The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) is the media affairs wing of the Pakistan Armed Forces responsible for issuing official statements regarding military operations and security incidents. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1996454/13-terrorists-killed-as-bids-to-infiltrate-pak-afghan-border-in-kp-foiled-ispr, 30 Apr 2026]
1352
What is the primary reason cited by President Donald Trump for his dissatisfaction with the latest Iranian proposal?
President Trump explicitly stated that the Iranian offer contained specific demands that he could not accept, though he did not provide granular details. While he also mentioned that the Iranian leadership appeared disjointed, the primary reason for his rejection of the proposal was the content of the offer itself. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1996711/trump-not-satisfied-with-irans-new-proposal-says-truce-terminated-hostilities-as-war-powers-deadline-arrives, 01 May 2026]
1353
Who currently serves as the Federal Minister for Power in Pakistan?
Awais Leghari is the incumbent Power Minister who directed NEPRA to abolish the licensing requirements for small solar users. The other options are not the current minister. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1995812/nepra-abolishes-licence-requirement-fee-for-small-solar-users, 28 Apr 2026]
1354
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is a body associated with which of the following institutions?
The FOMC is the branch of the US Federal Reserve that determines the direction of monetary policy, including interest rate decisions. The other institutions listed have their own distinct policy-making committees. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1996151/oil-spikes-while-stocks-slip-ahead-of-us-fed-rate-decision, 29 Apr 2026]
1355
Consider the following statements about the Senate vehicle procurement controversy:
1. The vehicle was purchased during the 2024-2025 financial year.
2. The Senate Secretariat claimed the purchase was part of a transparent procurement process.
3. The vehicle was delivered to the Senate Chairperson in May 2025.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the purchase occurred in the 2024-2025 financial year. Statement 2 is correct as the Secretariat cited a transparent procurement process. Statement 3 is incorrect because the vehicle was delivered in March 2026, not May 2025 (which was when the payment was made). [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1982703/rebuttal-on-purchase-of-luxury-vehicle-for-yousaf-raza-gilani-from-senate-budget-leaves-questions-unanswered, 16 Mar 2026]
1356
How many countries currently host schools that offer internationally recognised exams through Cambridge International Education?
Cambridge International Education provides its assessment services to schools in more than 160 countries globally. This extensive reach necessitates rigorous security protocols to maintain the integrity of the examination process. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1996140/amid-furore-on-social-media-cambridge-says-aware-of-reports-about-question-paper-leak, 29 Apr 2026]
1357
Which of the following statements regarding the Senate Secretariat's rebuttal is INCORRECT?
The Senate Secretariat's rebuttal did not mention the cost of the car, making the incorrect statement. The other options accurately reflect the content of the official response. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1982703/rebuttal-on-purchase-of-luxury-vehicle-for-yousaf-raza-gilani-from-senate-budget-leaves-questions-unanswered, 16 Mar 2026]
1358
Consider the following statements about the 2026 global economic outlook:
1. The World Bank projects that inflation in developing economies will be higher than previously expected before the conflict.
2. Urea prices are expected to jump by 60% in 2026.
3. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is expected to return to pre-war levels by early 2026.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as inflation was revised upward by one percentage point. Statement 2 is correct regarding the 60% jump in urea. Statement 3 is incorrect because the baseline assumption is a return to pre-war levels by late 2026, not early 2026. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1995842/energy-prices-expected-to-surge-24pc-reaching-highest-level-since-2022-russia-ukraine-war-world-bank-assessment, 28 Apr 2026]
1359
In which two districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa did the security forces foil infiltration attempts on April 30, 2026?
The ISPR confirmed that the two separate infiltration attempts occurred in the Mohmand and North Waziristan districts. These areas are critical points along the Pak-Afghan border where security forces maintain high vigilance. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1996454/13-terrorists-killed-as-bids-to-infiltrate-pak-afghan-border-in-kp-foiled-ispr, 30 Apr 2026]
1360
Consider the following statements regarding the heatwave conditions in Sindh as of May 2, 2026:
1. The PMD predicted dust thunderstorms in districts including Shikarpur and Ghotki.
2. The Chief Minister directed that special arrangements be made in hospitals for heatstroke patients.
3. The heatwave alert was issued for the entire province of Sindh, including coastal areas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the PMD predicted dust storms in districts like Shikarpur and Ghotki. Statement 2 is correct as the CM ordered hospital preparations. Statement 3 is incorrect because the alert was specifically focused on the central and upper regions of the province, not the entire province including coastal areas. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1996972/cm-murad-urges-public-to-take-precautionary-measures-amid-heatwave-alert-for-sindhs-central-upper-regions, 02 May 2026]
