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Consider the following statements about the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement:
1. The movement began as an online satire before evolving into large-scale physical protests.
2. The government held formal talks with CJP spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka.
3. The monsoon session of the Indian Parliament has remained unaffected by the ongoing protests.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are accurate as the movement started as satire and involved formal negotiations with the named spokespersons. Statement 3 is incorrect because the monsoon session of Parliament was repeatedly disrupted by opposition lawmakers supporting the protesters' demands. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018062/indian-government-seeks-time-on-youth-protesters-minister-resignation-demand, 24 Jul 2026]
1292
The primary protest site for the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement in New Delhi is located at:
Jantar Mantar is the designated site in central Delhi where thousands of protesters gathered to demand the minister's resignation. The other locations are historical landmarks not serving as the primary hub for this specific movement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018062/indian-government-seeks-time-on-youth-protesters-minister-resignation-demand, 24 Jul 2026]
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Which of the following is NOT a demand made by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) to the Indian government?
The CJP demands the resignation of the Education Minister, the dropping of police cases, and compensation for families of students who died by suicide. The dissolution of Parliament is not a stated demand of the movement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018062/indian-government-seeks-time-on-youth-protesters-minister-resignation-demand, 24 Jul 2026]
1294
Who is the Education Minister of India whose resignation is being demanded by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) as of July 24, 2026?
Dharmendra Pradhan is the Education Minister currently facing calls for resignation due to examination paper leaks. JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh are federal ministers who represented the government in the talks with the protesters. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018062/indian-government-seeks-time-on-youth-protesters-minister-resignation-demand, 24 Jul 2026]
1295
Which fiscal policy measure is typically recommended by international financial institutions to achieve macroeconomic stabilization in developing economies?
Fiscal consolidation, involving the reduction of budget deficits and public debt, is a standard stabilization policy aimed at restoring investor confidence and controlling inflation.
Which mechanism is primarily utilized by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to provide short-term financial assistance to member countries facing balance of payments difficulties?
The Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) is the IMF's primary instrument for addressing short-term balance of payments problems, whereas other facilities like the EFF are designed for longer-term structural adjustments.
Which of the following constitutional provisions in Pakistan delineates the legislative competence of the Parliament and the Provincial Assemblies regarding concurrent subjects post-18th Amendment?
Article 142 of the Constitution of Pakistan, as amended by the 18th Amendment, provides the framework for the distribution of legislative powers, effectively abolishing the Concurrent Legislative List and vesting residual powers in the provinces.
The All Pakistan Dealers Association has rejected the daily pricing decision and has considered protest plans, making option C incorrect. The other statements accurately reflect the government's policy and market data. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018328/govt-keeps-petrol-diesel-prices-unchanged-for-two-days, 25 Jul 2026]
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The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) operates primarily through which of the following diplomatic frameworks?
The 'ASEAN Way' is a distinctive diplomatic approach characterized by non-interference in internal affairs and decision-making through consensus, which defines its regional governance model.
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) serves as the primary intergovernmental organization for regional integration in South Asia, focusing on economic and social development.
