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601
In which month and year did the ISPR Director General, Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, hold a press conference regarding terrorist infiltration challenges?
The Ministry of Information referenced a press conference held by the ISPR DG in November 2025, where he discussed the security challenges and infiltration issues at the Pak-Afghan border. Option D is incorrect because the date is explicitly provided in the source. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1987562/devoid-of-facts-info-ministry-rubbishes-claims-of-barbed-wire-being-removed-along-pak-afghan-border, 01 Apr 2026]
602
Consider the following statements about the current situation in AJK:
1. The AJK Legislative Assembly has officially supported the retention of the refugee seats.
2. Federal paramilitary forces have been deployed to assist the local police in AJK.
3. The JAAC protest is scheduled to take place after the July 27 elections.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the assembly defended the status quo. Statement 2 is correct as federal paramilitary forces were dispatched to reinforce the police. Statement 3 is incorrect because the protest is scheduled for June 9, which is before the July 27 elections. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2005870/bilawal-says-will-meet-pm-shehbaz-over-ajk-situation-state-media-reports-jaac-head-office-sealed, 07 Jun 2026]
603
Which of the following statements regarding the regional conflict in June 2026 is INCORRECT?
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]
604
Consider the following statements about the political situation in AJK as of June 17, 2026:
1. The PML-N leadership expressed concern over the loss of lives during recent clashes.
2. AJK elections are scheduled to take place at the end of the following month.
3. The government of Pakistan has consistently supported the Kashmiri struggle for self-determination.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
All three statements are accurate: the leadership expressed sorrow over casualties, elections are slated for the end of July 2026, and the official stance of Pakistan remains supportive of the right to self-determination. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008589/nawaz-urges-ajk-to-end-protests-sit-ins-and-engage-in-meaningful-dialogue-with-govt, 17 Jun 2026]
605
Nawaz Sharif returned to Pakistan on June 16, 2026, after spending three weeks in which two countries?
Nawaz Sharif returned to Lahore after a three-week visit to Switzerland and Saudi Arabia. The other options represent common travel destinations for Pakistani officials but are not the locations mentioned in this context. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008589/nawaz-urges-ajk-to-end-protests-sit-ins-and-engage-in-meaningful-dialogue-with-govt, 17 Jun 2026]
606
What is the theme of the World Hepatitis Day observed on July 28, 2026?
The theme for the 2026 observance is 'Hepatitis: Let’s break it down', which focuses on removing barriers to prevention, testing, and treatment. The other options are variations of past or hypothetical themes. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018920/ending-hepatitis, 28 Jul 2026]
607
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]
608
Which of the following issues was specifically cited as a cause for the recent public protests in Azad Jammu and Kashmir?
Public protests in AJK have been linked to several grievances, including inflation, electricity tariffs, and the specific issue of the 12 reserved refugee seats in the legislative assembly. Option D is incorrect because A is a factually cited cause. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008589/nawaz-urges-ajk-to-end-protests-sit-ins-and-engage-in-meaningful-dialogue-with-govt, 17 Jun 2026]
609
Which of the following institutional mechanisms is central to the operational mandate of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)?
SAARC was established to foster regional cooperation in South Asia, focusing on economic growth, social progress, and cultural development rather than supranational political or military integration.
Consider the following statements about the conflict escalation on July 18, 2026:
1. Iran justified its actions by citing a Quranic command regarding reciprocal attacks.
2. The US and Iran have been testing escalation limits since the collapse of a ceasefire agreement.
3. Iranian health officials reported that over 500 people were killed in US strikes over the past three weeks.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the IRGC cited a Quranic command for their actions. Statement 2 is correct regarding the testing of escalation limits. Statement 3 is incorrect because the report stated 50 people were killed and 500 were injured, not 500 killed. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016426/iran-hits-gulf-states-and-jordan-after-seventh-night-of-us-strikes, 18 Jul 2026]
