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1441
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]
1442
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]
1443
Who is the current Education Minister of India whose resignation is being demanded by the 'Cockroach' movement protesters?
Dharmendra Pradhan is the Education Minister of India. JP Nadda is the Health Minister, who engaged with the protesters to discuss their demands. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017491/exam-paper-leak-protests-and-gandhi-siblings-arrest-indias-cockroach-youth-movement-explained, 22 Jul 2026]
1444
Consider the following statements about the 2026 NEET protest movement:
1. The movement is led by a group that calls itself the 'Cockroach Janta Party'.
2. The protests were triggered by the leakage of question papers for the medical entrance exam.
3. Opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi were detained by police during the protests.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate based on the events of July 2026. The movement is indeed named the 'Cockroach Janta Party', the NEET leak was the primary trigger, and the Gandhi siblings were detained after protesting near the Prime Minister's residence. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017491/exam-paper-leak-protests-and-gandhi-siblings-arrest-indias-cockroach-youth-movement-explained, 22 Jul 2026]
1445
What is the primary purpose of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) in India?
NEET is the sole gateway for undergraduate medical school entrance in India. Other exams mentioned, such as those for police or teachers, are separate recruitment processes. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017491/exam-paper-leak-protests-and-gandhi-siblings-arrest-indias-cockroach-youth-movement-explained, 22 Jul 2026]
1446
The 'Cockroach Janta Party' movement gained significant traction on which social media platform?
The movement amassed millions of followers on Instagram within days of its creation in mid-May 2026. It utilized this platform to channel youth frustration regarding unemployment and exam irregularities. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017491/exam-paper-leak-protests-and-gandhi-siblings-arrest-indias-cockroach-youth-movement-explained, 22 Jul 2026]
1447
Which of the following is NOT a demand made by the protesters of the 'Cockroach' movement?
The protesters demand the resignation of the Education Minister, the release of Sonam Wangchuk, and financial compensation for affected families. Dissolution of Parliament is not a stated demand of this movement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017491/exam-paper-leak-protests-and-gandhi-siblings-arrest-indias-cockroach-youth-movement-explained, 22 Jul 2026]
1448
Regarding the security and administrative developments reported on July 18, 2026, consider the following statements:
1. Security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in Wana to intercept an explosive-laden vehicle.
2. The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) neutralized a wanted terrorist specifically in the Dera Ismail Khan region.
3. The Lawyers Action Committee (LAC) has expressed support for the current government's judicial appointment process.
Which of the following describes the accuracy of these statements?
Statements 1 and 2 accurately reflect success in intelligence-based operations in Wana and DI Khan respectively. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Lawyers Action Committee has denounced the current judicial appointment process as 'horse trading' and has initiated a protest movement against it. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016455/terrorist-killed-as-security-forces-destroy-explosive-laden-vehicle-intended-for-suicide-attack-in-wana-state-media]
1449
Arrange the following 2026 events in the chronological order of their occurrence or implementation date mentioned in the reports:
The security operations in Wana and the announcement regarding daily fuel pricing occurred on July 18, 2026. The shift in US visa policy was finalized on July 18, while the integration of the Claude Fable 5 model is explicitly scheduled for July 20, 2026, placing it as the latest event in the sequence. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016455/terrorist-killed-as-security-forces-destroy-explosive-laden-vehicle-intended-for-suicide-attack-in-wana-state-media]
1450
Which federal agency was discussed in the Senate regarding its procedures for passenger screening and offloading?
The Parliamentary Affairs Minister clarified that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) manages immigration counters and follows established procedures for passenger scrutiny. The other agencies listed do not handle standard immigration offloading procedures. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1999725/treasury-opposition-clash-in-senate-as-jui-f-senator-questions-terrorism-in-kp, 12 May 2026]
