The Public Accounts Committee is the principal parliamentary mechanism tasked with the examination of audit reports and the oversight of public expenditure to ensure fiscal discipline and accountability.
Which of the following constitutional provisions in Pakistan mandates the state to secure the well-being of the people by raising the standard of living and providing basic necessities?
Article 38 of the Constitution of Pakistan outlines the principles of policy regarding the promotion of social and economic well-being of the people, including the provision of basic necessities like food, clothing, housing, education, and medical relief.
The PPP leadership explicitly proposed a truth and reconciliation commission as the primary mechanism to address the grievances and protests currently affecting the region. The other options represent plausible but incorrect administrative bodies. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017539/ppp-chairman-calls-upcoming-ajk-elections-most-significant-in-history, 22 Jul 2026]
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Which of the following statements regarding the 2026 youth protests in India is INCORRECT?
The protests were a challenge to the ruling BJP, not supported by them. The other statements accurately reflect the events described in the report. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017492/under-soaring-pressure-after-cockroach-movement-protests-indias-education-minister-promises-reforms-debate, 22 Jul 2026]
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What is the primary demand of the Jamaat-i-Islami protest campaign regarding the energy sector?
The JI campaign explicitly demands the cancellation of expensive contracts with independent power producers (IPPs) to reduce the burden on consumers. The other options represent policies that are either unrelated or contrary to the party's stated goals. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017280/jamaat-i-islami-announces-nationwide-road-blockade-against-petroleum-levy, 21 Jul 2026]
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Consider the following statements about the protests surrounding Sonam Wangchuk:
1. The protests demand the resignation of the Indian Education Minister.
2. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) announced an indefinite hunger strike in solidarity with Wangchuk.
3. The Indian parliament session was scheduled to commence on the Monday following the July 19, 2026, report.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate based on the events described. The protest specifically targets the Education Minister, the CJP joined the hunger strike, and the parliamentary session timing aligns with the protest escalation. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016713/over-100-cops-at-hospital-wife-alleges-indian-activist-sonam-wangchuk-illegally-detained-under-guise-of-medical-care, 19 Jul 2026]
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On July 19, 2026, Sonam Wangchuk was protesting against alleged irregularities in which examination?
Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike was specifically directed at the alleged fraud and leak of test materials associated with the NEET examination. The other options represent different major Indian competitive exams not central to this specific protest. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016713/over-100-cops-at-hospital-wife-alleges-indian-activist-sonam-wangchuk-illegally-detained-under-guise-of-medical-care, 19 Jul 2026]
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Which of the following is NOT a stated objective or demand of the Jamaat-i-Islami protest campaign?
The campaign focuses on petroleum levies, IPP contracts, and government austerity; privatization of the national airline is not a stated demand of this specific movement. The other three options are core components of the JI's anti-inflationary platform. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017280/jamaat-i-islami-announces-nationwide-road-blockade-against-petroleum-levy, 21 Jul 2026]
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Where is the primary protest site located in New Delhi where supporters of Sonam Wangchuk gathered?
Jantar Mantar is a well-known designated protest site in New Delhi where the activist and his supporters held their demonstrations. The other locations are historical landmarks but were not the site of this specific protest. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016713/over-100-cops-at-hospital-wife-alleges-indian-activist-sonam-wangchuk-illegally-detained-under-guise-of-medical-care, 19 Jul 2026]
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Who is the current emir of Jamaat-i-Islami Pakistan who announced the nationwide highway blockade in 2026?
Hafiz Naeemur Rehman is the current emir of Jamaat-i-Islami who addressed the press conference at Mansoorah regarding the protest campaign. Sirajul Haq is a former emir, making him an incorrect choice. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017280/jamaat-i-islami-announces-nationwide-road-blockade-against-petroleum-levy, 21 Jul 2026]
