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461
Consider the following statements about the case of Asif Raza Merchant:
1. He was arrested in July 2024 while attempting to leave the United States.
2. He claimed during the trial that he was coerced into the plot to protect his family in Tehran.
3. The conviction was based on charges of transnational terrorism and murder-for-hire.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate based on the court proceedings and the details provided by prosecutors. Merchant was indeed arrested in July 2024, testified to family coercion, and was convicted on the two specified counts. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1979643/pakistani-found-guilty-of-iran-linked-plot-to-kill-trump, 08 Mar 2026]
462
Consider the following statements about the PSX performance on July 27, 2026:
1. The KSE-100 index gained more than 7,000 points during the session.
2. The market rally was partially attributed to the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
3. The index reached an intra-day peak of over 178,500 points.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate based on the market data from July 27, 2026. The index gained 7,241.13 points, investor sentiment improved due to hopes for shipping resumption, and the intra-day peak was 178,588.33 points. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018715/psx-opens-week-in-the-green-gains-more-than-7000-points-to-close-above-178000-mark, 27 Jul 2026]
463
Consider the following statements about the events in Islamabad in March 2026:
1. The district administration had issued a formal No-Objection Certificate (NoC) for the Aurat March rally.
2. Relatives of the detained activists were also taken into custody when they arrived at the police station.
3. The activists claimed that the right to protest is a fundamental right that supersedes the imposition of Section 144.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because the district administration did not issue an NoC, which was one of the reasons cited for the arrests. Statements 2 and 3 are accurate reflections of the claims made by the activists and the HRCP. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980248/islamabad-police-release-aurat-march-activists-a-day-after-detention-probe-demanded-into-manhandling-of-detainees, 09 Mar 2026]
464
On July 27, 2026, the State Bank of Pakistan maintained the policy rate at which of the following levels?
The State Bank of Pakistan maintained the policy rate at 11.5 percent during the announcement on July 27, 2026. Analysts viewed this as a cautious stance given the prevailing regional geopolitical tensions. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018715/psx-opens-week-in-the-green-gains-more-than-7000-points-to-close-above-178000-mark, 27 Jul 2026]
465
Consider the following statements about Pakistan's water security challenges:
1. Climate change is altering the hydrological cycle, rendering historical water availability assumptions unreliable.
2. The Indus Waters Treaty is currently functioning without any reported disputes or suspensions.
3. A national water security policy must treat floods, droughts, and climate change as a single national security challenge.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 and 3 are accurate reflections of the report's findings. Statement 2 is incorrect because the report explicitly mentions that the Indus Waters Treaty has been illegally suspended by India, creating a significant diplomatic and security challenge. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018921/water-policy, 28 Jul 2026]
466
Consider the following statements about the export incentive schemes approved by the ECC:
1. The enhanced Export Finance Scheme (E-EFS) provides working capital loans at an interest rate of 8.5 percent.
2. The LTEGFF is designed to provide financing for the balancing, modernization, and replacement of existing projects.
3. The performance-based rebate scheme offers a 5 percent rebate for exporters achieving growth over 10 percent.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct regarding the 8.5 percent interest rate for E-EFS. Statement 2 is correct as LTEGFF covers modernization and replacement. Statement 3 is incorrect because the rebate for growth over 10 percent is 2 percent, not 5 percent. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018926/ecc-okays-rs255bn-for-export-boosting-schemes, 28 Jul 2026]
467
Consider the following statements about the 2026 protests in India:
1. The protests were exclusively organized by students from Muslim-majority regions.
2. The demonstrators utilized humor and cultural references to challenge the government.
3. The agitation was triggered by concerns over the integrity of the education system.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because the protests involved a diverse social mix, including urban Hindu middle classes. Statements 2 and 3 are correct as the protests were characterized by humor and were driven by grievances regarding the education system. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018933/well-begun-is-half-done, 28 Jul 2026]
468
The KSE-100 index closed above which of the following thresholds on July 27, 2026?
The KSE-100 index gained over 7,000 points to close at 178,262.33, successfully crossing the 178,000-point threshold. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018715/psx-opens-week-in-the-green-gains-more-than-7000-points-to-close-above-178000-mark, 27 Jul 2026]
469
The Cockroach Janta Party movement emerged as a satirical response to remarks made by which official?
The movement was a response to Chief Justice Surya Kant, who reportedly likened young people to cockroaches and parasites during a court hearing. The movement adopted this label to highlight their grievances. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018741/indias-cockroach-janta-party-demands-release-of-protesters-after-reports-of-detention, 27 Jul 2026]
470
Which of the following companies was among the leading performers contributing to the PSX benchmark index rally on July 27, 2026?
While UBL, FFC, ENGROH, MEBL, and LUCK were identified as leading contributors, the options provided (Engro Fertilizers, Lucky Cement, United Bank Limited) are individual entities. Since all three are correct, 'None of these' is the appropriate choice as it implies none of the single-option choices exclusively represent the list of top performers. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018715/psx-opens-week-in-the-green-gains-more-than-7000-points-to-close-above-178000-mark, 27 Jul 2026]
