The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) was declared a proscribed organization by the government after it called for protests. The other options represent different entities or hypothetical groups not identified as the proscribed organization in this context. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018518/tarar-claims-man-arrested-for-spreading-anti-state-material-online-in-exchange-for-indian-funding, 26 Jul 2026]
482
Consider the following statements about the 2026 protests in India:
1. The movement was initially sparked by paper leak scandals in the education sector.
2. The government responded to the protests by offering a formal apology and promising to hold violent officers accountable.
3. The movement has successfully transcended social and religious lines to include a broad spectrum of the population.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the movement began due to paper leaks. Statement 3 is correct as the movement unified diverse social groups. Statement 2 is incorrect because the government explicitly refused to offer an apology or hold officers accountable. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018243/roaches-rising, 25 Jul 2026]
483
Where did the student-led protests primarily take place in Delhi before spreading across the country?
Jantar Mantar is identified as the central protest site in Delhi where students gathered for over a month. Other locations like India Gate are common protest sites but were not the primary location mentioned for this specific movement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018243/roaches-rising, 25 Jul 2026]
484
Consider the following statements about the 2026 AJK elections:
1. The election is being held in a single phase to ensure maximum voter turnout.
2. AJK electoral law requires the preliminary result of a constituency to be announced immediately after counting.
3. The current agitation is the fourth wave of protests organized by the JAAC.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because the election is being held in three phases, not one. Statements 2 and 3 are factually accurate according to the current electoral framework and the history of the recent protests. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018443/ajk-election-and-beyond, 26 Jul 2026]
485
Which activist and educationist was removed from the protest site after 21 days of a hunger strike?
Sonam Wangchuk is the activist mentioned who conducted a hunger strike at the protest site before being removed by authorities. The other individuals listed are prominent Indian activists but were not involved in this specific event. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018243/roaches-rising, 25 Jul 2026]
486
Who is the current head of Jamaat-i-Islami who called for the nationwide 'day of protest' against fuel price hikes?
Hafiz Naeemur Rehman is the national chief of Jamaat-i-Islami who announced the nationwide protest. Monem Zafar Khan is the Karachi chapter chief who organized the local implementation of this protest. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431801/ji-to-hold-protest-against-fuel-price-hike-on-aug-7, 25 Jul 2026]
487
Which of the following statements regarding the Australian government's response to the 2026 US tariffs is INCORRECT?
The Australian government has explicitly contested the US allegations, arguing that its own provisions against modern slavery are already very strong. Therefore, it has not accepted the US claims as accurate. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431855/australia-to-raise-concerns-over-new-tariffs-with-trump-pm-albanese-says, 26 Jul 2026]
488
Which of the following is NOT a demand raised by the protesters during the 2026 movement?
The protesters demanded the resignation of the education minister, academic reforms, and compensation for families, but there is no mention of a demand for the immediate dissolution of the parliament. The other three options are explicitly stated as core demands. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018243/roaches-rising, 25 Jul 2026]
489
Consider the following statements about the issues raised by Jamaat-i-Islami in July 2026:
1. The party criticized the civic administration for failing to clear storm-water drains despite a budget of over Rs 530 million.
2. The protest campaign is limited exclusively to the city of Karachi.
3. The party demands the immediate abolition of the petroleum levy.
Statement 2 is incorrect because the protest is described as a 'nationwide' day of protest, not limited to Karachi. Statements 1 and 3 accurately reflect the party's stated grievances and demands. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431801/ji-to-hold-protest-against-fuel-price-hike-on-aug-7, 25 Jul 2026]
490
According to the claims made by the JI Karachi Chief, what is the approximate annual amount paid by Karachi's motorcyclists in petroleum levies?
Monem Zafar Khan estimated that Karachi's 4.2 million motorcycles contribute Rs 192 billion annually in petroleum levies. The Rs 530 million figure refers to the budget allocated for clearing storm-water drains. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431801/ji-to-hold-protest-against-fuel-price-hike-on-aug-7, 25 Jul 2026]
