The CJP movement focuses on unemployment, examination irregularities, and the government's authoritarian style. While other groups may advocate for regional autonomy, it is not a core pillar of the CJP's stated agenda. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017750/modi-vows-punishment-for-exam-fraud-in-first-comments-on-indian-student-protests, 23 Jul 2026]
552
Which of the following statements regarding the 2026 International Mathematical Olympiad is INCORRECT?
The statement that only one AI lab achieved a perfect score is incorrect because both Huawei and Xiaohongshu announced that their respective models achieved 100 percent. The other three statements accurately describe the testing and grading protocols followed during the event. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017757/ai-catches-up-with-humans-to-score-100pc-at-top-maths-contest, 23 Jul 2026]
553
On 2026-07-23, Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to establish which of the following to address examination fraud?
Prime Minister Modi announced the creation of fast-track courts specifically to expedite the prosecution of individuals involved in question paper leaks. This measure was proposed as a direct response to the student protests challenging the integrity of the national testing system. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017750/modi-vows-punishment-for-exam-fraud-in-first-comments-on-indian-student-protests, 23 Jul 2026]
554
Consider the following statements about the 2026 student protests in India:
1. The protests were triggered by a series of exam irregularities including paper leaks.
2. The movement has demanded the resignation of the education minister.
3. The government successfully prevented any injuries during the protests in New Delhi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are accurate as the protests were driven by exam fraud and calls for ministerial resignation. Statement 3 is incorrect because police actions, including tear gas and baton charges, resulted in at least 178 injuries. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017750/modi-vows-punishment-for-exam-fraud-in-first-comments-on-indian-student-protests, 23 Jul 2026]
555
Approximately how many candidates were forced to retake a medical entrance test due to a question paper leak in 2026?
The leak of a medical entrance question paper necessitated a re-examination for more than two million candidates. This incident was a primary driver of the public anger that fueled the student-led protests. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017750/modi-vows-punishment-for-exam-fraud-in-first-comments-on-indian-student-protests, 23 Jul 2026]
556
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]
557
Consider the following statements about the environmental situation in Europe as of July 2026:
1. Europe is identified as the world's fastest-warming continent.
2. The Western Balkans have experienced a shift in danger from heatwaves to hailstorms.
3. The average high temperature in Western Europe was recorded as being three degrees above the 1961-1990 normal for July 22.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate based on the provided information. Europe is confirmed as the fastest-warming continent, the Western Balkans faced a transition to hailstorms, and the temperature anomaly for July 22 was indeed three degrees above the historical baseline. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017665/spain-france-struggle-with-wildfires-as-heat-grips-europes-south, 23 Jul 2026]
558
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement, which led the 2026 protests in New Delhi, initially emerged as a response to remarks made by which official?
The CJP movement began in May 2026 as a satirical reaction to reports that Chief Justice Surya Kant had compared young people to 'cockroaches' and 'parasites' during a court hearing. The movement subsequently broadened its scope to include issues of unemployment and governance. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017750/modi-vows-punishment-for-exam-fraud-in-first-comments-on-indian-student-protests, 23 Jul 2026]
559
Which of the following statements regarding the recent fuel pricing policy is INCORRECT?
The All Pakistan Dealers Association rejected the daily pricing decision and considered protest plans, making the incorrect statement. The other statements accurately reflect the government's policy and the usage of fuel types. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017573/govt-increases-petrol-price-by-rs639-diesel-by-rs783-per-litre, 22 Jul 2026]
560
Consider the following statements about the BPS-2026 notification:
1. The new pay scales apply to federal civil employees paid from both civil and defence estimates.
2. Employees posted abroad are eligible to receive the Ad hoc Relief Allowance-2026 during their foreign tenure.
3. The 2022 and 2025 ad hoc relief allowances were abolished upon the implementation of the new scales.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the notification covers both civil and defence estimates. Statement 3 is correct as the 2022 and 2025 allowances were merged and abolished. Statement 2 is incorrect because employees posted abroad are explicitly excluded from receiving the allowance during their foreign posting. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431195/salary-increase-notified-govt-issues-revised-bps-2026-for-civil-servants, 22 Jul 2026]
