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Consider the following statements about the political transition in the UK in 2026:
1. Andy Burnham was elected as the new Labour leader after a competitive vote against multiple candidates.
2. The Labour Party maintains its parliamentary majority based on the results of the 2024 general elections.
3. Andy Burnham previously served in the cabinet under former Prime Minister Gordon Brown.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because Burnham was confirmed as leader due to there being no other eligibly nominated candidate, not through a competitive vote. Statements 2 and 3 are factually accurate. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016211/andy-burnham-elected-new-labour-leader-now-set-to-be-uk-pm, 17 Jul 2026]
162
Consider the following statements about the joint statement issued on April 23, 2026:
1. The ministers condemned the raising of the Israeli flag within the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque.
2. The statement cited the 2024 advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice regarding illegal settlements.
3. The ministers called for the immediate annexation of the West Bank to ensure regional stability.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the ministers condemned the raising of the Israeli flag. Statement 2 is correct as the statement referenced the 2024 ICJ advisory opinion. Statement 3 is incorrect because the ministers categorically rejected any attempts to annex occupied Palestinian territory. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1994444/pakistan-7-other-muslim-nations-reject-attempts-to-alter-historic-legal-status-quo-in-jerusalem-at-its-holy-sites, 23 Apr 2026]
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Consider the following statements about the legal proceedings concerning Margalla Hills National Park:
1. The Supreme Court's 2024 judgment declared the operator of Monal restaurant to be a trespasser.
2. The FCC ruling on July 13, 2026, maintained that administrative matters should be decided by relevant regulatory bodies.
3. The Supreme Court's 2024 judgment was based on the premise that the restaurants were beneficial for the park's biodiversity.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 3 is incorrect because the Supreme Court's 2024 judgment argued the exact opposite: that the restaurants were damaging the park's biodiversity and environment. Statements 1 and 2 are accurate reflections of the legal history and the recent FCC findings. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2015144/fcc-sets-aside-sc-judgment-that-allowed-demolition-of-restaurants-in-margalla-hills-national-park, 13 Jul 2026]
164
Consider the following statements about the Punjab government's official jet controversy:
1. The aircraft's registration number was initially reported as N144S.
2. The government has threatened legal action against those spreading fake news under the Defamation Law 2024.
3. The aircraft was purchased primarily for the personal use of the Senior Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the registration N144S was reported. Statement 2 is correct as the government invoked the Defamation Law 2024. Statement 3 is incorrect because the aircraft was acquired for the Chief Minister's use, not the Senior Minister's. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1982339/punjab-govt-to-take-legal-action-against-those-involved-in-malicious-campaign-over-use-of-official-jet, 15 Mar 2026]
165
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?
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]
166
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?
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]
167
Which of the following statements regarding the federal government's development loans is INCORRECT?
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]
168
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?
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]
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All of the following are true regarding the allegations involving Nikhil Gupta EXCEPT:
Nikhil Gupta was the subject of US Department of Justice charges, not a sponsor of the legislation. The other three statements accurately reflect the legal proceedings initiated against him in 2024. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017401/india-scrutiny-fuels-us-push-to-criminalise-foreign-repression, 22 Jul 2026]
170
Consider the following statements about the joint statement issued on April 23, 2026:
1. The ministers condemned the raising of the Israeli flag within the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque.
2. The statement cited the 2024 advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice regarding illegal settlements.
3. The ministers declared that the Al-Aqsa compound is a place of worship exclusively for Muslims.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate based on the joint statement. The ministers condemned the flag-raising, referenced the 2024 ICJ advisory opinion, and reiterated the exclusive status of the site for Muslim worship. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1994444/pakistan-7-other-muslim-nations-reject-attempts-to-alter-historic-legal-status-quo-in-jerusalem-at-its-holy-sites, 23 Apr 2026]
