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]
752
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]
753
Who was presiding over the National Assembly session on March 10, 2026, when the proceedings were adjourned?
Ghulam Mustafa Shah was the deputy speaker presiding over the session during the protest. The other individuals listed are prominent political figures but were not the presiding officer at that specific time. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40410878/na-adjourned-after-oppositions-uproar-against-fuel-price-hike, 10 Mar 2026]
754
On March 10, 2026, the National Assembly session was adjourned following protests regarding an increase in the price of which commodities?
The session was adjourned due to opposition uproar specifically concerning a Rs55 per litre hike in petrol and diesel prices. Other commodities like electricity or food items were not the primary cause of the protest. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40410878/na-adjourned-after-oppositions-uproar-against-fuel-price-hike, 10 Mar 2026]
755
The opposition alliance formed to protest against the current government's policies and the imprisonment of the former prime minister is known as:
The alliance mentioned in the context of the May 2026 protests is the Tehreek Tahaffuz Ayeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP). The other options represent different political coalitions that have existed in Pakistan's history. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001835/afridi-aleema-claim-shots-were-fired-at-adiala-sit-in-participants, 20 May 2026]
756
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]
757
Consider the following statements about the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement:
1. The movement began as an online satire before evolving into large-scale physical protests.
2. The government held formal talks with CJP spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka.
3. The monsoon session of the Indian Parliament has remained unaffected by the ongoing protests.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are accurate as the movement started as satire and involved formal negotiations with the named spokespersons. Statement 3 is incorrect because the monsoon session of Parliament was repeatedly disrupted by opposition lawmakers supporting the protesters' demands. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018062/indian-government-seeks-time-on-youth-protesters-minister-resignation-demand, 24 Jul 2026]
758
The primary protest site for the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement in New Delhi is located at:
Jantar Mantar is the designated site in central Delhi where thousands of protesters gathered to demand the minister's resignation. The other locations are historical landmarks not serving as the primary hub for this specific movement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018062/indian-government-seeks-time-on-youth-protesters-minister-resignation-demand, 24 Jul 2026]
759
Which of the following is NOT a demand made by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) to the Indian government?
The CJP demands the resignation of the Education Minister, the dropping of police cases, and compensation for families of students who died by suicide. The dissolution of Parliament is not a stated demand of the movement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018062/indian-government-seeks-time-on-youth-protesters-minister-resignation-demand, 24 Jul 2026]
760
Who is the Education Minister of India whose resignation is being demanded by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) as of July 24, 2026?
Dharmendra Pradhan is the Education Minister currently facing calls for resignation due to examination paper leaks. JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh are federal ministers who represented the government in the talks with the protesters. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018062/indian-government-seeks-time-on-youth-protesters-minister-resignation-demand, 24 Jul 2026]
