A vote of no confidence is a parliamentary mechanism used to demonstrate that the executive government no longer enjoys the support of the majority of the legislature, thereby necessitating its resignation.
Article 58 of the Constitution of Pakistan defines the powers and limitations regarding the dissolution of the National Assembly, a critical mechanism for executive-legislative relations.
Article 91 of the Constitution of Pakistan establishes the framework for the Federal Cabinet, stipulating that the Cabinet, with the Prime Minister at its head, shall be collectively responsible to the National Assembly.
Collective security is a security arrangement in which each state in the system accepts that the security of one is the concern of all, and therefore commits to a collective response to threats against any member.
The ceasefire has been repeatedly tested by military incidents in and around the Gulf region, making the claim that it remained 'entirely free' of incidents false. The other statements accurately reflect the diplomatic and political events of June 2026. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006144/give-peace-a-little-more-chance-pm-shehbaz-calls-for-restraint-after-israel-iran-exchange-attacks, 08 Jun 2026]
1486
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]
1487
Consider the following statements about the Marka-i-Haq conflict:
1. The conflict escalation period lasted from April 2025 to May 2025.
2. The DG ISPR criticized the Indian military leadership for becoming politicized.
3. The conflict began with the Pahalgam incident.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate based on the provided text. The conflict spanned from the April 2025 Pahalgam incident to the May 2025 ceasefire, and the DG ISPR specifically highlighted the politicization of the Indian military as a strategic consequence. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1998318/we-are-prepared-dg-ispr-highlights-indigenous-military-capabilities-on-marka-i-haq-anniversary, 07 May 2026]
1488
What is the official name given by the state to the military conflict that occurred between Pakistan and India in 2025?
The state designated the entire conflict as 'Marka-i-Haq' (Battle of Truth). Operation Bunyanum Marsoos was a specific military operation conducted during that period. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1998318/we-are-prepared-dg-ispr-highlights-indigenous-military-capabilities-on-marka-i-haq-anniversary, 07 May 2026]
1489
What was the record voter turnout recorded during the 2026 Hungarian parliamentary elections?
The election saw a record turnout of 77.8 percent at 6:30 pm local time. This high participation reflects the intense public interest in the contest between Orban and Magyar. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1991135/viktor-orban-concedes-painful-defeat-to-conservative-peter-magyar-in-hungary-polls, 12 Apr 2026]
1490
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]
