The statement that the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is not required to consider witness testimonies is false. The committee is explicitly mandated to make decisions based on credible witness testimonies and verified observations. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980975/eidul-fitr-likely-to-fall-on-march-21-suparco, 11 Mar 2026]
872
What is the official body in Pakistan that holds the sole authority to announce the beginning of Islamic months based on witness testimonies?
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is the legally designated authority for declaring the start of Islamic months. Other agencies like Suparco provide scientific input, but they do not possess the final decision-making power. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980975/eidul-fitr-likely-to-fall-on-march-21-suparco, 11 Mar 2026]
873
Consider the following statements about the political situation in Indian-occupied Kashmir:
1. The region was divided into two federally controlled territories in 2019.
2. The central government has provided a fixed deadline for the restoration of statehood.
3. The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference has been vocal in demanding the restoration of statehood.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the region was divided in 2019. Statement 2 is incorrect because the government has stated it will restore statehood at an 'appropriate time' but has not provided a specific deadline. Statement 3 is correct as the party led the protest for statehood. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017041/hundreds-protest-in-delhi-demanding-restoration-of-autonomy-for-occupied-kashmir, 20 Jul 2026]
874
Which political party is associated with the Chief Minister who led the July 20, 2026, protest in Delhi?
Omar Abdullah is a leader of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference. The BJP is the ruling party at the federal level that oversaw the 2019 reorganization. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017041/hundreds-protest-in-delhi-demanding-restoration-of-autonomy-for-occupied-kashmir, 20 Jul 2026]
875
Who led the protest in Delhi on July 20, 2026, to demand the restoration of statehood for Indian-occupied Kashmir?
Omar Abdullah, the Chief Minister of Indian-occupied Kashmir, led the protest in Delhi. Surinder Choudhary is the Deputy Chief Minister who also participated, but the protest was led by Abdullah. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017041/hundreds-protest-in-delhi-demanding-restoration-of-autonomy-for-occupied-kashmir, 20 Jul 2026]
876
The theme for World Hepatitis Day observed on July 28, 2026, was:
The theme for the 2026 observance was 'Hepatitis: Let’s break it down', which serves as a call to remove barriers to prevention, testing, and treatment. Option D is incorrect because the theme is explicitly stated in the text. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018920/ending-hepatitis, 28 Jul 2026]
877
Which of the following statements regarding the July 20, 2026, protest in Delhi is INCORRECT?
The protest was held to demand the restoration of statehood and criticize the government's failure to fulfill promises, not to celebrate the 2019 reorganization. The other statements accurately reflect the events of the protest. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017041/hundreds-protest-in-delhi-demanding-restoration-of-autonomy-for-occupied-kashmir, 20 Jul 2026]
878
Following the 2019 reorganization, the region of Ladakh was designated as which of the following?
Upon the removal of statehood in 2019, the region was divided into two federally controlled territories: Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. The other options mischaracterize the administrative status of the region. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017041/hundreds-protest-in-delhi-demanding-restoration-of-autonomy-for-occupied-kashmir, 20 Jul 2026]
879
Which federal agency joined the New York City Police Department to investigate the incident involving ignited devices?
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) confirmed that its Joint Terrorism Task Force was actively investigating the matter alongside local police. The other agencies listed were not involved in this specific counter-terrorism probe. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1979791/new-york-police-probe-man-for-throwing-ignited-devices-near-anti-muslim-protest-in-front-of-mayor-mamdanis-house, 08 Mar 2026]
880
What was the record voter turnout recorded during the 2026 Hungarian parliamentary elections?
The election saw a record turnout of 77.8 percent at 6:30 pm local time. This high participation reflects the intense public interest in the contest between Orban and Magyar. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1991135/viktor-orban-concedes-painful-defeat-to-conservative-peter-magyar-in-hungary-polls, 12 Apr 2026]
