#15821

In the context of the 2026 pharmaceutical conference, what percentage of pharmaceutical raw material does Pakistan currently import?

(a) 70 percent

(b) 90 percent

(c) 80 percent

(d) 95 percent

Explanation: The Federal Health Minister stated that Pakistan imports 90 percent of its pharmaceutical raw material, highlighting the need for domestic production. 80 percent refers to the digitalization status of DRAP services. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016621/pakistan-china-pharma-conference-ends-with-850m-agreements, 19 Jul 2026]

#15822

Who is the current Foreign Minister of Iran who met with the Pakistani delegation in Tehran on April 15, 2026?

(a) Abbas Araghchi

(b) Esmaeil Baqaei

(c) Hossein Amir-Abdollahian

(d) Mohammad Javad Zarif

Explanation: Abbas Araghchi is the Iranian Foreign Minister who welcomed Field Marshal Asim Munir in Tehran. Esmaeil Baqaei is the foreign ministry spokesman, not the Foreign Minister. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1991972/cdf-munir-visits-iran-alongside-delegation-as-part-of-mediation-efforts-holds-meeting-with-fm-araghchi, 15 Apr 2026]

#15823

Who is the current Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs visiting Pakistan in July 2026?

(a) Melanie Joly

(b) Anita Anand

(c) Chrystia Freeland

(d) None of these

Explanation: Anita Anand is the Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs who scheduled a visit to Pakistan in July 2026. The other names listed are former or alternative Canadian cabinet members, making them incorrect. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016734/canadian-foreign-minister-anita-anand-to-visit-pakistan-on-monday, 19 Jul 2026]

#15824

Which of the following is NOT a stated objective or outcome of the 2026 Pakistan-China Pharmaceutical and Healthcare B2B Investment Conference?

(a) Promotion of clinical trials and vocational training

(b) Local manufacturing of medical devices

(c) Domestic production of pharmaceutical raw materials

(d) Immediate privatization of all public sector hospitals

Explanation: The conference focused on investment, technology transfer, and local manufacturing to reduce imports; it did not involve the privatization of public hospitals. The other three options were explicitly mentioned as key discussion points. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016621/pakistan-china-pharma-conference-ends-with-850m-agreements, 19 Jul 2026]

#15825

Consider the following statements about the Pakistan-Canada diplomatic engagement in 2026: 1. The sixth round of Bilateral Political Consultations was held in Islamabad in February 2026. 2. Canada hosted the second round of negotiations for a Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement in June 2026. 3. The Canadian Foreign Minister is expected to meet with the President of Pakistan during her visit. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) All three

Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are factually correct regarding the 2026 diplomatic timeline. Statement 3 is incorrect because the report specifies that the Canadian Foreign Minister is expected to meet with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, not the President. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016734/canadian-foreign-minister-anita-anand-to-visit-pakistan-on-monday, 19 Jul 2026]

#15826

What was the percentage increase in cotton arrivals recorded in Sindh by July 15, 2026?

(a) 38.9 percent

(b) 77.3 percent

(c) 113.8 percent

(d) 90.0 percent

Explanation: Sindh recorded a 113.8 percent rise in cotton arrivals compared to the previous year. Punjab recorded a 38.9 percent increase, while the national average increase was 77.3 percent. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016601/early-cotton-arrivals-hit-record-527900-bales, 19 Jul 2026]

#15827

The mediation efforts led by Pakistan in April 2026 are primarily aimed at de-escalating tensions between which two countries?

(a) Pakistan and India

(b) Russia and Ukraine

(c) Saudi Arabia and Iran

(d) Iran and the United States

Explanation: The diplomatic efforts are focused on de-escalation between Iran and the United States, following direct talks held in Islamabad. The other options represent different geopolitical conflicts not addressed by this specific mediation mission. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1991972/cdf-munir-visits-iran-alongside-delegation-as-part-of-mediation-efforts-holds-meeting-with-fm-araghchi, 15 Apr 2026]

#15828

Which of the following statements regarding Kylian Mbappe's performance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is INCORRECT?

(a) He scored two goals in the third-place match against England.

(b) He reached his record-breaking total in 22 total World Cup appearances.

(c) He won the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Spain.

(d) He surpassed the previous record of 21 goals held by Lionel Messi.

Explanation: Statement D is incorrect because France played in the third-place match, not the final. Spain and Argentina were the teams competing in the 2026 final. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016719/frances-mbappe-becomes-world-cups-all-time-top-scorer, 19 Jul 2026]

#15829

Which of the following statements regarding the 2026 LHC ruling on dower is INCORRECT?

(a) The court ruled that dower is a proprietary right arising from the marriage contract.

(b) The court clarified that family courts cannot routinely convert cruelty-based suits into Khula without informed consent.

(c) The court stated that a wife's credible testimony regarding cruelty requires corroboration by medical certificates.

(d) The court maintained that dissolution of marriage and the right to dower are separate legal rights.

Explanation: The court explicitly ruled that a wife's credible testimony does not require medical certificates or police reports to be acted upon by a family court, making the incorrect statement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017050/wifes-right-to-dower-remains-protected-if-marriage-dissolved-due-to-husbands-misconduct-lhc, 20 Jul 2026]

#15830

The visit of the Canadian Foreign Minister to Pakistan in July 2026 marks the first such visit in how many years?

(a) 20 years

(b) 15 years

(c) 10 years

(d) 25 years

Explanation: Global Affairs Canada confirmed that the visit by Anita Anand in July 2026 is the first visit by a Canadian foreign minister to Pakistan in 20 years. This highlights the significance of the current diplomatic engagement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016734/canadian-foreign-minister-anita-anand-to-visit-pakistan-on-monday, 19 Jul 2026]

#15831

What was the total value of agreements finalized during the Pakistan-China Pharmaceutical and Healthcare B2B Investment Conference in 2026?

(a) $600 million

(b) $1.2 billion

(c) $850 million

(d) $250 million

Explanation: The conference concluded with total agreements worth $850 million, consisting of $600 million in contracts and $250 million in MoUs. $1.2 billion is the projected cost of imported vaccines by 2030, not the conference total. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016621/pakistan-china-pharma-conference-ends-with-850m-agreements, 19 Jul 2026]

#15832

Consider the following statements about the 2026 LHC ruling on dower rights: 1. The ruling was issued in response to a petition challenging a family court decision in Toba Tek Singh. 2. The court held that dower can be reduced or apportioned at the discretion of the family court in all dissolution cases. 3. The ruling highlights the legal confusion caused by the Federal Shariat Court striking down sub-sections (5) and (6) of Section 10 of the Family Courts Act, 1964. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) All three

Explanation: Statement 2 is incorrect because the court ruled that dower cannot be reduced or apportioned without a specific legal finding, rejecting the idea that it is at the court's discretion. Statements 1 and 3 accurately reflect the case background and the legal context provided in the ruling. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017050/wifes-right-to-dower-remains-protected-if-marriage-dissolved-due-to-husbands-misconduct-lhc, 20 Jul 2026]

#15833

Which of the following is NOT a component of the export-boosting schemes approved by the ECC on July 28, 2026?

(a) Enhanced Export Finance Scheme (E-EFS)

(b) Direct cash grants for industrial electricity bills

(c) Performance-based rebate on incremental exports

(d) Long-Term Export Growth Financing Facility (LTEGFF)

Explanation: The approved package includes E-EFS, LTEGFF, and a performance-based rebate scheme. Direct cash grants for electricity bills are not part of the three specific schemes mentioned in the ECC approval. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018926/ecc-okays-rs255bn-for-export-boosting-schemes, 28 Jul 2026]

#15834

Which of the following statements regarding the Australian market performance on July 27, 2026, is INCORRECT?

(a) The S&P/ASX 200 index rose to 8,851.30 points.

(b) Technology stocks jumped by 3.8%.

(c) Miners gained 2.1% during the session.

(d) The benchmark index fell by 0.9% on the previous Friday.

Explanation: The benchmark index fell by 0.8% on the previous Friday, not 0.9%. The other statements accurately reflect the market data from the session. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431982/australian-shares-rise-nearly-1-as-middle-east-de-escalation-boosts-sentiment, 27 Jul 2026]

#15835

Which of the following statements regarding the impact of the July 2026 oil price decline on the US economy is INCORRECT?

(a) It guarantees an immediate interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve.

(b) It provides the Federal Reserve with greater policy flexibility.

(c) It is expected to ease inflationary pressures.

(d) It follows a period where Brent crude had surged to $102 per barrel.

Explanation: While the decline in oil prices provides policy flexibility, it does not guarantee an interest rate cut, as market expectations were leaning toward a status quo or a future hike. The other statements accurately reflect the economic context described. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431972/indian-bonds-rebound-as-easing-middle-east-tensions-drag-oil-lower, 27 Jul 2026]

#15836

According to the Federation of Thai Industries, the production of which specific item dropped by 7.55% in June 2026?

(a) Automobiles

(b) Palm oil

(c) Electronics

(d) None of these

Explanation: The Federation of Thai Industries reported a 7.55% decline in automobile production. Palm oil production saw a much steeper decline of 33.2%, making it an incorrect choice. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431970/thai-june-factory-output-falls-31-yy-weaker-than-forecast, 27 Jul 2026]

#15837

Which of the following is NOT a concern raised by Pakistan regarding the current international system in the May 2026 UNSC debate?

(a) The expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

(b) Weaponization of water treaties

(c) The need for comprehensive UNSC reform

(d) Selective application of international law

Explanation: Pakistan's address focused on the selective application of law, the sanctity of water treaties (specifically the Indus Waters Treaty), and the necessity of UNSC reform. NATO expansion was not a topic addressed by the Foreign Minister in this specific speech. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2003210/pakistan-stresses-need-for-restraint-de-escalation-in-iran-us-conflict, 26 May 2026]

#15838

Which Indian diplomat represented his country during the UNSC debate on Afghanistan on March 10, 2026?

(a) Parvathaneni Harish

(b) Ruchira Kamboj

(c) Syed Akbaruddin

(d) T.S. Tirumurti

Explanation: Parvathaneni Harish served as the Indian Permanent Representative who articulated India's concerns regarding cross-border violence during the session. The other options represent former Indian diplomats at the UN. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980464/pakistan-india-exchange-sharp-words-at-un-security-council-over-afghanistan, 10 Mar 2026]

#15839

What is the total amount of subsidies approved by the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) for export promotion schemes on July 28, 2026?

(a) Rs155 billion

(b) Rs455 billion

(c) Rs355 billion

(d) Rs255 billion

Explanation: The ECC approved Rs255 billion in subsidies to boost exports through three distinct incentive schemes. This funding is intended to address the stagnation of annual exports at the $30 billion mark. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018926/ecc-okays-rs255bn-for-export-boosting-schemes, 28 Jul 2026]

#15840

Which company was identified as the heaviest mover during the market decline on March 9, 2026?

(a) K-Electric Limited

(b) First National Equities Limited

(c) The Bank of Punjab

(d) Engro Corporation

Explanation: K-Electric Limited was the heaviest mover during the session, tumbling 7.81 percent on a trading volume of over 127 million shares. The Bank of Punjab and First National Equities Limited also saw significant drops but had lower trading volumes. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980057/bloodbath-at-psx-as-kse-100-slides-over-11000-points, 09 Mar 2026]

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