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21
In which legislative body was the Civil Servants (Amendment) Bill, 2024, discussed regarding the restriction of dual nationals?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
The Civil Servants (Amendment) Bill, 2024, was taken up by the National Assembly Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat. The Punjab Assembly resolution is a separate legislative action. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017045/pml-n-mpa-seeks-ban-on-appointment-of-dual-nationals-to-government-service, 20 Jul 2026]
22
Consider the following statements about the case of Asif Raza Merchant:
1. He was arrested in July 2024 while attempting to leave the United States.
2. He claimed during the trial that he was coerced into the plot to protect his family in Tehran.
3. The conviction was based on charges of transnational terrorism and murder-for-hire.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Option
Option D
Explanation
All three statements are factually accurate based on the court proceedings and the details provided by prosecutors. Merchant was indeed arrested in July 2024, testified to family coercion, and was convicted on the two specified counts. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1979643/pakistani-found-guilty-of-iran-linked-plot-to-kill-trump, 08 Mar 2026]
23
Consider the following statements about the German national football team's recent history:
1. Germany has won four World Cup titles in its history.
2. Manuel Neuer participated in the 2026 World Cup at the age of 40.
3. Joshua Kimmich has served as the team captain since 2023.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
Germany has indeed won four World Cups, and Manuel Neuer played in the 2026 World Cup at age 40. However, statement 3 is incorrect because Joshua Kimmich has worn the captain's armband since autumn 2024, not 2023. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018152/jurgen-klopp-handed-task-of-reviving-germanys-football-fortunes, 25 Jul 2026]
24
What was the recorded inflation rate in Pakistan for the month of February 2026?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Inflation rose to 6.98 percent year-on-year in February 2026, up from 5.8 percent in January. This represents the highest level recorded since October 2024. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1979645/stocks-nosedive-63pc-in-jittery-week-on-geopolitical-concerns, 08 Mar 2026]
25
Arrange the following major international and regional developments in the correct chronological order of their reported occurrences or scheduling (earliest to latest):
1. The 11th Pakistan Banking Awards.
2. The 2024 uprising in Bangladesh leading to the current political climate for Sheikh Hasina.
3. The reported monsoon-related fatalities in India reaching over 100 on August 6, 2026.
4. The legislative advancement of a conditional amnesty bill for PKK fighters in Turkey.
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
The sequence is determined by the 2024 Bangladesh uprising, followed by the specific disaster reports from India (August 6, 2026), the legislative action in Turkey (August 6, 2026), and finally the scheduled Pakistan Banking Awards (August 21, 2026). [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2020870/floods-landslides-leave-over-100-dead-as-monsoon-batters-india]
26
Consider the following statements about the political transition in Bangladesh:
1. Tarique Rahman was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh in February 2026.
2. The Awami League party remains a legally active and permitted political entity in Bangladesh.
3. The resignation of the president occurred amidst a period of significant political restructuring following the 2024 uprising.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct as Tarique Rahman took office in February 2026. Statement 3 is correct as the resignation is part of the post-2024 political shift. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Awami League party has been banned following the uprising. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018063/bangladesh-president-shahabuddin-76-resigns-citing-health-concerns, 24 Jul 2026]
27
Which of the following statements regarding the political context of Mohammed Shahabuddin's resignation is INCORRECT?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
While the student-led uprising occurred in 2024, Shahabuddin did not resign immediately; he remained in office until July 2026. The other statements are factually accurate regarding his political background and the controversies surrounding his tenure. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018063/bangladesh-president-shahabuddin-76-resigns-citing-health-concerns, 24 Jul 2026]
28
Consider the following statements about the State Bank of India's capital raising activities:
1. The board approved raising up to 600 billion rupees through debt in the current financial year.
2. The bank's previous perpetual bond issuance occurred in November 2025.
3. The 2026 perpetual debt issuance is designed to be Basel III-compliant.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct regarding the 600 billion rupee board approval. Statement 3 is correct regarding Basel III compliance. Statement 2 is incorrect because the bank's previous perpetual bond issuance occurred in October 2024, whereas Canara Bank issued bonds in November 2025. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431637/indias-sbi-to-issue-first-rupee-denominated-perpetual-debt-of-2026-sources-say, 24 Jul 2026]
29
What is the duration of the call option attached to the State Bank of India's 2026 perpetual debt issuance?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
The current issuance features a five-year call option. A ten-year call option was utilized by the bank in its previous issuance in October 2024. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431637/indias-sbi-to-issue-first-rupee-denominated-perpetual-debt-of-2026-sources-say, 24 Jul 2026]
30
In 2024, which Indian regulatory body investigated Amazon for alleged breaches of competition laws related to deep discounting?
Correct Option
Option D
Explanation
The Competition Commission of India (the antitrust watchdog) conducted the investigation into Amazon's business practices. The other bodies listed regulate financial markets, banking, and insurance, respectively. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431461/india-relaxes-e-commerce-investment-rules-for-exports-in-win-for-amazon, 23 Jul 2026]
