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.
Which organization is primarily responsible for leading the protests against the privatization of electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) as of 2026?
The All Pakistan WAPDA Hydro Electric Workers Union is the primary body organizing the protests against the privatization of DISCOs. The other options are not the specific entities identified in the report as leading the rally. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431892/wapda-union-rejects-privatisation-of-discos, 27 Jul 2026]
503
Which of the following is NOT a demand raised by the WAPDA union leaders during the 2026 protests?
The union is explicitly opposing the privatization of DISCOs, making the incorrect statement. The other three options are documented demands of the union. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431892/wapda-union-rejects-privatisation-of-discos, 27 Jul 2026]
504
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]
505
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]
506
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]
507
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]
508
Consider the following statements regarding the events of May 20, 2026:
1. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister claimed that the province is a major supplier of gas to the country.
2. The sit-in participants were attempting to reach Adiala Jail to meet the former prime minister.
3. The government has officially confirmed that it fired shots to disperse the protesters at Chungi No. 26.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are factually accurate based on the Chief Minister's claims. Statement 3 is incorrect because the government did not confirm firing shots; rather, the protesters alleged that shots were fired at them. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001835/afridi-aleema-claim-shots-were-fired-at-adiala-sit-in-participants, 20 May 2026]
509
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]
510
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]
