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]
1082
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]
1083
According to the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) report for the 2026-27 season, what was the total volume of seed cotton arrivals by July 15, 2026?
The PCGA report confirmed that total seed cotton arrivals reached 527,900 bales by July 15, 2026. The figure 297,751 represents the arrivals from the previous year, while 445,779 represents the volume purchased by textile mills. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016601/early-cotton-arrivals-hit-record-527900-bales, 19 Jul 2026]
1084
Consider the following statements about the security situation along the Pak-Afghan border in 2026:
1. Pakistani security forces maintained complete control over border areas during the July 19, 2026, engagement.
2. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar reported that over 1,043 operatives had been injured since the launch of Operation Ghazab lil-Haq.
3. The Afghan Taliban used only light infantry weapons during the July 19, 2026, border provocation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 3 is incorrect because the Afghan Taliban utilized heavy weapons, mortars, and other arms, not just light infantry weapons. Statements 1 and 2 are factually correct based on official reports. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016755/security-forces-counter-unprovoked-firing-by-afghan-taliban-targeting-kurram-border-posts, 19 Jul 2026]
1085
According to the Minister of State for Interior, what is the primary reason for reducing the number of blue passport holders in Pakistan?
The government aims to reduce the number of blue passport holders because their high volume is a major impediment to securing visa-free entry agreements with foreign nations. None of the other options represent the primary policy objective stated by the minister. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016696/after-backlash-over-proposed-law-state-minister-outlines-more-stringent-measures-for-blue-passport-issuance, 19 Jul 2026]
1086
Consider the following statements about the 2026 Pakistan-China Pharmaceutical and Healthcare B2B Investment Conference:
1. The conference was a two-day event held in Islamabad.
2. Over 200 Chinese companies participated in the event.
3. The conference included discussions on establishing local vaccine manufacturing facilities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as it was a two-day event in Islamabad. Statement 2 is incorrect because 146 Chinese companies participated, not over 200 (over 200 Pakistani companies participated). Statement 3 is correct as local vaccine production was a priority discussed at the conference. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016621/pakistan-china-pharma-conference-ends-with-850m-agreements, 19 Jul 2026]
1087
Which of the following is NOT a primary focus area for the bilateral talks between Pakistan and Canada during the July 2026 visit?
The bilateral talks focus on trade, investment, education, and people-to-people exchanges. Military alliance formation is not part of the stated agenda for this diplomatic visit. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016734/canadian-foreign-minister-anita-anand-to-visit-pakistan-on-monday, 19 Jul 2026]
1088
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]
1089
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]
1090
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]
