The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is identified as the agency working alongside police officers to check identity cards during verification drives. The other agencies listed are law enforcement or paramilitary bodies but were not specified in the context of the verification drive. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011435/interior-ministry-issues-directive-to-arrest-afghan-nationals-without-valid-visas-from-july-10, 28 Jun 2026]
1152
Which of the following Afghan provinces were targeted during the precision air strikes conducted by Pakistan on the night of June 28/29, 2026?
The precision strikes targeted terrorist hideouts specifically located in the Paktia, Paktika, and Kunar provinces of Afghanistan. None of these is incorrect because the correct provinces are explicitly identified in the report. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011438/security-forces-kill-29-terrorists-in-ground-ops-air-strikes-along-pak-afghan-border-info-minister, 28 Jun 2026]
1153
Who is the current Education Minister of India whose resignation is being demanded by the 'Cockroach' movement protesters?
Dharmendra Pradhan is the Education Minister of India. JP Nadda is the Health Minister, who engaged with the protesters to discuss their demands. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017491/exam-paper-leak-protests-and-gandhi-siblings-arrest-indias-cockroach-youth-movement-explained, 22 Jul 2026]
1154
Consider the following statements about the 2026 NEET protest movement:
1. The movement is led by a group that calls itself the 'Cockroach Janta Party'.
2. The protests were triggered by the leakage of question papers for the medical entrance exam.
3. Opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi were detained by police during the protests.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate based on the events of July 2026. The movement is indeed named the 'Cockroach Janta Party', the NEET leak was the primary trigger, and the Gandhi siblings were detained after protesting near the Prime Minister's residence. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017491/exam-paper-leak-protests-and-gandhi-siblings-arrest-indias-cockroach-youth-movement-explained, 22 Jul 2026]
1155
Which of the following is NOT a jurisdiction to which the Ministry of Interior addressed the directive regarding the arrest of Afghan nationals?
The directive was addressed to provincial governments, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and the Islamabad Capital Territory. Foreign embassies are not part of the domestic administrative chain of command for this internal security directive. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011435/interior-ministry-issues-directive-to-arrest-afghan-nationals-without-valid-visas-from-july-10, 28 Jun 2026]
1156
What is the primary purpose of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) in India?
NEET is the sole gateway for undergraduate medical school entrance in India. Other exams mentioned, such as those for police or teachers, are separate recruitment processes. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017491/exam-paper-leak-protests-and-gandhi-siblings-arrest-indias-cockroach-youth-movement-explained, 22 Jul 2026]
1157
Consider the following statements about the protests in New Delhi on July 21, 2026:
1. The protests were organized to demand reforms in the national education system.
2. The government engaged in a parliamentary debate regarding the NEET irregularities prior to the protests.
3. Thousands of protesters gathered at the Jantar Mantar site to show support for the CJP movement.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 and 3 are correct as the protests focused on education reforms and utilized the Jantar Mantar site. Statement 2 is incorrect because opposition leaders specifically criticized the government for refusing to hold a debate on the issue in parliament. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017219/indian-opposition-leader-rahul-gandhi-arrested-outside-pm-modis-delhi-residence-amid-mass-protest, 21 Jul 2026]
1158
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement is primarily demanding the resignation of which Indian government official?
The CJP movement has organized mass protests demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. These demands stem from alleged irregularities in the NEET examination process. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017219/indian-opposition-leader-rahul-gandhi-arrested-outside-pm-modis-delhi-residence-amid-mass-protest, 21 Jul 2026]
1159
Which political party is led by Akhilesh Yadav, who was also detained during the protests on July 21, 2026?
Akhilesh Yadav is the chief of the Samajwadi Party. He was among the opposition leaders detained by Delhi Police while participating in the protest outside the Prime Minister's residence. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017219/indian-opposition-leader-rahul-gandhi-arrested-outside-pm-modis-delhi-residence-amid-mass-protest, 21 Jul 2026]
1160
Which fiscal tool did the Prime Minister utilize to reduce the petrol price to Rs378 per litre following the April 2026 price hike?
The government slashed the petroleum levy by Rs80 per litre to provide immediate relief to consumers. This is a common fiscal instrument used to adjust the final ex-depot price of fuel. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011069/govt-keeps-petrol-diesel-prices-unchanged-till-further-orders, 26 Jun 2026]
