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81
Consider the following statements about the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement:
1. The movement was launched in May 2026.
2. The movement initially focused exclusively on unemployment issues.
3. The movement organized protests in New Delhi near the Jantar Mantar site.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct as the movement began in May 2026. Statement 2 is incorrect because the movement initially focused on exam paper leaks and judicial remarks, only later broadening its agenda to include unemployment. Statement 3 is correct as Jantar Mantar was the site of the march toward parliament. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018741/indias-cockroach-janta-party-demands-release-of-protesters-after-reports-of-detention, 27 Jul 2026]
82
Consider the following statements about the security situation in Toronto as of July 28, 2026:
1. The shooting on July 28, 2026, was the first such incident at the US Consulate in the current year.
2. Police reported that gunshots were also fired at synagogues in the Toronto area prior to the July incident.
3. The US Consulate is located in the downtown area of Canada's largest city.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect because there was a previous shooting at the same building in March 2026. Statements 2 and 3 are factually accurate based on the provided information. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018887/shot-fired-outside-us-consulate-in-toronto, 28 Jul 2026]
83
The report published on 2026-07-28 advocates for the integration of which of the following into a single national strategy?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
The strategy emphasizes a holistic approach that combines water management, agricultural reform, urban planning, climate resilience, and water diplomacy. This integration is essential to address the multifaceted nature of the water crisis. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018921/water-policy, 28 Jul 2026]
84
The primary site of the 2026 protests mentioned in the context of Indian democratic expression is:
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
Jantar Mantar is identified as the central location where the student protests took place. The other locations are historical landmarks in Delhi but were not the focal point of this specific agitation. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018933/well-begun-is-half-done, 28 Jul 2026]
85
Who is the current Petroleum Minister of Pakistan as of July 27, 2026?
Correct Option
Option D
Explanation
Ali Pervaiz Malik is the Petroleum Minister who held discussions with the Oil Tankers Contractors Association. Abidullah Afridi is the president of the OTCA, not the minister. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018766/petroleum-minister-hints-at-fuel-price-relief-after-pakistans-oil-cargoes-clear-bab-al-mandeb, 27 Jul 2026]
86
Which of the following is NOT identified as a factor contributing to Pakistan's increased vulnerability to water insecurity?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
The report argues that the lack of climate-resilient infrastructure is a weakness, not a cause of vulnerability. The other three options are explicitly listed as factors increasing the country's exposure to water-related risks. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018921/water-policy, 28 Jul 2026]
87
Consider the following statements about the recent developments in Pakistan's petroleum sector:
1. The government has formed a committee to address concerns regarding freight charges and quota allocations for oil tankers.
2. Freight charges for oil tankers have remained unchanged since 2023.
3. The committee formed to address OTCA concerns is required to submit its report within one month.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as the government formed a committee to address these specific issues and freight charges have indeed been stagnant since 2023. Statement 3 is incorrect because the committee was mandated to submit its recommendations within one week, not one month. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018766/petroleum-minister-hints-at-fuel-price-relief-after-pakistans-oil-cargoes-clear-bab-al-mandeb, 27 Jul 2026]
88
Which maritime chokepoint was identified as the location where Pakistan's oil cargoes were recently delayed due to regional security threats?
Correct Option
Option D
Explanation
The Bab-al-Mandeb Strait is the critical chokepoint where oil cargoes were delayed due to Houthi attacks. The other options are major global maritime routes but were not the site of this specific disruption. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018766/petroleum-minister-hints-at-fuel-price-relief-after-pakistans-oil-cargoes-clear-bab-al-mandeb, 27 Jul 2026]
89
Who presided over the Economic Coordination Committee meeting held on July 27, 2026, where the export subsidy package was approved?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired the ECC meeting that approved the export-boosting schemes. The committee is a key executive body responsible for economic decision-making in Pakistan. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018926/ecc-okays-rs255bn-for-export-boosting-schemes, 28 Jul 2026]
90
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?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
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]
