Ali Ahmed Kurd, a former Supreme Court Bar Association president and a leader of the 2007 lawyers' movement, was selected to lead the new initiative. While the other individuals listed were present at the press conference, they were not the designated leaders of the movement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016484/lawyers-action-committee-terms-jcp-judge-appointment-process-horse-trading-announces-nationwide-movement, 18 Jul 2026]
742
Which political party is led by Bezalel Smotrich, the Finance Minister involved in the recent settlement expansion plan?
Bezalel Smotrich is the head of the Religious Zionism party, which draws significant support from the settler population in the West Bank. The party is known for its opposition to Palestinian statehood. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016519/palestinian-teen-footballer-dies-after-being-shot-during-settler-attack-in-occupied-west-bank, 18 Jul 2026]
743
Which of the following locations served as a major site for public celebrations in Madrid following Spain's victory?
Fans gathered in large numbers at the Plaza de Cibeles in Madrid to celebrate the World Cup win. Rocafonda is a neighborhood in Mataro, not a central square in Madrid. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016966/viva-espana-spain-unites-in-joy-at-second-fifa-world-cup-crown, 20 Jul 2026]
744
Consider the following statements about the 2026 FIFA World Cup final:
1. Spain defeated Argentina by a margin of one goal.
2. The match was decided during regulation time.
3. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez attended the event.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Spain won 1-0, but the goal was scored in extra time, making statement 2 incorrect. Both the scoreline and the presence of the Prime Minister are factually accurate. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016966/viva-espana-spain-unites-in-joy-at-second-fifa-world-cup-crown, 20 Jul 2026]
745
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]
746
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]
747
The '304' hand gesture used by Lamine Yamal refers to:
Lamine Yamal uses the '304' gesture to honor Rocafonda, the neighborhood in Mataro where he grew up, which corresponds to that specific postal code. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016966/viva-espana-spain-unites-in-joy-at-second-fifa-world-cup-crown, 20 Jul 2026]
748
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]
749
Consider the following statements about the 2026 cotton season:
1. The national cotton arrivals increased by 77.3 percent by July 15, 2026.
2. The Central Cotton Research Institute (CCRI) is located in Multan.
3. Weather fluctuations have had no impact on cotton growth in southern Punjab.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as per the PCGA report. Statement 2 is correct as the CCRI is based in Multan. Statement 3 is incorrect because the report explicitly mentions that growth in southern Punjab slowed due to weather fluctuations. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016601/early-cotton-arrivals-hit-record-527900-bales, 19 Jul 2026]
750
All of the following statements regarding the 2026 cotton season report are TRUE EXCEPT:
The report states that unsold stocks at ginning factories actually rose to 82,121 bales from 47,771 bales a year earlier. Therefore, the statement that they decreased is false. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016601/early-cotton-arrivals-hit-record-527900-bales, 19 Jul 2026]
