The leadership urged for dialogue and the cessation of protests to restore peace and advance the electoral process. There was no call for the immediate dissolution of the AJK Legislative Assembly; rather, the focus was on maintaining the constitutional framework. [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]
612
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]
613
Which of the following criteria is primarily utilized by Transparency International to determine the rankings in the Corruption Perceptions Index?
The Corruption Perceptions Index serves as a governance metric by aggregating expert assessments and surveys to measure the perceived integrity of public sector institutions, rather than measuring absolute corruption levels.
Consider the following statements regarding policy developments and national events occurring in August 2026:
1. The Sindh Governor has taken steps toward institutional modernization by inaugurating an AI laboratory at an engineering university.
2. The Government of Pakistan has unveiled a roadmap to restructure and unbundle existing gas utility companies into five distinct entities.
3. The national transport sector has announced a nationwide protest action slated to commence on August 8 due to operational grievances.
All statements are verified: the Governor of Sindh inaugurated an AI laboratory at SSUET; the government formally proposed restructuring gas utilities SNGPL and SSGCL into five entities; and transport associations have confirmed a nationwide strike beginning August 8. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40433354/nehal-inaugurates-ai-lab-at-ssuet]
615
At which venue is the first Test match between Pakistan and the West Indies being played?
The match is being hosted at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, which is noted as the 13th Test venue in the Caribbean. Sabina Park and Kensington Oval are other prominent Caribbean cricket grounds but are not the site of this specific match. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018615/pakistan-seize-control-but-hope-joseph-fight-on-as-west-indies-reach-303-7-at-lunch, 27 Jul 2026]
616
Consider the following statements about the repatriation of Afghan nationals:
1. The government reported that over 1.1 million Afghan nationals were deported in 2025.
2. The current repatriation drive was first launched in 2023.
3. The directive requires daily reporting to the Ministry of Interior starting from July 10, 2026.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as 1,155,221 individuals were deported in 2025. Statement 2 is correct as the drive began in 2023. Statement 3 is incorrect because the daily reporting requirement commences on July 11, 2026, not July 10. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011435/interior-ministry-issues-directive-to-arrest-afghan-nationals-without-valid-visas-from-july-10, 28 Jun 2026]
617
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]
618
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]
619
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]
620
Which of the following statements regarding the security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is INCORRECT?
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]
