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Consider the following statements about the Marka-i-Haq conflict:
1. The conflict escalation period lasted from April 2025 to May 2025.
2. The DG ISPR criticized the Indian military leadership for becoming politicized.
3. The conflict began with the Pahalgam incident.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate based on the provided text. The conflict spanned from the April 2025 Pahalgam incident to the May 2025 ceasefire, and the DG ISPR specifically highlighted the politicization of the Indian military as a strategic consequence. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1998318/we-are-prepared-dg-ispr-highlights-indigenous-military-capabilities-on-marka-i-haq-anniversary, 07 May 2026]
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What is the official name given by the state to the military conflict that occurred between Pakistan and India in 2025?
The state designated the entire conflict as 'Marka-i-Haq' (Battle of Truth). Operation Bunyanum Marsoos was a specific military operation conducted during that period. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1998318/we-are-prepared-dg-ispr-highlights-indigenous-military-capabilities-on-marka-i-haq-anniversary, 07 May 2026]
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According to the Ministry of Finance, the current account recorded a surplus of how much during the period of July 2025 to May 2026?
The external sector remained stable, with the current account recording a surplus of 255 million dollars during the Jul-May period of the 2026 fiscal year, supported by remittances and IT exports. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011978/govt-expects-easing-inflationary-pressure-in-new-fiscal-year-following-reopening-of-strait-of-hormuz, 30 Jun 2026]
34
The primary surplus achieved by Pakistan during the period of July 2025 to April 2026 was:
Effective expenditure management and revenue mobilization efforts enabled the government to achieve a primary surplus of 3.5 percent of GDP during the Jul-Apr period of the 2026 fiscal year. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011978/govt-expects-easing-inflationary-pressure-in-new-fiscal-year-following-reopening-of-strait-of-hormuz, 30 Jun 2026]
35
Consider the following statements about the Supreme Court's 2026 ruling on acid violence:
1. The court observed that acid violence is a tool of patriarchal dominance used to inflict social death.
2. The ruling suggests that penal sanctions alone are sufficient to eradicate the problem of acid attacks.
3. The court recommended that the sale of acid be prohibited to individuals under the age of 18.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 2 is incorrect because the court explicitly stated that penal sanctions alone are insufficient to address the root of the problem. Statements 1 and 3 accurately reflect the court's observations on patriarchal violence and the regulatory measures cited from the Punjab Acid Control Act 2025. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006139/acid-attack-more-heinous-than-homicide-tool-of-patriarchal-violence-sc, 08 Jun 2026]
36
Which of the following statements regarding the Zojila tunnel project is INCORRECT?
The statement regarding the 2025 operational date is incorrect, as the project is expected to be fully operational by 2028. The other options accurately describe the project's purpose, length, and location. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006369/india-nears-completion-of-strategic-himalayan-tunnel-near-china-border, 09 Jun 2026]
37
Which of the following statements regarding the FIA's 2026 anti-smuggling measures is INCORRECT?
The report states that illegal migration towards Europe actually declined by 26 percent in 2025, with a 64 percent drop recorded in January–February 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. Therefore, the statement claiming an increase is false. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006395/fia-disciplines-over-100-officials-over-human-smuggling-links-since-greece-boat-tragedy, 09 Jun 2026]
38
Which provincial legislation was cited by the Supreme Court as a watershed moment for pre-emptive regulation of corrosive substances?
The Supreme Court specifically cited the Punjab Acid Control Act 2025 as a model for shifting from post-occurrence punishment to pre-emptive regulation. The other years are incorrect distractors regarding the specific provincial act mentioned. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006139/acid-attack-more-heinous-than-homicide-tool-of-patriarchal-violence-sc, 08 Jun 2026]
39
Under the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement signed in September 2025, how are attacks on Pakistan or Saudi Arabia to be treated?
The 2025 agreement establishes a framework where an attack on one signatory is considered an act of aggression against the other, reinforcing the deep security ties between Islamabad and Riyadh. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017517/islamabad-condemns-houthis-threats-to-riyadh-warns-against-targeting-pakistani-maritime-interests, 22 Jul 2026]
40
The government's petroleum and carbon levy was announced in June 2025 as part of a commitment to which international organization?
The petroleum and carbon levy was implemented under an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The World Bank and ADB are common distractors in fiscal policy contexts but were not the primary parties to this specific levy agreement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017280/jamaat-i-islami-announces-nationwide-road-blockade-against-petroleum-levy, 21 Jul 2026]
