Dharmendra Pradhan is the Education Minister of India. JP Nadda is the Health Minister, who engaged with the protesters to discuss their demands. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017491/exam-paper-leak-protests-and-gandhi-siblings-arrest-indias-cockroach-youth-movement-explained, 22 Jul 2026]
1142
Consider the following statements about the 2026 NEET protest movement:
1. The movement is led by a group that calls itself the 'Cockroach Janta Party'.
2. The protests were triggered by the leakage of question papers for the medical entrance exam.
3. Opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi were detained by police during the protests.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate based on the events of July 2026. The movement is indeed named the 'Cockroach Janta Party', the NEET leak was the primary trigger, and the Gandhi siblings were detained after protesting near the Prime Minister's residence. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017491/exam-paper-leak-protests-and-gandhi-siblings-arrest-indias-cockroach-youth-movement-explained, 22 Jul 2026]
1143
What is the primary purpose of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) in India?
NEET is the sole gateway for undergraduate medical school entrance in India. Other exams mentioned, such as those for police or teachers, are separate recruitment processes. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017491/exam-paper-leak-protests-and-gandhi-siblings-arrest-indias-cockroach-youth-movement-explained, 22 Jul 2026]
1144
Consider the following statements about the protests in New Delhi on July 21, 2026:
1. The protests were organized to demand reforms in the national education system.
2. The government engaged in a parliamentary debate regarding the NEET irregularities prior to the protests.
3. Thousands of protesters gathered at the Jantar Mantar site to show support for the CJP movement.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 and 3 are correct as the protests focused on education reforms and utilized the Jantar Mantar site. Statement 2 is incorrect because opposition leaders specifically criticized the government for refusing to hold a debate on the issue in parliament. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017219/indian-opposition-leader-rahul-gandhi-arrested-outside-pm-modis-delhi-residence-amid-mass-protest, 21 Jul 2026]
1145
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement is primarily demanding the resignation of which Indian government official?
The CJP movement has organized mass protests demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. These demands stem from alleged irregularities in the NEET examination process. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017219/indian-opposition-leader-rahul-gandhi-arrested-outside-pm-modis-delhi-residence-amid-mass-protest, 21 Jul 2026]
1146
Which political party is led by Akhilesh Yadav, who was also detained during the protests on July 21, 2026?
Akhilesh Yadav is the chief of the Samajwadi Party. He was among the opposition leaders detained by Delhi Police while participating in the protest outside the Prime Minister's residence. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017219/indian-opposition-leader-rahul-gandhi-arrested-outside-pm-modis-delhi-residence-amid-mass-protest, 21 Jul 2026]
1147
Which of the following statements regarding the recent fuel price adjustment is INCORRECT?
The All Pakistan Dealers Association rejected the daily pricing decision and planned to protest against it, making statement C incorrect. The other statements accurately reflect the price changes and the effective date. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017065/govt-decreases-petrol-price-by-rs035-increases-diesel-by-rs571-per-litre, 20 Jul 2026]
1148
Which of the following statements regarding the second day of the first Test is INCORRECT?
Mohammad Rizwan is the wicket-keeper and did not score a century in the morning session; he was involved in taking a catch behind the stumps. The other three statements accurately reflect the events of the second day's morning session. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018615/pakistan-seize-control-but-hope-joseph-fight-on-as-west-indies-reach-303-7-at-lunch, 27 Jul 2026]
1149
On what date did the Foreign Office of Pakistan issue a statement rejecting the latest Indian propaganda regarding the Pahalgam incident?
The statement was published on April 23, 2026, addressing the one-year anniversary of the incident. The other dates represent either the original attack anniversary or dates associated with the 2025 conflict. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1994381/pakistan-rejects-indian-propaganda-on-pahalgam-attack-deplores-weaponisation-of-false-narrative, 23 Apr 2026]
1150
Which of the following units within the NC3 provides real-time oversight of traveller movements and biometric verification?
The Integrated Border Management System (IBMS) is specifically designed to provide real-time oversight of traveller movements and biometric screening at ports of entry. The other units listed perform different functions such as intelligence analysis or international coordination. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017177/fia-sets-up-cryptocurrency-investigation-unit, 21 Jul 2026]
