Article 175 of the Constitution of Pakistan explicitly mandates the separation of the judiciary from the executive to ensure judicial independence, a core constitutional mechanism.
Jantar Mantar is identified as the central location where the student protests took place. The other locations are historical landmarks in Delhi but were not the focal point of this specific agitation. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018933/well-begun-is-half-done, 28 Jul 2026]
1403
Who is the current Mayor of New York whose official residence was the site of the 2026 protest and explosive incident?
Zohran Mamdani is the Mayor of New York identified in the report as the official whose residence, Gracie Mansion, was the location of the protest and subsequent explosive incident. Eric Adams and Bill de Blasio are former mayors and serve as plausible distractors. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980194/pair-charged-with-terrorist-offences-for-throwing-explosives-near-a-protest-outside-new-york-mayor-mamdanis-residence, 09 Mar 2026]
1404
Consider the following statements about the Supreme Court's intervention in the 2026 protests:
1. The court ordered that protesters' personal data should not be made public.
2. The Solicitor General claimed that approximately 250 police officers were injured during the demonstrations.
3. The protests continued even after the resignation of the Education Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are factually correct based on the court proceedings. Statement 3 is incorrect because the protests ended on the Saturday following the minister's resignation and the government's agreement to protesters' demands. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019008/indias-top-court-orders-no-coercive-action-against-youth-protesters-and-release-of-minors-media-reports-say, 28 Jul 2026]
1405
The protests in India that led to the Supreme Court's intervention were primarily triggered by leaks in which examination?
The protests were sparked by the leak of question papers for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), a medical college entrance exam. The other options are common Indian competitive exams but were not the specific cause of these protests. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019008/indias-top-court-orders-no-coercive-action-against-youth-protesters-and-release-of-minors-media-reports-say, 28 Jul 2026]
1406
Which political group spearheaded the movement demanding the resignation of the Education Minister?
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) was identified as the group that spearheaded the movement. The other parties are established political entities in India but were not the primary organizers of this specific protest movement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019008/indias-top-court-orders-no-coercive-action-against-youth-protesters-and-release-of-minors-media-reports-say, 28 Jul 2026]
1407
Which of the following is NOT a directive issued by the Supreme Court regarding the youth protesters?
The court ordered an independent investigation into police conduct but did not order the immediate arrest of officers. The other three options are accurate descriptions of the court's interim directives. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019008/indias-top-court-orders-no-coercive-action-against-youth-protesters-and-release-of-minors-media-reports-say, 28 Jul 2026]
1408
Who is the Chief Justice of India presiding over the directives regarding the youth protests on July 28, 2026?
Chief Justice Surya Kant issued the interim directives to protect protesters and ensure an independent investigation into police conduct. Dharmendra Pradhan is the former Education Minister, and Tushar Mehta is the Solicitor General. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019008/indias-top-court-orders-no-coercive-action-against-youth-protesters-and-release-of-minors-media-reports-say, 28 Jul 2026]
1409
Which specific constitutional amendments have been the primary focus of the nationwide lawyers' movement in 2026?
The Lawyers Action Committee has organized protests against the 26th and 27th Constitutional Amendments, arguing that these measures compromise judicial independence. Other options are incorrect as they do not correspond to the specific legislation cited in the current political discourse. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018681/why-coercion-doesnt-work, 27 Jul 2026]
1410
Approximately how many people were reported to have contracted HIV in 2025?
The UNAIDS report specifies that 1.2 million people contracted HIV during the previous year. This figure underscores the ongoing challenge of the epidemic despite previous progress. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018957/world-risks-hiv-resurgence-as-funding-falls-18pc-unaids-says, 28 Jul 2026]
