The Annual Security Report 2025 indicates a 44 percent year-on-year surge in violence in KP, making the claim of a decrease factually incorrect. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1979783/13-terrorists-killed-in-5-intelligence-driven-operations-across-kp-ispr, 08 Mar 2026]
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What is the primary reason cited by President Donald Trump for his dissatisfaction with the latest Iranian proposal?
President Trump explicitly stated that the Iranian offer contained specific demands that he could not accept, though he did not provide granular details. While he also mentioned that the Iranian leadership appeared disjointed, the primary reason for his rejection of the proposal was the content of the offer itself. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1996711/trump-not-satisfied-with-irans-new-proposal-says-truce-terminated-hostilities-as-war-powers-deadline-arrives, 01 May 2026]
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Who is the current US Secretary of State who testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on June 2, 2026?
Marco Rubio is the current US Secretary of State who appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on June 2, 2026, to discuss the State Department's budget and the ongoing conflict with Iran. Antony Blinken and Mike Pompeo are former Secretaries of State. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004681/iran-willing-to-negotiate-aspects-of-nuclear-programme-rubio-says-amid-escalating-scrutiny-over-war, 02 Jun 2026]
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What is the primary reason cited for Iran's recent suspension of nuclear negotiations?
Iran suspended the nuclear talks in protest over Israel's ongoing military strikes in Lebanon. While sanctions and the Strait of Hormuz are points of contention, the specific trigger for the suspension was the situation in Lebanon. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004681/iran-willing-to-negotiate-aspects-of-nuclear-programme-rubio-says-amid-escalating-scrutiny-over-war, 02 Jun 2026]
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Which of the following statements regarding the fuel cost situation in June 2026 is INCORRECT?
Electricity consumption in June 2026 was 13,066 billion units, which is lower than the 13,310 billion units recorded in June 2025. Therefore, the statement claiming consumption was higher is incorrect. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016204/power-companies-seek-rs120-per-unit-fuel-cost-adjustment-for-august, 17 Jul 2026]
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Consider the following statements about the US-Saudi nuclear cooperation agreement:
1. The agreement includes provisions for bilateral safeguards.
2. The deal is subject to review by the US Congress.
3. The agreement was signed in 2025 to coincide with the mutual defence pact.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as the deal includes bilateral safeguards and requires Congressional review. Statement 3 is incorrect because the nuclear agreement was signed in 2026, whereas the mutual defence pact mentioned in the text was signed in 2025. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017738/us-announces-civilian-nuclear-deal-with-saudi-arabia-says-it-includes-non-proliferation-safeguards, 23 Jul 2026]
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Which of the following concepts best describes the core security doctrine of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as articulated in Article 5?
Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty establishes the principle of collective defense, stipulating that an armed attack against one member is considered an attack against all members.
Article 47 of the Constitution of Pakistan provides the specific constitutional mechanism for the removal of the President from office on grounds of incapacity or gross misconduct.
Which of the following organs of the United Nations is primarily responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security under the UN Charter?
Under Chapter V of the UN Charter, the Security Council is vested with the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, possessing the authority to issue binding resolutions.
Which of the following international governance institutions is primarily mandated to oversee the global financial system and ensure exchange rate stability?
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is the central institution of the international monetary system, tasked with monitoring global economic developments and providing financial assistance to member states.
