Ali Shaath is the designated head of the NCAG, the technocratic body tasked with assuming administrative control in Gaza. Ismail al-Thawabta serves as the head of Hamas's government media office, while Mohammed al-Farra was the head of the committee that was dissolved. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2013378/hamas-announces-dissolution-of-gaza-governing-body, 06 Jul 2026]
662
The National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) was created under a peace plan established by which international actor?
The NCAG was established under a 20-point peace plan brokered by the United States during the ceasefire negotiations in 2025. The other organizations listed were not the primary brokers of this specific administrative framework. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2013378/hamas-announces-dissolution-of-gaza-governing-body, 06 Jul 2026]
663
What is the name of the military operation currently being conducted against terrorism emanating from Afghan-controlled territory?
The military leadership confirmed that intelligence-based operations under the ambit of Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq are ongoing to counter terrorism. The other operations listed are historical military campaigns. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2013406/army-top-brass-affirms-commitment-to-take-all-measures-necessary-to-ensure-availability-of-pakistans-water-share, 06 Jul 2026]
664
Consider the following statements about the audit report findings:
1. The Human Organ Transplant Authority was found to be holding public funds in a current bank account after the close of the financial year.
2. The Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council's refusal to be audited was deemed a violation of a 2013 Supreme Court judgment.
3. The audit report recommended that the Ministry of National Health Services take disciplinary action against officers obstructing the audit process.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate based on the audit report's findings regarding the HOTA's bank accounts, the PNMC's defiance of the 2013 Supreme Court order, and the AGP's recommendation for disciplinary action. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2010834/audit-report-identifies-rs341bn-worth-of-irregularities-in-health-sector, 25 Jun 2026]
665
Consider the following statements about the political transition in Gaza as of July 2026:
1. Hamas has officially dissolved its government emergency committee to facilitate the transition to the NCAG.
2. The NCAG has been operating from within Gaza City for the past six months.
3. The issue of Hamas's disarmament remains a primary unresolved obstacle to the peace process.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the dissolution was announced on July 6, 2026. Statement 2 is incorrect because the NCAG has remained based outside of Gaza for months due to Israeli objections. Statement 3 is correct as disarmament remains the central point of contention stalling the second phase of the ceasefire. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2013378/hamas-announces-dissolution-of-gaza-governing-body, 06 Jul 2026]
666
Consider the following statements about the 276th Corps Commanders' Conference held on July 6, 2026:
1. The forum expressed concern over the use of Afghan territory by Indian-sponsored terrorist groups.
2. The military leadership emphasized that regional stability depends on the Kashmiri people's right to self-determination.
3. The conference was presided over by the Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually correct based on the official ISPR statement regarding the conference. The forum addressed Afghan-based threats, the Kashmir cause, and was led by the specified military leadership. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2013406/army-top-brass-affirms-commitment-to-take-all-measures-necessary-to-ensure-availability-of-pakistans-water-share, 06 Jul 2026]
667
The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with which body of water?
Which international security doctrine shifted the burden of regional defense to local allies, specifically impacting security frameworks in the Persian Gulf during the 1970s?
The Nixon Doctrine emphasized that the United States would provide military and economic assistance to allies while expecting them to assume primary responsibility for their own regional defense, a shift from direct interventionism.
Which of the following regional organizations serves as the primary intergovernmental political and economic union for the Arab states of the Persian Gulf?
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is the specific regional framework established to coordinate security, economic, and political policies among the Arab states of the Persian Gulf.
Consider the following statements about the Strait of Hormuz and the 2026 geopolitical developments:
1. The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman.
2. The US President claimed that the United States would refrain from military action while waiting for international support.
3. The Iranian leadership indicated that blocking the strait is a strategic tool to exert pressure on Washington.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is geographically correct. Statement 2 is false because the US President explicitly stated the US would be 'bombing the hell out of the shoreline' and shooting Iranian boats. Statement 3 is correct as it reflects the stated intent of the Iranian leadership. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1982096/trump-claims-many-countries-will-send-warships-to-keep-strait-of-hormuz-open, 14 Mar 2026]
