The WTO's core mandate is to facilitate the implementation, administration, and operation of trade agreements and to provide a platform for trade negotiations and dispute resolution.
Consider the following statements about Spain's football achievements:
1. Spain is the first country to hold both the men's and women's FIFA World Cup titles simultaneously.
2. The 2026 World Cup victory was Spain's first-ever title in the tournament's history.
3. The victory parade route in Madrid was planned to conclude at Cibeles square.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as Spain's women won in 2023 and men in 2026. Statement 2 is incorrect because this was Spain's second title, the first being in 2010. Statement 3 is correct as Cibeles square is the traditional celebration point. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017043/fifa-world-cup-heroes-spain-return-home-ahead-of-victory-parade, 20 Jul 2026]
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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]
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Which Israeli official is noted for having stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound approximately 14 times since 2023?
Itamar Ben-Gvir, the Israeli National Security Minister, is identified as having repeatedly entered the compound. The other individuals listed are prominent Israeli political figures but are not cited in the report as having performed these specific actions. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1993856/reprehensible-pakistan-condemns-storming-of-al-aqsa-mosque-compound-raising-of-israeli-flag-in-its-courtyard, 21 Apr 2026]
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Consider the following statements about the energy sector reforms discussed on 28 July 2026:
1. The government aims to increase strategic petroleum reserves to mitigate supply shocks.
2. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) is slated for performance-related reforms.
3. The federal budget for FY24-25 provided full, uninterrupted support for the 2023 refining policy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 and 2 are correct as they reflect the PM's directives. Statement 3 is incorrect because the federal budget for FY24-25 actually nullified many incentives in the 2023 policy, causing refineries to pause their projects. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018968/pm-orders-increase-in-countrys-strategic-petroleum-reserves-changes-to-oil-refining-policy-approved, 28 Jul 2026]
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Which of the following is NOT a stated objective of the amendments to the Pakistan Oil Refining Policy 2023?
The policy aims to reduce, not increase, the production of furnace oil and low-quality petroleum products. The other three options are core objectives of the approved amendments. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018968/pm-orders-increase-in-countrys-strategic-petroleum-reserves-changes-to-oil-refining-policy-approved, 28 Jul 2026]
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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]
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The PTI founder was initially imprisoned in August 2023 for concealing details regarding which of the following?
The initial imprisonment in August 2023 was related to the concealment of details concerning Toshakhana gifts. While the Al-Qadir Trust case is also mentioned, the specific charge for the August 2023 arrest was the Toshakhana case. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2000491/barbs-fly-in-senate-over-pti-founders-health-access-to-political-prisoners, 15 May 2026]
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Consider the following statements about the ICC warrant debate in New York City:
1. The New York City Mayor claimed that the federal government has the authority to join the ICC and execute warrants.
2. The United States President vowed that the Israeli Prime Minister would not face arrest during the UN General Assembly summit.
3. The ICC warrant is based on allegations related to the offensive in Gaza following the October 2023 attack.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually correct based on the events of July 2026. The Mayor acknowledged federal primacy, the President publicly stated the Prime Minister would not be arrested, and the ICC's warrant is linked to the post-October 2023 Gaza offensive. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017473/he-is-a-war-criminal-mamdani-says-nyc-cannot-arrest-netanyahu-on-icc-warrant-urges-us-federal-officials-to-step-in, 22 Jul 2026]
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In 2023, which judicial body upheld the legality of fixing the minimum marriage age at 18 in Pakistan?
The Federal Shariat Court ruled in 2023 that the minimum marriage age of 18 is consistent with Islamic principles. While other courts handle constitutional matters, the Federal Shariat Court specifically addressed the alignment of this age limit with Islamic law. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018441/child-marriage, 26 Jul 2026]
