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Which intergovernmental organization was established in 1974 to coordinate responses to major disruptions in the supply of petroleum and to provide energy policy analysis?
The International Energy Agency (IEA) was created in the wake of the 1973 oil crisis to ensure energy security and facilitate international cooperation on energy policy, distinguishing it from producer-focused cartels like OPEC.
Consider the following statements about the recent petroleum sector developments:
1. The government has committed to submitting a summary regarding dealers' margins to the federal cabinet.
2. The APPPOA demanded that fuel prices be fixed on a monthly basis permanently.
3. The government has utilized approximately Rs100 billion to mitigate the impact of rising fuel prices since February 2026.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the minister confirmed a summary would be submitted. Statement 3 is correct regarding the fiscal support provided. Statement 2 is incorrect because the association was negotiating the transition from the new daily system, not demanding a permanent monthly fix as a primary condition. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017561/petrol-pump-owners-defer-strike-call-after-talks-with-petroleum-minister, 22 Jul 2026]
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Who was elected as the Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan in 2026?
Amjad Hussain of the PPP was elected as the Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan. Fida Muhammad Nashad was disqualified by the Supreme Appellate Court, making him an incorrect choice. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017537/newly-sworn-in-gb-cm-picks-8-ppp-4-ipp-assembly-members-to-join-his-cabinet-as-ministers, 22 Jul 2026]
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The Geneva Conventions serve as a foundational element of international law by establishing standards for which of the following?
The Geneva Conventions constitute a series of international treaties that codify the standards of international humanitarian law, specifically governing the treatment of non-combatants and prisoners of war.
Which of the following best describes the primary strategic objective of the Truman Doctrine within the context of Cold War international security doctrines?
The Truman Doctrine was a foundational security doctrine designed to provide military and economic aid to nations threatened by authoritarian regimes, specifically aiming to contain the influence of the Soviet Union.
The Bush Doctrine shifted US security policy toward preemptive action, asserting the right to strike potential threats before they fully materialize, a departure from traditional reactive containment.
The Truman Doctrine established the policy of containment, specifically targeting the expansion of Soviet influence and communist ideology in post-WWII Europe.
Under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, the Security Council is empowered to determine the existence of any threat to the peace and to decide what measures shall be taken, including economic sanctions and military action, to maintain or restore international peace and security.
The Strait of Hormuz serves as a critical geopolitical chokepoint primarily because it facilitates the transit of energy resources between which two maritime zones?
The Strait of Hormuz is the world's most important oil transit chokepoint, connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, which is essential for global energy security.
The Carter Doctrine, articulated in 1980, specifically identified the Persian Gulf as a region of vital national interest, establishing a security framework centered on the protection of global energy supply lines.
