Hadi Bakhsh Kalhoro is the Commissioner of SESSI who officially announced the expansion of HIV screening protocols in July 2026. The other names listed are political figures not associated with this specific administrative role. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431899/sessi-expands-hiv-screening, 27 Jul 2026]
962
Which of the following is NOT a stated objective of the SESSI HIV screening initiative?
The initiative focuses on public health, surveillance, and patient care; there is no mention of privatizing SESSI hospitals in the report. The other options are explicitly mentioned as core components of the current strategy. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431899/sessi-expands-hiv-screening, 27 Jul 2026]
963
Consider the following statements about the SESSI HIV screening campaign:
1. The campaign is limited exclusively to SESSI hospitals and does not involve government facilities.
2. SESSI is compiling detailed records of HIV-positive children and their family members.
3. The screening campaign was initiated following the detection of HIV cases in specific hospital vicinities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because the report explicitly states that the screening campaign is also being carried out at government hospitals. Statements 2 and 3 are factually accurate based on the official announcement. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431899/sessi-expands-hiv-screening, 27 Jul 2026]
964
Consider the following statements about the events in New Delhi in July 2026:
1. The protest movement was exclusively focused on the resignation of the Education Minister.
2. Municipal workers cleared the protest site at Jantar Mantar shortly after the demonstrators left.
3. The Prime Minister announced the reform task force via a video statement posted to X.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because the movement evolved to include broader concerns such as unemployment and authoritarian governance, not just the minister's resignation. Statements 2 and 3 are factually accurate based on the events of July 26, 2026. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018534/modi-announces-panel-to-reform-indias-exam-system-anti-govt-graffiti-at-jantar-mantar-painted-over, 26 Jul 2026]
965
The resignation of the Indian Education Minister in July 2026 was primarily linked to:
The resignation followed weeks of protests specifically triggered by alleged irregularities in the NEET examination system. While other issues like unemployment were part of the broader movement, the specific catalyst for the minister's departure was the exam controversy. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018534/modi-announces-panel-to-reform-indias-exam-system-anti-govt-graffiti-at-jantar-mantar-painted-over, 26 Jul 2026]
966
Which international body did the Iranian Foreign Minister specifically urge to provide a firm response to the attack on its merchant vessel?
Iran formally requested that the United Nations Security Council and the European Union address the incident. The other organizations listed were not cited in the official Iranian protest regarding this specific maritime event. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018502/iran-accuses-ukraine-of-deadly-attack-on-ship-in-caspian-sea, 26 Jul 2026]
967
In which city is the Vegas Loop, a flagship project of The Boring Company, currently operational?
The Vegas Loop is located in Las Vegas, Nevada, and has been transporting passengers since 2021. Hawthorne is the site of the company's test tunnel, not the commercial Vegas Loop. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018386/elon-musks-firm-eyes-20-billion-valuation, 26 Jul 2026]
968
The primary site of the anti-government protests in New Delhi during July 2026 was:
Jantar Mantar served as the central location for the protests where demonstrators gathered to demand education reforms and express grievances against the government. The site became notable for its 'wall of shame' featuring protest graffiti. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018534/modi-announces-panel-to-reform-indias-exam-system-anti-govt-graffiti-at-jantar-mantar-painted-over, 26 Jul 2026]
969
The resignation of the Indian Education Minister in July 2026 was primarily triggered by:
The protests and the subsequent resignation of the Education Minister were driven by widespread allegations of irregularities in the NEET examination system. This issue became a catalyst for broader student dissatisfaction with the government. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018534/modi-announces-panel-to-reform-indias-exam-system-anti-govt-graffiti-at-protest-site-painted-over, 26 Jul 2026]
970
Which of the following is NOT a stated objective of the newly formed task force for examination reform?
The government's stated objectives for the task force focus on reliability, transparency, and the integration of technology. Privatization of testing agencies is not a stated goal of the reform panel. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018534/modi-announces-panel-to-reform-indias-exam-system-anti-govt-graffiti-at-protest-site-painted-over, 26 Jul 2026]
