The World Bank focuses on long-term economic development and poverty reduction through loans and grants for infrastructure and institutional reform, distinguishing it from the IMF's focus on short-term financial stability.
The UN Security Council holds primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, possessing the authority to issue binding resolutions and authorize enforcement actions.
The ISPR statement specified that the operations were conducted over the last 48 hours, not 72 hours. The other statements accurately reflect the findings and outcomes of the reported IBOs. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2002065/security-forces-kill-23-terrorists-in-multiple-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-ibos-ispr, 21 May 2026]
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Which of the following represents the correct chronological sequence of the establishment or historical inception of the frameworks mentioned below?
The Indus Waters Treaty was brokered in 1960. The Political Parties Order was enacted in 2002. The 18th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan was passed in 2010. The EU AI legislation represents a contemporary regulatory shift enforced in 2026. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2020069/water-coercion]
95
Analyze the following statements regarding current administrative and security governance in Pakistan, and select the correct option:
Statement 1 is incorrect because the 18th Constitutional Amendment devolved occupational health and safety (OHS) responsibilities to the provinces, not the federal government. Statement 2 accurately reflects the institutional focus of the Political Parties Order 2002 on ECP integrity. Statement 3 correctly identifies the security challenge in KP as a resurgence of militancy. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2020067/fatal-workplaces]
96
Which of the following is NOT a primary issue impeding progress in the US-Iran negotiations as of May 2026?
The primary impediments to the negotiations are nuclear programs, sanctions relief, and regional security concerns like the Strait of Hormuz. Global climate change accords are not cited as a factor in the current diplomatic deadlock. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2002286/cdf-asim-munir-arrives-in-iran-as-part-of-ongoing-mediation-efforts-ispr, 22 May 2026]
97
Who received Field Marshal Asim Munir upon his arrival in Tehran on May 22, 2026?
Eskandar Momeni, the Iranian Minister for Interior, officially received the Pakistani delegation at the airport. Abbas Araghchi is the Iranian Foreign Minister, and Steve Witkoff is a US Special Envoy. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2002286/cdf-asim-munir-arrives-in-iran-as-part-of-ongoing-mediation-efforts-ispr, 22 May 2026]
98
Consider the following statements about the security incident involving Arjumand Gulzar Dar:
1. The victim had been provided with security guards due to threats related to his social media activity.
2. The suspect was apprehended near a ravine after fleeing the scene of the crime.
3. The weapon used in the attack was never recovered by the police.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as the victim had security and the suspect was caught near a ravine. Statement 3 is incorrect because police confirmed the weapon used in the attack was recovered. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2002072/educationist-who-fled-occupied-kashmir-fights-for-his-life-after-targeted-attack, 21 May 2026]
99
Who is the current European Union foreign policy chief that described the treatment of the activists as 'degrading and wrong'?
Kaja Kallas serves as the European Union foreign policy chief. Yvette Cooper is the British foreign minister, and Penny Wong is the Australian foreign minister. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2002539/france-bans-israeli-security-minister-ben-gvir-from-country, 23 May 2026]
100
What is the official name of the counter-terrorism vision under which the current security operations are being conducted?
The current counter-terrorism campaign is being executed under the vision 'Azm-e-Istehkam', as approved by the Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan. Zarb-e-Azb and Radd-ul-Fasaad were previous military operations. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2002065/security-forces-kill-23-terrorists-in-multiple-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-ibos-ispr, 21 May 2026]
