Itamar Ben Gvir is the National Security Minister who posted the footage on his social media account. Benjamin Netanyahu is the Prime Minister, and Gideon Saar is the Foreign Minister, both of whom criticized Ben Gvir's actions. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001815/monstrous-disgraceful-and-inhumane-israeli-minister-sparks-outcry-over-video-of-bound-flotilla-activists, 20 May 2026]
1962
What is the name of the counter-terrorism vision approved by the Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan?
The ISPR explicitly identified 'Azm-i-Istehkam' as the vision currently guiding the relentless counter-terrorism campaign. Zarb-e-Azb and Radd-ul-Fasaad were previous military operations. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001537/security-forces-kill-22-terrorists-in-north-waziristan-operation-ispr, 19 May 2026]
1963
Which of the following international security doctrines posits that an attack on one member state is considered an attack on all members?
Collective security is a security arrangement, political, regional, or global, in which each state in the system accepts that the security of one is the concern of all, and therefore commits to a collective response to threats.
Kew Gardens in southwest London recorded a temperature of 34.8°C, which the Met Office confirmed as the hottest May day on record for the UK. Other locations did not reach this specific record-breaking threshold. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2003065/mini-version-of-hell-heat-dome-over-europe-scorches-uk-france-spain, 25 May 2026]
1965
Consider the following statements about the geopolitical situation in the Strait of Hormuz as of May 2026:
1. The Strait of Hormuz handled approximately one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas traffic prior to the war.
2. President Trump confirmed that the US is currently discussing the easing of sanctions on Iran as part of a peace deal.
3. Ebrahim Azizi stated that Iranian demands include the right to enrich uranium and maintain authority over the strait.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 2 is incorrect because President Trump explicitly stated that the US was not discussing easing sanctions on Iran. Statements 1 and 3 are factually accurate based on the reported geopolitical context. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2003525/us-strikes-iran-drawing-retaliatory-attack-on-american-base-after-trump-dismisses-report-of-hormuz-deal, 28 May 2026]
1966
The diplomatic engagement between Ishaq Dar and Marco Rubio on May 28, 2026, primarily focuses on reviewing bilateral relations and addressing which regional conflict?
The visit is framed within the context of Islamabad's efforts to negotiate a peace pact to end the ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran. Other conflicts mentioned in the options are not the primary focus of this specific diplomatic mission. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2003563/dar-to-meet-rubio-in-washington-tomorrow-fo, 28 May 2026]
1967
The drone attacks on Saudi Arabia in May 2026 were described by the Pakistani Foreign Office as a violation of which fundamental international principle?
The Foreign Office explicitly stated that the attacks constituted a serious violation of the kingdom's sovereignty and territorial integrity. This language is standard in diplomatic condemnations regarding cross-border aggression. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001312/pakistan-condemns-drone-strike-on-saudi-arabia-expresses-solidarity-with-riyadh, 18 May 2026]
1968
What is the name of the new body established by Iran to manage the Strait of Hormuz as of May 18, 2026?
The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) was announced by Iran's Supreme National Security Council to provide real-time updates and manage traffic. The other options are plausible-sounding distractors but do not represent the official entity. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001272/iran-officially-announces-new-body-to-manage-strait-of-hormuz-top-security-council, 18 May 2026]
1969
Who is the current Defence Minister of Pakistan as of May 18, 2026?
Khawaja Muhammad Asif is the serving Defence Minister of Pakistan. Azam Nazir Tarar is the Law Minister, and Upendra Dwivedi is the Indian Army Chief. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001298/india-will-be-relegated-to-history-if-it-attempts-misadventure-against-pakistan, 18 May 2026]
1970
Which of the following security doctrines is primarily predicated on the use of credible threats to discourage an adversary from initiating hostile actions?
The Deterrence Doctrine relies on the credible threat of retaliation or the imposition of unacceptable costs to prevent an adversary from taking specific actions, serving as a core pillar of international security.
