The statement that multiple passengers on the Shalimar Express died is incorrect, as the only fatality was a railway employee on the goods train. The other statements accurately describe the direction, location, and nature of the derailment. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1982353/1-dead-as-lahore-bound-shalimar-express-derails-after-colliding-with-goods-train-in-naushahro-feroze, 15 Mar 2026]
1202
What is the primary objective stated by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the proposed direct negotiations with Lebanon?
Netanyahu explicitly stated that the negotiations would focus on the disarmament of Hezbollah and the establishment of peace relations. The other options represent different geopolitical goals not cited as the primary focus of these specific talks. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1990283/israel-seeks-peace-talks-with-lebanon-as-soon-as-possible-as-world-condemns-tel-avivs-bombardment-amid-us-iran-truce, 09 Apr 2026]
1203
Consider the following statements about the 2026 Islamabad Talks:
1. The talks were facilitated by the Pakistani government to address the US-Iran conflict.
2. The visa-free entry policy applied to all international journalists regardless of their country of origin.
3. The Iranian delegation included the governor of Iran's central bank.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as Pakistan acted as a mediator. Statement 2 is incorrect because the visa-free policy was restricted to delegates and journalists from the participating nations (US and Iran) only. Statement 3 is correct as the Iranian delegation included the governor of the central bank. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1990461/vance-en-route-iranian-delegation-touches-down-for-islamabad-talks, 10 Apr 2026]
1204
The 2026 US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad were held during a two-week pause in hostilities that originally commenced on:
The conflict between the US and Iran, which prompted the mediation efforts, began on February 28, 2026. The talks in April were facilitated during a temporary pause in this specific conflict. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1990461/vance-en-route-iranian-delegation-touches-down-for-islamabad-talks, 10 Apr 2026]
1205
What is the primary objective of the Artemis mission series following the successful completion of Artemis II?
The Artemis program is specifically designed to return humans to the lunar surface, with the next phase of these missions targeted for 2028. Mars exploration is a long-term goal but not the immediate objective of the current Artemis sequence. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1990741/artemis-ii-astronauts-safely-back-on-earth-after-historic-trip-around-moon, 11 Apr 2026]
1206
Which of the following statements regarding the government's fuel price policy on April 10, 2026, is INCORRECT?
The government explicitly stated that targeted subsidy initiatives would not be discontinued. Options A, B, and D are factually correct statements regarding the policy announcement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1990554/govt-reduces-petrol-price-by-rs12-per-litre-hsd-by-rs135, 10 Apr 2026]
1207
Consider the following statements about the Artemis II mission:
1. The mission launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on April 1, 2026.
2. The Orion capsule experienced a planned radio blackout during re-entry.
3. The mission traveled a total distance of over 1 million kilometers.
All three statements are factually correct: the mission launched on April 1, 2026, from Florida, underwent a radio blackout due to ionized gas during re-entry, and covered a total distance of 1,117,515 kilometers. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1990741/artemis-ii-astronauts-safely-back-on-earth-after-historic-trip-around-moon, 11 Apr 2026]
1208
What is the permitted operating window for restaurants and food outlets in Sindh under the 2026 austerity notification?
The notification allows restaurants and food outlets to operate for dinner services between 7:00 PM and 11:30 PM. Takeaway and home delivery services are permitted to continue without these specific time restrictions. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1990483/sindh-implements-austerity-measures-notifies-early-market-closure-among-other-steps, 10 Apr 2026]
1209
Who visited Islamabad on April 10, 2026, to meet with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif regarding bilateral cooperation?
Mohammed bin Abdullah al Jadaan is the Saudi Finance Minister who conducted a one-day visit to Islamabad on the specified date. Faisal bin Farhan is the Foreign Minister, making him a plausible but incorrect distractor. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1990567/in-meeting-with-saudi-finance-minister-pm-emphasises-strong-commitment-to-expanding-cooperation-in-all-spheres, 10 Apr 2026]
1210
The quadrilateral moot held in Islamabad on March 29, 2026, focused on de-escalation efforts in which region?
The quadrilateral moot involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkiye was specifically convened to address the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The discussions aimed to facilitate a ceasefire between the US and Iran. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1991120/dar-briefs-turkish-saudi-egyptian-fms-on-islamabad-talks-reaffirms-support-for-diplomacy-and-dialogue, 12 Apr 2026]
