensions. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018715/psx-opens-week-in-the-green-gains-more-than-7000-points-to-close-above-178000-mark, 27 Jul 2026]
68
Consider the following statements about Pakistan's water security challenges:
1. Climate change is altering the hydrological cycle, rendering historical water availability assumptions unreliable.
2. The Indus Waters Treaty is currently functioning without any reported disputes or suspensions.
3. A national water security policy must treat floods, droughts, and climate change as a single national security challenge.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
Statement 1 and 3 are accurate reflections of the report's findings. Statement 2 is incorrect because the report explicitly mentions that the Indus Waters Treaty has been illegally suspended by India, creating a significant diplomatic and security challenge. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018921/water-policy, 28 Jul 2026]
69
Consider the following statements about the export incentive schemes approved by the ECC:
1. The enhanced Export Finance Scheme (E-EFS) provides working capital loans at an interest rate of 8.5 percent.
2. The LTEGFF is designed to provide financing for the balancing, modernization, and replacement of existing projects.
3. The performance-based rebate scheme offers a 5 percent rebate for exporters achieving growth over 10 percent.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct regarding the 8.5 percent interest rate for E-EFS. Statement 2 is correct as LTEGFF covers modernization and replacement. Statement 3 is incorrect because the rebate for growth over 10 percent is 2 percent, not 5 percent. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018926/ecc-okays-rs255bn-for-export-boosting-schemes, 28 Jul 2026]
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Consider the following statements about the 2026 protests in India:
1. The protests were exclusively organized by students from Muslim-majority regions.
2. The demonstrators utilized humor and cultural references to challenge the government.
3. The agitation was triggered by concerns over the integrity of the education system.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect because the protests involved a diverse social mix, including urban Hindu middle classes. Statements 2 and 3 are correct as the protests were characterized by humor and were driven by grievances regarding the education system. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018933/well-begun-is-half-done, 28 Jul 2026]
