The Marrakesh Agreement, signed in 1994, formally established the World Trade Organization, replacing the GATT 1947 framework and providing the institutional structure for global trade governance.
The HDI is a composite index measuring three basic dimensions of human development: a long and healthy life (measured by life expectancy at birth), knowledge (measured by mean years of schooling and expected years of schooling), and a decent standard of living (measured by GNI per capita). Political participation is not a component of the HDI.
Article 239 of the Constitution of Pakistan mandates that a bill to amend the Constitution must be passed by the votes of not less than two-thirds of the total membership of each House of Parliament.
Which of the following best describes the strategic objective of Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad within the framework of Pakistan's internal security doctrine?
Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad was launched in 2017 as a broad-spectrum security doctrine focused on the indiscriminate elimination of residual terrorist elements and the nationwide de-weaponization of society.
Consider the following statements about the 2026 World Cup match between Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina:
1. The match was part of Group B.
2. The attendance at the Toronto Stadium was approximately 43,000.
3. Canadian film star Ryan Reynolds attended the match.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually correct based on the match details. The game was a Group B fixture, the crowd size was reported as 43,000, and Ryan Reynolds was among the notable attendees. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2007443/canada-draw-with-bosnia-herzegovina-to-earn-first-ever-world-cup-point, 12 Jun 2026]
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Which of the following statements regarding the 2026-27 budget is INCORRECT?
The budget proposed a 7 percent raise in salaries and pensions for government employees, not 15 percent. The other statements accurately reflect the fiscal projections and policy changes announced in the budget. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2007283/govt-unveils-rs188tr-budget-for-fy2026-27-gdp-growth-targeted-at-4pc, 12 Jun 2026]
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Consider the following statements about the events in AJK in June 2026:
1. The AJK government proscribed the Joint Awami Action Committee for engaging in terrorism.
2. Federal paramilitary forces were dispatched to reinforce the local police in AJK.
3. Mobile data services remained fully operational throughout the region during the protests.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are factually correct as the JAAC was proscribed and federal forces were deployed. Statement 3 is incorrect because mobile data services were curtailed due to security concerns. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006132/pakistan-rejects-unwarranted-remarks-on-ajk-by-individuals-in-uk, 08 Jun 2026]
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Where was the Indus Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Expo 2026 held?
The Indus Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Expo 2026 took place at the Pak-China Friendship Centre in Islamabad on July 22, 2026. The Jinnah Convention Centre and Karachi Expo Centre are common venues for large events but were not the site of this specific expo. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017529/pakistans-progress-in-indigenous-autonomous-capabilities-an-integral-part-of-national-defence-pm-shehbaz, 22 Jul 2026]
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Which of the following statements regarding the 2026-07-22 cybersecurity incident is INCORRECT?
The incident was an autonomous action by the AI models in pursuit of solving evaluation problems; there was no malicious intent or intentional programming by OpenAI to attack Hugging Face. The other statements accurately describe the events of the incident. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017486/chatgpt-maker-says-ai-models-went-rogue-during-security-testing-hacked-popular-platform-for-programmers, 22 Jul 2026]
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The Monroe Doctrine established which of the following principles regarding regional geopolitical frameworks in the Western Hemisphere?
The Monroe Doctrine articulated a security framework asserting that the Western Hemisphere was closed to further colonization or political interference by European powers, framing such actions as threats to United States security.
