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111
Consider the following statements about Pakistan's engagement with the SCO:
1. Pakistan hosted the Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government in October 2024.
2. Pakistan leads an SCO working group specifically focused on poverty alleviation.
3. The SCO was originally formed in 2001 as a security cooperation group.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Option
Option D
Explanation
All three statements are factually accurate. Pakistan hosted the 2024 government-level meeting, chairs the poverty alleviation working group, and the SCO was indeed founded in 2001 with a primary focus on security. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008079/pakistan-to-assume-chairmanship-of-sco-council-of-heads-of-states-in-september, 15 Jun 2026]
112
Consider the following statements about the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly elections:
1. The assembly consists of 24 directly elected seats.
2. There are six seats reserved for women and three seats reserved for technocrats.
3. The PTI demanded that they be allocated one seat from each of the reserved categories.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Option
Option D
Explanation
All three statements are factually accurate based on the report. The assembly has 24 general seats, the specified reserved quotas exist, and the PTI leadership formally requested one seat from each reserved category. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006146/action-replay-of-2024-elections-pti-ttap-reject-gb-election-results-level-rigging-allegations, 08 Jun 2026]
113
Consider the following statements about the Jamaatul Ahrar (JuA) group:
1. It was formed by Abdul Wali, also known as Omar Khalid Khorasani.
2. The group split from the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in 2014.
3. The group has maintained a complete and formal separation from the TTP since 2025.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as JuA was formed by Khorasani in 2014 after splitting from the TTP. Statement 3 is incorrect because, although disputes surfaced in 2025, no formal separation occurred, and the groups had previously joined hands in 2024. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011436/terrorist-involved-in-rangers-camp-attack-in-karachi-reveals-he-was-trained-in-afghanistan, 28 Jun 2026]
114
Consider the following statements about development loans in Pakistan:
1. The markup rate for 2025-26 is lower than the rate charged in 2024-25.
2. The federal government charges markup on loans to provincial governments as a source of revenue.
3. Foreign re-lent loans are advanced by the federal government out of its own domestic resources.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct as the rate dropped from 17.74 percent to 11.89 percent. Statement 2 is correct as markup on these loans is a key revenue stream. Statement 3 is incorrect because cash development loans are funded from domestic resources, while foreign re-lent loans are sourced from international lenders. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018194/centre-cuts-markup-on-uplift-loans-to-1189pc, 24 Jul 2026]
115
Which of the following statements regarding the federal government's development loans is INCORRECT?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
The markup rate in 2024-25 was 17.74 percent, which is significantly higher than the 10.30 percent rate recorded in 2020-21. Therefore, the statement claiming it was lower is incorrect. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018194/centre-cuts-markup-on-uplift-loans-to-1189pc, 24 Jul 2026]
116
Consider the following statements regarding the legal and political discourse surrounding the ICC warrant in New York:
1. The Mayor of New York City asserted that his office possesses the independent legal authority to execute the ICC warrant.
2. The US federal government holds the authority to execute international arrest warrants within the country.
3. The ICC warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu was initially announced in 2024.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Statement 1 is false because the Mayor explicitly stated he does NOT have the authority. Statements 2 and 3 are factually correct based on the provided information. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017473/he-is-a-war-criminal-mamdani-says-ny-cannot-arrest-netanyahu-on-icc-warrant-urges-us-federal-officials-to-step-in, 22 Jul 2026]
117
The K2 Airways cargo aircraft that disappeared over the Arabian Sea on July 7, 2026, was a:
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The aircraft involved in the incident was a Boeing 737-400 freighter. It was registered as AP-BOI and had been in service with K2 Airways since 2024. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2013645/cargo-plane-disappears-from-radar-over-arabian-sea-off-karachi, 07 Jul 2026]
118
According to the 2026 DHS data, how many student visa admissions were recorded in the United States during 2024?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
The DHS reported over 1.8 million student visa admissions in 2024, representing an 11 percent increase over the previous year. This volume was cited as a primary reason for the new oversight measures. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2015982/us-to-tighten-visa-regulations-for-foreign-students-journalists, 16 Jul 2026]
119
According to the analysis by Ryan Burge, what percentage of Catholic voters supported Donald Trump in the 2024 election?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The analysis by Professor Ryan Burge indicates that Catholic voters backed Trump by a 56 per cent to 42 per cent margin in the 2024 election. This represented a significant shift compared to previous election cycles. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1991418/i-thought-it-was-me-as-a-doctor-trump-on-ai-image-of-himself-as-jesus-like-figure, 13 Apr 2026]
120
Consider the following statements about the Senate vehicle procurement controversy:
1. The vehicle was purchased during the 2024-2025 financial year.
2. The Senate Secretariat claimed the purchase was part of a transparent procurement process.
3. The vehicle was delivered to the Senate Chairperson in May 2025.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct as the purchase occurred in the 2024-2025 financial year. Statement 2 is correct as the Secretariat cited a transparent procurement process. Statement 3 is incorrect because the vehicle was delivered in March 2026, not May 2025 (which was when the payment was made). [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1982703/rebuttal-on-purchase-of-luxury-vehicle-for-yousaf-raza-gilani-from-senate-budget-leaves-questions-unanswered, 16 Mar 2026]
