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Consider the following statements about the economic indicators of Pakistan in FY2026:
1. The GDP growth rate of 3.7pc is the highest recorded in the past four years.
2. The electricity, gas, and water supply industry experienced contraction during the fiscal year.
3. Large-scale manufacturing (LSM) recorded a decline of 6.1pc during the period.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as 3.7 percent is the highest growth in four years. Statement 2 is correct because the electricity, gas, and water supply industry contracted due to subsidy declines. Statement 3 is incorrect because LSM actually saw a rebound of 6.1 percent, not a decline. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006877/economy-grows-37pc-in-fy26-fastest-in-four-years-but-short-of-target, 11 Jun 2026]
872
Which of the following statements regarding the Zojila tunnel project is INCORRECT?
The statement regarding the 2025 operational date is incorrect, as the project is expected to be fully operational by 2028. The other options accurately describe the project's purpose, length, and location. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006369/india-nears-completion-of-strategic-himalayan-tunnel-near-china-border, 09 Jun 2026]
873
Which of the following statements regarding the FIA's 2026 anti-smuggling measures is INCORRECT?
The report states that illegal migration towards Europe actually declined by 26 percent in 2025, with a 64 percent drop recorded in January–February 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. Therefore, the statement claiming an increase is false. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006395/fia-disciplines-over-100-officials-over-human-smuggling-links-since-greece-boat-tragedy, 09 Jun 2026]
874
Which constitutional article in Pakistan mandates the establishment of a Public Service Commission for the Federation and the Provinces?
Article 242 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan provides the constitutional framework for the establishment and functions of the Public Service Commissions, ensuring the institutional mechanism for merit-based recruitment.
The Supreme Court specifically cited the Punjab Acid Control Act 2025 as a model for shifting from post-occurrence punishment to pre-emptive regulation. The other years are incorrect distractors regarding the specific provincial act mentioned. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006139/acid-attack-more-heinous-than-homicide-tool-of-patriarchal-violence-sc, 08 Jun 2026]
876
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]
877
The opposition alliance that condemned the Gilgit-Baltistan election process as an 'action replay' of the 2024 general elections is known as:
The Tehreek Tahaffuz Ayeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP), chaired by Mehmood Khan Achakzai, issued the statement rejecting the results. The JAAC is a separate organization mentioned in the context of protests in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006146/action-replay-of-2024-elections-pti-ttap-reject-gb-election-results-level-rigging-allegations, 08 Jun 2026]
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Which of the following governance metrics is primarily utilized to assess the perceived level of public sector corruption globally?
The Corruption Perceptions Index, published by Transparency International, is a standardized governance metric that ranks countries based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be.
The Federal Public Service Commission is the constitutional body mandated under the Constitution of Pakistan to conduct examinations for recruitment to the All-Pakistan Services and federal posts.
Consider the following statements about the UNGA presidency:
1. The UNGA president has the authority to set binding international policies for all member states.
2. The presidency is governed by a long-standing principle of geographical rotation among regional groups.
3. The president-elect serves a one-year term presiding over plenary meetings and managing debates.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because the UNGA president does not set binding policy; they facilitate negotiations and manage the agenda. Statements 2 and 3 accurately reflect the procedural and functional nature of the office. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004697/bangladesh-elected-president-of-un-general-assembly-in-closely-contested-vote, 02 Jun 2026]
