Field Marshal Asim Munir, as the Chief of Army Staff, met with the Iranian President to discuss regional peace initiatives. The other names represent former or different military leadership roles. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2010220/hands-of-friendship-iran-president-calls-for-new-regional-security-structure-among-muslim-nations, 23 Jun 2026]
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Which Iranian leader visited Islamabad on June 23, 2026, to advocate for a new regional security structure?
Masoud Pezeshkian is the current President of Iran who visited Pakistan on the specified date. Ebrahim Raisi is a former president, making him an incorrect choice. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2010220/hands-of-friendship-iran-president-calls-for-new-regional-security-structure-among-muslim-nations, 23 Jun 2026]
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During his visit on June 23, 2026, the Iranian President identified which region as requiring a new security structure through intra-regional cooperation?
President Pezeshkian specifically highlighted West Asia and the Persian Gulf as the strategic regions where sustainable security must be ensured through regional cooperation. Other regions listed are geographically distinct from the focus of his diplomatic proposal. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2010220/hands-of-friendship-iran-president-calls-for-new-regional-security-structure-among-muslim-nations, 23 Jun 2026]
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Consider the following statements about the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Spain and Cape Verde:
1. The match was held on June 15, 2026.
2. Spain is a former world champion, having won the title in 2010.
3. Cape Verde entered the tournament as a highly ranked favorite to win the World Cup.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because Cape Verde was considered a 2000-1 underdog, not a favorite. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008115/spain-held-0-0-by-world-cup-debutants-cape-verde, 15 Jun 2026]
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The 'Gender Inequality Index' (GII) introduced by the UNDP in the 2010 Human Development Report measures inequality across which of the following domains?
The GII is a composite metric of gender inequality that captures the loss of achievement within a country due to gender inequality in three dimensions: reproductive health, empowerment, and the labor market.
Which Constitutional Amendment in Pakistan effectively abolished the Concurrent Legislative List, thereby shifting administrative authority for social sectors to the provinces?
The 18th Amendment (2010) is a landmark constitutional mechanism that restructured federal-provincial relations by devolving subjects previously on the Concurrent Legislative List to the provinces, enhancing provincial autonomy.
Consider the following statements about Spain's football achievements:
1. Spain is the first country to hold both the men's and women's FIFA World Cup titles simultaneously.
2. The 2026 World Cup victory was Spain's first-ever title in the tournament's history.
3. The victory parade route in Madrid was planned to conclude at Cibeles square.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as Spain's women won in 2023 and men in 2026. Statement 2 is incorrect because this was Spain's second title, the first being in 2010. Statement 3 is correct as Cibeles square is the traditional celebration point. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017043/fifa-world-cup-heroes-spain-return-home-ahead-of-victory-parade, 20 Jul 2026]
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The Gender Inequality Index (GII), which measures the loss in human development due to inequality between female and male achievements, is a core component of which institutional framework?
The GII is a composite measure introduced by the UNDP in the 2010 Human Development Report to capture the gender-based disadvantage in three dimensions: reproductive health, empowerment, and the labor market.
Consider the following statements about the recent legal developments involving Malik Riaz:
1. The Bahria Town Tower on Tariq Road was attached because it was held in the name of a 'benami' frontman.
2. Malik Riaz is currently an absconder in the £190m Al Qadir Trust Case.
3. The National Accountability Bureau has the authority to freeze properties under the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2010.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate based on the investigation details provided. The Tariq Road tower was linked to a frontman, the Al Qadir Trust case remains an active legal matter involving the tycoon, and the 2010 Act provides the legal framework for the bureau's asset restraint powers. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2013398/nab-takes-possession-of-karachis-bahria-icon-tower-amid-investigation-against-property-tycoon-malik-riaz, 06 Jul 2026]
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Consider the following statements about the recent political developments in AJK:
1. The Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir is seeking a cross-party approach to address the AJK situation.
2. Mahmood Khan Achakzai has accepted the meeting request from Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon without further consultation.
3. The AJK government has initiated a crackdown on JAAC activists following the organization's proscription.
Statement 1 is correct as the committee is reaching out across party lines. Statement 2 is incorrect because Achakzai stated he must consult with opposition parties, including the TTAP, before making a decision. Statement 3 is correct as the government launched a crackdown after the ban. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2010065/kashmir-parliamentary-committee-chairman-requests-meeting-with-achakzai-to-discuss-ajk-situation, 22 Jun 2026]
