The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) serves as the primary intergovernmental organization for regional integration in South Asia, focusing on economic and social development.
SAARC is governed by the principles of sovereign equality, territorial integrity, and non-interference, distinguishing it from supranational organizations like the European Union.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is the central institution in the global financial architecture tasked with ensuring the stability of the international monetary system and providing financial assistance to member states.
Which of the following constitutional provisions defines the legislative authority of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly under the 1974 Interim Constitution Act?
Section 31 of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Interim Constitution Act, 1974, delineates the legislative powers of the Assembly, establishing the framework for regional governance and law-making authority.
The OIC is an intergovernmental organization with a mandate to foster cooperation, protect the interests of Muslim-majority nations, and promote international peace and harmony, rather than acting as a military alliance or a trade regulatory body.
The Bush Doctrine, formulated in the post-9/11 era, introduced the concept of preemptive strikes as a core component of international security strategy to neutralize threats before they materialize.
The movement expanded to millions of followers after a national medical school entrance test was cancelled due to a question paper leak. This event served as the primary catalyst for the widespread youth mobilization. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018062/indian-government-seeks-time-on-youth-protesters-minister-resignation-demand, 24 Jul 2026]
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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?
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]
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What is the duration of the call option attached to the State Bank of India's 2026 perpetual debt issuance?
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]
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According to the government, the violent protests organized by the banned JAC in Azad Kashmir resulted in the death of which group of individuals?
The Information Minister stated that the group's violent activities led to the martyrdom of Kashmiri police personnel. This created a significant law and order challenge in the region. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431876/investigations-expose-banned-jacs-nexus-with-india-information-minister, 26 Jul 2026]
