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]
1302
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.
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]
1303
Which organization is primarily responsible for leading the protests against the privatization of electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) as of 2026?
The All Pakistan WAPDA Hydro Electric Workers Union is the primary body organizing the protests against the privatization of DISCOs. The other options are not the specific entities identified in the report as leading the rally. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431892/wapda-union-rejects-privatisation-of-discos, 27 Jul 2026]
1304
Which of the following is NOT a demand raised by the WAPDA union leaders during the 2026 protests?
The union is explicitly opposing the privatization of DISCOs, making the incorrect statement. The other three options are documented demands of the union. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431892/wapda-union-rejects-privatisation-of-discos, 27 Jul 2026]
1305
What is the primary objective of the mission dubbed 'Mission Aagaman'?
Mission Aagaman was designed as a test flight to validate the rocket's propulsion, avionics, telemetry, guidance, navigation, and control systems. The other options describe long-term goals or unrelated space missions. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016450/indias-skyroot-launches-vikram-1-in-first-private-orbital-rocket-mission, 18 Jul 2026]
1306
Which mechanism is primarily utilized by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to provide short-term financial assistance to member countries facing balance of payments difficulties?
The Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) is the IMF's primary instrument for addressing short-term balance of payments problems, whereas other facilities like the EFF are designed for longer-term structural adjustments.
The All Pakistan Dealers Association has rejected the daily pricing decision and has considered protest plans, making option C incorrect. The other statements accurately reflect the government's policy and market data. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018328/govt-keeps-petrol-diesel-prices-unchanged-for-two-days, 25 Jul 2026]
1308
Which global governance institution is primarily responsible for the oversight of international monetary stability and balance of payments?
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.
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]
1310
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]
