The agreement explicitly does not include the 'Gold Standard,' which would have prohibited the kingdom from enriching uranium or reprocessing spent nuclear fuel. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017477/washington-plans-to-announce-nuclear-agreement-with-riyadh-us-media-reports, 22 Jul 2026]
2332
Consider the following statements about the digital economy initiatives in Pakistan:
1. The 3rd LCCI IT Freelancing Awards 2026 served as a platform to discuss digital skills training.
2. Punjab is the first province to launch large-scale artificial intelligence initiatives.
3. Freelancers are described as digital ambassadors who contribute to the national economy through foreign exchange.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate based on the event details. The LCCI awards provided the venue for the announcement, Punjab is leading in AI initiatives, and freelancers are officially recognized as digital ambassadors contributing to foreign exchange reserves. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016952/china-to-train-03m-pakistani-youths-in-digital-skills-annually-says-ahsan-iqbal, 20 Jul 2026]
2333
According to the US military, what is the primary objective of the ongoing strikes against Iranian military sites?
The US Central Command has explicitly stated that the strikes are intended to degrade Iran's capacity to disrupt maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. This is a strategic response to the ongoing conflict over regional energy chokepoints. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017476/us-continues-strikes-on-iran-for-11th-consecutive-night-triggering-air-defences-in-tehran, 22 Jul 2026]
2334
Which of the following international organizations is primarily mandated with the protection of global cultural heritage and the promotion of educational cooperation?
UNESCO is the specialized agency of the United Nations tasked with promoting international collaboration through educational, scientific, and cultural reforms to preserve global heritage.
Which of the following multilateral export control regimes is specifically designed to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons by controlling the transfer of nuclear-related materials and technology?
The Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) is a multilateral export control regime that seeks to contribute to the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons through the implementation of guidelines for nuclear exports and nuclear-related exports.
Strategic Autonomy refers to the ability of a state or entity to act independently in the international arena, ensuring that its security and foreign policy decisions are not dictated by reliance on external powers.
The OPCW is the intergovernmental organization mandated to oversee the implementation of the CWC, ensuring the destruction of existing chemical weapons and preventing their proliferation through verification regimes.
The Truman Doctrine established the policy of containment, which sought to prevent the spread of Soviet influence and authoritarian ideologies by providing military and economic support to vulnerable states.
The Arria-formula meeting format is primarily utilized by which organ of the United Nations to facilitate informal consultations on international security?
The Arria-formula is a procedural mechanism that allows members of the UN Security Council to engage in informal, flexible, and confidential discussions with non-state actors or other stakeholders regarding international peace and security.
Hilal-e-Shujaat is a civil award specifically conferred for acts of bravery, whereas Nishan-e-Haider is exclusively a military gallantry award. The other options are civil awards for meritorious service rather than gallantry.
