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]
662
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]
663
Which of the following individuals was NOT reported as being detained by the Delhi Police on July 21, 2026?
Dharmendra Pradhan is the Education Minister whose resignation is being demanded; he was not among those detained by the police. Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and Akhilesh Yadav were all reported as being detained during the protests. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017219/we-wont-stop-indias-cockroach-movement-vows-to-protest-until-education-minister-resigns, 21 Jul 2026]
664
The protest movement in India gained significant momentum through which medium?
The Cockroach Janta Party movement successfully utilized social media platforms to gain millions of followers since its launch in May 2026. This digital mobilization was a key factor in the scale of the protests. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017219/we-wont-stop-indias-cockroach-movement-vows-to-protest-until-education-minister-resigns, 21 Jul 2026]
665
Consider the following statements about the security incident at Gracie Mansion:
1. The protest involved approximately 20 far-right demonstrators and 125 counter-protesters.
2. The New York Police Commissioner stated that the incident was linked to ongoing hostilities in Iran.
3. The suspect, Amir Balat, was observed throwing a device near a line of police officers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct regarding the number of participants. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Police Commissioner explicitly stated there was no indication the incident was related to hostilities in Iran. Statement 3 is correct as it describes the actions of the suspect. [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]
666
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]
667
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]
668
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]
669
Who is the current Mayor of New York whose official residence was the site of the protest on March 8, 2026?
Zohran Mamdani is the Mayor of New York whose residence, Gracie Mansion, was the location of the protest. Eric Adams and Bill de Blasio are former mayors, making them incorrect. [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]
670
According to the New York Police Commissioner, what items were found inside the ignited devices thrown by the suspect?
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch reported that the devices contained nuts, bolts, and screws along with a hobby fuse. Option A is incorrect as pepper spray was used by a different protester, not inside the devices. [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]
