The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) confirmed that its Joint Terrorism Task Force was actively investigating the matter alongside local police. The other agencies listed were not involved in this specific counter-terrorism probe. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1979791/new-york-police-probe-man-for-throwing-ignited-devices-near-anti-muslim-protest-in-front-of-mayor-mamdanis-house, 08 Mar 2026]
1362
Which location in the United Kingdom recorded its highest May temperature on record on May 25, 2026?
Kew Gardens in southwest London recorded a temperature of 34.8°C, which the Met Office confirmed as the hottest May day on record for the UK. Other locations did not reach this specific record-breaking threshold. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2003065/mini-version-of-hell-heat-dome-over-europe-scorches-uk-france-spain, 25 May 2026]
1363
Consider the following statements about the recent escalation in the Persian Gulf:
1. The new Iranian leadership has declared the Resistance Front an inseparable part of the Islamic Revolution's values.
2. The United States President claimed that the war had already been won prior to the latest tanker attacks.
3. The Revolutionary Guards denied any involvement in the attack on the Thai bulk carrier.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the leader praised the Resistance Front. Statement 2 is correct as it reflects the US President's stance. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Revolutionary Guards explicitly claimed responsibility for the attack on the Thai bulk carrier. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981360/in-first-remarks-irans-new-supreme-leader-vows-to-avenge-martyrs-keep-strait-of-hormuz-closed, 12 Mar 2026]
1364
In which areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were the intelligence-based operations conducted on May 21, 2026?
The ISPR confirmed that the operations conducted over the 48-hour period leading to May 21, 2026, were focused in the areas of Datta Khel, Spinwam, and Bannu. Other locations like Tank and Dera Ismail Khan have been sites of separate operations but were not the primary focus of this specific report. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2002065/security-forces-kill-23-terrorists-in-multiple-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-ibos-ispr, 21 May 2026]
1365
In which region did a proposed data center project face opposition due to its projected consumption of 260 million gallons of water annually from the Colorado River?
The protest in Imperial County, California, highlighted the environmental impact of data centers, specifically the high water usage from the Colorado River. This is a specific case cited by activists regarding resource depletion. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016593/data-centre-protests-held-across-us-as-backlash-grows, 19 Jul 2026]
1366
On July 19, 2026, protests against data center expansion were coordinated by which grassroots organization?
The protests were organized by HumansFirst, a grassroots group co-founded by Amy Kremer. The Data Centre Coalition is an industry lobbying group, not the protest organizer. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016593/data-centre-protests-held-across-us-as-backlash-grows, 19 Jul 2026]
1367
Which of the following is NOT a primary concern cited by protesters regarding the rapid expansion of data centers?
Protesters focus on water usage, electricity costs, and regulatory transparency. There is no mention of a mandatory solar energy requirement as a primary grievance or policy demand in the current protest movement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016593/data-centre-protests-held-across-us-as-backlash-grows, 19 Jul 2026]
1368
Which of the following statements regarding the security operations reported on May 21, 2026, is INCORRECT?
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]
1369
According to the June 2026 Reuters/Ipsos poll, what percentage of Americans support the construction of a data center in their local community to support AI projects?
The poll indicated that only 14 percent of respondents support the construction of data centers in their communities. While 33 percent of Americans approve of the overall pace of construction, the specific support for local projects is significantly lower. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016593/data-centre-protests-held-across-us-as-backlash-grows, 19 Jul 2026]
1370
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]
