Azhar Sadiq of the PML-N won the LA-1 (Mirpur-I) seat with 15,427 votes. The other candidates listed won or contested in different constituencies within the Mirpur division. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018960/ajk-elections-pml-n-grabs-9-out-of-13-seats-across-mirpur-division-unofficial-results-show, 28 Jul 2026]
482
Which of the following statements regarding the recent fuel price adjustments is INCORRECT?
The All Pakistan Dealers Association rejected the daily pricing decision and threatened a protest, making statement D incorrect. The other statements accurately reflect the government's notification. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018803/govt-decreases-petrol-price-by-re1-increases-hsd-price-by-rs337, 27 Jul 2026]
483
Which specific constitutional amendments have been the primary focus of the nationwide lawyers' movement in 2026?
The Lawyers Action Committee has organized protests against the 26th and 27th Constitutional Amendments, arguing that these measures compromise judicial independence. Other options are incorrect as they do not correspond to the specific legislation cited in the current political discourse. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018681/why-coercion-doesnt-work, 27 Jul 2026]
484
Consider the following statements about the AJK elections held in July 2026:
1. The Election Commission declared 1,241 polling stations as highly sensitive.
2. A political worker was killed in an incident in Nakyal.
3. The polling process was completed without any extension of voting hours.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 and 2 are factually correct based on the election reports. Statement 3 is incorrect because voting hours were extended by one hour to accommodate voters. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018908/close-contest-sees-n-take-the-lead-in-mirpur-polls, 28 Jul 2026]
485
Who served as the Chief Election Commissioner of Azad Jammu and Kashmir during the July 2026 elections?
Ghulam Mustafa Mughal is the official who oversaw the electoral process and addressed the media regarding the results and incidents. The other names are political candidates involved in the election. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018908/close-contest-sees-n-take-the-lead-in-mirpur-polls, 28 Jul 2026]
486
The opposition party, led by Imran Khan, scheduled protests for August 5, 2026, to mark the anniversary of what event?
The protests were planned to mark three years since the imprisonment of the PTI leader. This date serves as a focal point for the opposition's mobilization against the current government. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018681/why-coercion-doesnt-work, 27 Jul 2026]
487
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]
488
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]
489
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]
490
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]