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Consider the following statements about the economic indicators of Pakistan in FY2026:
1. The GDP growth rate of 3.7pc is the highest recorded in the past four years.
2. The electricity, gas, and water supply industry experienced contraction during the fiscal year.
3. Large-scale manufacturing (LSM) recorded a decline of 6.1pc during the period.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as 3.7 percent is the highest growth in four years. Statement 2 is correct because the electricity, gas, and water supply industry contracted due to subsidy declines. Statement 3 is incorrect because LSM actually saw a rebound of 6.1 percent, not a decline. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006877/economy-grows-37pc-in-fy26-fastest-in-four-years-but-short-of-target, 11 Jun 2026]
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Which constitutional article in Pakistan mandates the establishment of a Public Service Commission for the Federation and the Provinces?
Article 242 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan provides the constitutional framework for the establishment and functions of the Public Service Commissions, ensuring the institutional mechanism for merit-based recruitment.
Marco Rubio is the current US Secretary of State who appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on June 2, 2026, to discuss the State Department's budget and the ongoing conflict with Iran. Antony Blinken and Mike Pompeo are former Secretaries of State. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004681/iran-willing-to-negotiate-aspects-of-nuclear-programme-rubio-says-amid-escalating-scrutiny-over-war, 02 Jun 2026]
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The opposition alliance that condemned the Gilgit-Baltistan election process as an 'action replay' of the 2024 general elections is known as:
The Tehreek Tahaffuz Ayeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP), chaired by Mehmood Khan Achakzai, issued the statement rejecting the results. The JAAC is a separate organization mentioned in the context of protests in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006146/action-replay-of-2024-elections-pti-ttap-reject-gb-election-results-level-rigging-allegations, 08 Jun 2026]
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Which of the following governance metrics is primarily utilized to assess the perceived level of public sector corruption globally?
The Corruption Perceptions Index, published by Transparency International, is a standardized governance metric that ranks countries based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be.
The Federal Public Service Commission is the constitutional body mandated under the Constitution of Pakistan to conduct examinations for recruitment to the All-Pakistan Services and federal posts.
Consider the following statements about the UNGA presidency:
1. The UNGA president has the authority to set binding international policies for all member states.
2. The presidency is governed by a long-standing principle of geographical rotation among regional groups.
3. The president-elect serves a one-year term presiding over plenary meetings and managing debates.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because the UNGA president does not set binding policy; they facilitate negotiations and manage the agenda. Statements 2 and 3 accurately reflect the procedural and functional nature of the office. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004697/bangladesh-elected-president-of-un-general-assembly-in-closely-contested-vote, 02 Jun 2026]
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Which sector recorded a growth rate of 4.09pc in the fiscal year 2026?
The services sector recorded a growth of 4.09 percent during FY2026. The agriculture and industrial sectors recorded growth rates of 2.89 percent and 3.51 percent, respectively. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006877/economy-grows-37pc-in-fy26-fastest-in-four-years-but-short-of-target, 11 Jun 2026]
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Who was elected as the President of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in 2026?
Khalilur Rahman, the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, was elected to the UNGA presidency for the 2026-2027 session. Andreas S. Kakouris was the opposing candidate from Cyprus. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004697/bangladesh-elected-president-of-un-general-assembly-in-closely-contested-vote, 02 Jun 2026]
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Which of the following statements regarding the economic performance in FY2026 is INCORRECT?
The GDP growth rate of 3.7 percent fell short of the 4.2 percent target, making statement D incorrect. The other three statements accurately reflect the fiscal and sectoral data provided in the survey. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006877/economy-grows-37pc-in-fy26-fastest-in-four-years-but-short-of-target, 11 Jun 2026]
