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Consider the following statements about the BPS-2026 notification:
1. The new pay scales apply to federal civil employees paid from both civil and defence estimates.
2. Employees posted abroad are eligible to receive the Ad hoc Relief Allowance-2026 during their foreign tenure.
3. The 2022 and 2025 ad hoc relief allowances were abolished upon the implementation of the new scales.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the notification covers both civil and defence estimates. Statement 3 is correct as the 2022 and 2025 allowances were merged and abolished. Statement 2 is incorrect because employees posted abroad are explicitly excluded from receiving the allowance during their foreign posting. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431195/salary-increase-notified-govt-issues-revised-bps-2026-for-civil-servants, 22 Jul 2026]
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Consider the following statements about the Board of Peace (BoP) and the Gaza reconstruction plan:
1. The BoP was formally established in January 2026.
2. The pilot camp is intended to be established in the buffer zone near Rafah.
3. The UN Security Council resolution authorizing the BoP was adopted in early 2026.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the BoP was established in January 2026. Statement 2 is correct as the pilot camp is planned for the buffer zone near Rafah. Statement 3 is incorrect because the UN Security Council resolution was adopted in mid-November of the previous year (2025), not in 2026. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2015988/gaza-reconstruction-plan-under-trumps-board-of-peace-reduced-to-pilot-project-british-publication, 16 Jul 2026]
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According to the Annual Security Report 2025, what was the approximate percentage increase in violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa compared to the previous year?
The report indicates a 44 percent year-on-year surge in violence in the province. The 82 percent figure refers to the province's share of the net national rise in fatalities, not the year-on-year growth rate. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981779/law-enforcers-kill-6-terrorists-in-lakki-marwat-operation-ctd, 13 Mar 2026]
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The five reservists were initially charged in February 2025 for an incident that took place in which month of the previous year?
The military reported that the abuse occurred in July 2024. The other months are incorrect distractors within the same calendar year. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981395/israel-drops-indictment-of-five-soldiers-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-palestinian-detainee, 12 Mar 2026]
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The National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) was created under a peace plan established by which international actor?
The NCAG was established under a 20-point peace plan brokered by the United States during the ceasefire negotiations in 2025. The other organizations listed were not the primary brokers of this specific administrative framework. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2013378/hamas-announces-dissolution-of-gaza-governing-body, 06 Jul 2026]
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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]
67
Consider the following statements about the recent diplomatic tensions between Pakistan and India:
1. The Pakistani Foreign Office accused India of systemic discrimination against Christians and Muslims.
2. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs claimed that Pakistan's remarks were part of a broader regional peace initiative.
3. The Pakistani Foreign Office cited that 55 Muslims were lynched in India during 2025.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the FO highlighted discrimination against these groups. Statement 3 is correct as it reflects the data provided in the FO statement. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Indian Ministry of External Affairs actually accused Pakistan of systemic victimization of minorities, not a peace initiative. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1986308/exercise-in-deflection-masquerading-as-concern-fo-rejects-indias-comments-on-pakistans-shia-community, 28 Mar 2026]
68
In which month and year did the ISPR Director General, Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, hold a press conference regarding terrorist infiltration challenges?
The Ministry of Information referenced a press conference held by the ISPR DG in November 2025, where he discussed the security challenges and infiltration issues at the Pak-Afghan border. Option D is incorrect because the date is explicitly provided in the source. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1987562/devoid-of-facts-info-ministry-rubbishes-claims-of-barbed-wire-being-removed-along-pak-afghan-border, 01 Apr 2026]
69
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]
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Consider the following statements about the airspace restrictions between Pakistan and India:
1. The airspace closure was initially implemented in response to tensions following an attack in Pahalgam.
2. Pakistan has offered a neutral probe into the allegations regarding the 2025 incident.
3. The airspace ban has been extended only once since its inception in 2025.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are factually correct regarding the origin of the tensions and Pakistan's diplomatic stance. Statement 3 is incorrect because the ban has been extended multiple times since 2025. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016474/paa-extends-airspace-ban-on-indian-aircraft-until-aug-23, 18 Jul 2026]
