The DG ISPR stated that Kashmir remains an internationally recognized dispute, but he did not claim that the conflict resulted in its immediate dissolution. The other three options were explicitly listed as strategic consequences. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1998318/we-are-prepared-dg-ispr-highlights-indigenous-military-capabilities-on-marka-i-haq-anniversary, 07 May 2026]
1402
According to the DG ISPR, what was the first strategic consequence of Marka-i-Haq?
The DG ISPR explicitly stated that the first strategic consequence was the debunking of the Indian narrative that Pakistan was a source of terrorism. This was a central point in his address regarding the conflict's aftermath. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1998318/we-are-prepared-dg-ispr-highlights-indigenous-military-capabilities-on-marka-i-haq-anniversary, 07 May 2026]
1403
Who among the following was present alongside the DG ISPR during the press conference on May 7, 2026?
Rear Admiral Shifaat Ali, the Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Operations), and Air Vice Marshal Tariq Ghazi were the officials present at the press conference. The other options are high-ranking officials who were not mentioned as attendees at this specific event. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1998318/we-are-prepared-dg-ispr-highlights-indigenous-military-capabilities-on-marka-i-haq-anniversary, 07 May 2026]
1404
According to the Pentagon, approximately how many commercial vessels were reported as trapped in the Arabian Gulf as of May 5, 2026?
General Dan Caine stated that there were more than 1,550 commercial vessels trapped in the region. This figure highlights the significant economic impact of the Strait's closure. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1997773/us-threatens-devastating-response-to-any-iran-attack-on-shipping, 05 May 2026]
1405
Which of the following statements regarding the border security situation as of April 30, 2026, is INCORRECT?
The infiltration attempts occurred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, not Balochistan. The other statements accurately reflect the official position and actions reported by the ISPR. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1996454/13-terrorists-killed-as-bids-to-infiltrate-pak-afghan-border-in-kp-foiled-ispr, 30 Apr 2026]
1406
What specific directive did the Chief Minister of Sindh issue to district administrations in response to the May 2026 heatwave alert?
Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah explicitly instructed district administrations in the affected areas to establish heatwave relief camps to provide support to the public. This measure is a standard institutional response to mitigate the impact of extreme weather events. [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]
1407
Which of the following infrastructure elements was specifically mentioned by the PMD as being vulnerable to damage from dust storms during the May 2026 heatwave?
The PMD warned that wind or dust storms could damage loose structures, specifically citing electric poles, trees, vehicles, and solar panels. Solar panels are particularly vulnerable to high-velocity winds and debris associated with such weather events. [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]
1408
The Pakistan Meteorological Department predicted that daytime maximum temperatures in the affected Sindh districts would be how many degrees Celsius above normal?
The PMD forecast indicated that temperatures in the central and upper regions of Sindh were likely to be 3-5 degrees Celsius above the seasonal normal. This deviation is the threshold used by the department to define the severity of the heatwave conditions. [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]
1409
Which Pakistani political figure was reported to be part of the Global Sumud Flotilla mission?
Former Jamaat-i-Islami senator Mushtaq Ahmad was identified as a participant in the humanitarian mission. Ishaq Dar is the Foreign Minister who issued the condemnation statement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1996359/pakistan-10-other-nations-condemn-israeli-assault-on-gaza-aid-flotilla-unlawful-detention-of-activists, 30 Apr 2026]
1410
Consider the following statements about the situation in the Strait of Hormuz as of May 5, 2026:
1. The US-Iran ceasefire has been officially terminated by the Pentagon.
2. Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to the US-Israeli war.
3. US forces have intercepted missiles and drones fired by Iran during the current conflict.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is false because the Pentagon chief explicitly stated that the ceasefire still holds. Statements 2 and 3 are factually accurate based on the reported events. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1997773/us-threatens-devastating-response-to-any-iran-attack-on-shipping, 05 May 2026]
