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Who serves as the current US Special Envoy on Middle East mentioned in the context of the 2026 diplomatic discussions?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Steve Witkoff is identified as the US Special Envoy on Middle East who confirmed that the United States was in conversation with Iran regarding the peace negotiations. The other individuals listed are known figures in US diplomacy but are not the subjects of this specific report. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1997230/iran-reviewing-us-response-to-14-point-plan-trump-says-washington-having-very-positive-discussions-with-tehran, 03 May 2026]
22
Who won the by-election in the Makerfield constituency on June 21, 2026?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, won the by-election in Makerfield, which significantly increased pressure on Keir Starmer to resign. Peter Kyle is the Business Secretary who confirmed Starmer was reflecting on political realities. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2009758/uk-pm-starmer-mulling-political-realities-senior-minister, 21 Jun 2026]
23
Which political party candidate did Andy Burnham defeat in the Makerfield by-election?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Andy Burnham defeated the candidate from the Reform UK party, which is led by Nigel Farage. The other parties were not the primary challengers in this specific by-election context. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2009758/uk-pm-starmer-mulling-political-realities-senior-minister, 21 Jun 2026]
24
Which official residence is used by the British Prime Minister for countryside retreats and was the site of Starmer's weekend talks in June 2026?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
Chequers is the official country house retreat for the British Prime Minister. 10 Downing Street is the primary office and residence in London. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2009758/uk-pm-starmer-mulling-political-realities-senior-minister, 21 Jun 2026]
25
Which of the following is NOT a primary concern raised by US lawmakers regarding the Iran agreement?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
Lawmakers have expressed concerns regarding nuclear compliance, sanctions relief, and infrastructure, but there is no mention of territorial annexation in the agreement. Therefore, option C is the incorrect statement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008356/trump-open-to-congressional-review-of-iran-deal-as-lawmakers-seek-details, 16 Jun 2026]
26
Who is the designated US official expected to sign the Iran agreement in Geneva?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Vice President JD Vance is the official designated to sign the agreement in Geneva. The other individuals listed are members of the US Senate involved in the oversight process. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008356/trump-open-to-congressional-review-of-iran-deal-as-lawmakers-seek-details, 16 Jun 2026]
27
Arrange the following administrative and political developments of August 10, 2026, in the correct chronological order based on the nature of the events as provided in the reports:
(I) Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim undergoes elective hernia surgery.
(II) The Tarbela Dam achieves its maximum water storage capacity.
(III) Voting commences in the Bagh and Haveli districts for AJK elections.
(IV) Ten additional individuals are added to the Fourth Schedule in AJK.
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
The order reflects the standard reporting sequence provided in the source digest for the date August 10, 2026, starting with the executive health update, followed by the water security achievement, the progress of AJK electoral phases, and the AJK internal security measures. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2021885/malaysia-pm-anwar-ibrahim-undergoes-elective-surgery-to-treat-hernia]
28
Which of the following statements regarding the political situation in the UK as of June 2026 is INCORRECT?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
The statement that a Prime Minister must be a member of the House of Lords is incorrect; a Prime Minister must be a member of Parliament (typically the House of Commons). The other statements are factually accurate based on the provided information. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2009758/uk-pm-starmer-mulling-political-realities-senior-minister, 21 Jun 2026]
29
Consider the following statements about the 2026 Iran agreement:
1. The agreement was signed electronically by President Trump and Vice President Vance on the Sunday preceding June 16, 2026.
2. The full text of the memorandum of understanding has been released to the public to ensure transparency.
3. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has expressed that he currently lacks sufficient information to judge the merits of the deal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct as the deal was signed electronically on Sunday. Statement 2 is false because the administration has not yet released the text of the memorandum, which is the core of the lawmakers' complaints. Statement 3 is correct as Senator Thune explicitly stated he did not know enough about the deal to judge it. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008356/trump-open-to-congressional-review-of-iran-deal-as-lawmakers-seek-details, 16 Jun 2026]
30
The primary strategic waterway mentioned in the 2026 Iran agreement as a target for reopening is:
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
The agreement specifically aims to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, which was impacted by the four months of military confrontation. The other options are major global waterways not central to this specific diplomatic accord. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008356/trump-open-to-congressional-review-of-iran-deal-as-lawmakers-seek-details, 16 Jun 2026]
