Mohammad Ishaq Dar serves as the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan and conducted the official visit to Washington in May 2026. The other individuals listed are former foreign ministers of Pakistan. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2003632/pakistan-firmly-committed-to-stance-on-palestine-israel-dar-answers-question-on-abraham-accords, 29 May 2026]
1952
Consider the following statements about the regional security developments in May 2026:
1. The drone attacks on Saudi Arabia involved three drones that were successfully intercepted.
2. The UAE Industry Minister characterized the strike on the Barakah nuclear plant as a terrorist attack.
3. Pakistan's official response emphasized that military escalation is the only viable path to regional stability.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as three drones were intercepted. Statement 2 is correct as Dr. Sultan Al-Jaber labeled the strike a terrorist attack. Statement 3 is incorrect because Pakistan advocated for dialogue and diplomacy, not military escalation, as the path to stability. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001312/pakistan-condemns-drone-strike-on-saudi-arabia-expresses-solidarity-with-riyadh, 18 May 2026]
1953
Which of the following best describes the primary mandate of the International Monetary Fund regarding economic stabilization policies in member states?
The IMF's primary mandate is to ensure the stability of the international monetary system by monitoring exchange rates and balances of payments, and providing financial assistance to countries experiencing economic instability.
Which of the following global governance institutions is primarily mandated to oversee the international monetary system and provide financial stability?
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is the central institution of the international monetary system, tasked with monitoring global economic developments and providing financial assistance to member countries experiencing balance of payments difficulties.
The State Department requested a budget of 36 billion dollars for the fiscal year 2027, which was a subject of intense scrutiny during the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004681/iran-willing-to-negotiate-aspects-of-nuclear-programme-rubio-says-amid-escalating-scrutiny-over-war, 02 Jun 2026]
1957
Which of the following statements regarding the UNGA presidential election process is INCORRECT?
The election is conducted by secret ballot unless members agree otherwise, and it is not always a consensus-based process, as evidenced by the contested 2026 election. The other statements accurately describe the procedural framework. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004697/bangladesh-elected-president-of-un-general-assembly-in-closely-contested-vote, 02 Jun 2026]
1958
Which bowler took a career-best four-wicket haul during the second ODI of the 2026 series?
Nathan Ellis recorded a career-best four-wicket haul in the second ODI, which helped Australia level the series at 1-1. Matthew Kuhnemann also performed well in the series but his career-best was 3-38. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2005169/pakistan-upstage-australia-for-2-1-odi-series-win, 04 Jun 2026]
1959
Consider the following statements about the ongoing US-Iran diplomatic efforts:
1. The US administration is currently pursuing a Memorandum of Understanding to preserve a ceasefire.
2. Iranian state media claimed that a draft framework includes the withdrawal of US military forces from Iran's vicinity.
3. The US government has officially confirmed the accuracy of all details reported by Iranian state TV regarding the draft MoU.
Statement 1 and 2 are factually supported by the text. Statement 3 is incorrect because the White House explicitly rubbished the Iranian media reports, terming them 'not true'. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2003490/trump-cabinet-looks-forward-to-progress-on-iran-deal-in-coming-hours-days, 27 May 2026]
1960
Consider the following statements about the climate situation in Europe as of May 2026:
1. Climate advisers warned that UK infrastructure is built for a climate that no longer exists.
2. The Met Office described the May heat as exceptional even for mid-summer standards.
3. Human-induced climate change is identified as a factor increasing the frequency of such extreme weather events.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate based on the provided information. Climate advisers have urged infrastructure adaptation, the Met Office highlighted the exceptional nature of the May heat, and scientists link these events to human-induced climate change. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2003065/mini-version-of-hell-heat-dome-over-europe-scorches-uk-france-spain, 25 May 2026]
