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Consider the following statements about the political transition in the UK in 2026:
1. Andy Burnham was elected as the new Labour leader after a competitive vote against multiple candidates.
2. The Labour Party maintains its parliamentary majority based on the results of the 2024 general elections.
3. Andy Burnham previously served in the cabinet under former Prime Minister Gordon Brown.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because Burnham was confirmed as leader due to there being no other eligibly nominated candidate, not through a competitive vote. Statements 2 and 3 are factually accurate. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016211/andy-burnham-elected-new-labour-leader-now-set-to-be-uk-pm, 17 Jul 2026]
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Consider the following statements about the US-NATO relationship in 2026:
1. The US President described NATO as a 'one-way street' due to the lack of support for escort operations.
2. The US President claimed that the US military no longer requires assistance from NATO countries.
3. The US President confirmed that he has already finalized a plan to withdraw from the NATO alliance.
Statements 1 and 2 are accurate reflections of the President's public statements regarding NATO's role and US military self-sufficiency. Statement 3 is incorrect because the President stated he had 'nothing currently in mind' regarding a change in the US relationship with NATO, despite suggesting it was something to think about. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1983125/trump-blasts-foolish-nato-on-iran-says-us-needs-no-help-after-allies-rebuff-call-for-help-on-hormuz, 17 Mar 2026]
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The doctrine of 'Strategic Autonomy' in contemporary international security is most closely linked to which of the following concepts?
Strategic autonomy refers to a state's capacity to pursue its national security interests independently, which requires a robust defense-industrial base to maintain credible deterrence capabilities.
Modern industrial policy has shifted toward supply chain resilience to mitigate systemic shocks and reduce dependency on external actors for critical technologies, serving as a tool for economic stabilization.
Consider the following statements about the diplomatic developments in March 2026:
1. Pakistan officially offered to host talks between the US and Iran.
2. The US President publicly acknowledged productive conversations with Tehran.
3. Direct contact between Washington and Tehran has been confirmed by the Iranian Foreign Ministry.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as PM Shehbaz offered to host talks and President Trump confirmed productive conversations. Statement 3 is incorrect because the report explicitly states that no direct contact occurred between Washington and Tehran. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1984912/pakistan-stands-ready-honoured-to-host-us-iran-talks-says-pm-shehbaz, 24 Mar 2026]
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Consider the following statements about the diplomatic developments on April 25, 2026:
1. The Iranian Foreign Minister described his visit to Pakistan as very fruitful.
2. President Donald Trump stated that the US would resume the war immediately following the cancellation of the envoys' visit.
3. Part of the Iranian delegation returned to Tehran to obtain instructions regarding the war.
Statement 1 is correct as the minister publicly termed the visit fruitful. Statement 3 is correct as part of the delegation returned to Tehran for instructions. Statement 2 is incorrect because President Trump explicitly stated that the cancellation did not mean he would resume the war. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1994958/iranian-delegation-led-by-araghchi-leaves-after-meeting-pm-cdf-munir-trump-cancels-us-envoys-visit, 25 Apr 2026]
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Which of the following US officials was explicitly mentioned as being involved in talks with intermediaries regarding the Iran situation?
Vice President JD Vance is identified as one of the key US officials engaged in discussions with intermediaries. The other listed individuals are not currently serving in the administration in the capacity described in the report. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1989227/trump-says-vance-witkoff-kushner-talking-with-intermediaries-in-pakistan-iran-could-be-taken-out-on-tuesday, 06 Apr 2026]
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Which of the following locations served as a major site for public celebrations in Madrid following Spain's victory?
Fans gathered in large numbers at the Plaza de Cibeles in Madrid to celebrate the World Cup win. Rocafonda is a neighborhood in Mataro, not a central square in Madrid. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016966/viva-espana-spain-unites-in-joy-at-second-fifa-world-cup-crown, 20 Jul 2026]
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According to the US administration, what is the primary condition for an agreement with Iran regarding its nuclear program?
President Trump explicitly stated that the core requirement for any agreement is that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. This remains the central demand of the US in the ongoing diplomatic impasse. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1995275/great-respect-for-pakistan-and-they-will-stay-involved-but-we-are-going-to-do-it-by-phone-trump-on-iran-talks, 26 Apr 2026]
680
Consider the following statements about the US-Canada trade situation as of July 2026:
1. The US President invoked Section 338 to retaliate against what the administration termed discriminatory trade practices.
2. The tariffs apply to a diverse range of goods including wine, cement, and ice hockey gear.
3. The US Trade Representative is currently holding bilateral talks regarding the USMCA with Canadian officials in Mexico City.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because the US Trade Representative is holding bilateral talks with Mexico, having pointedly left Canada out of those specific negotiations. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017209/us-imposes-new-50pc-tariffs-on-20bn-worth-of-canadian-products, 21 Jul 2026]
