Jantar Mantar is identified as the central location where the student protests took place. The other locations are historical landmarks in Delhi but were not the focal point of this specific agitation. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018933/well-begun-is-half-done, 28 Jul 2026]
482
Consider the following statements about the security situation in AJK as of 2026:
1. The federal government has pledged full support to the AJK administration to maintain law and order.
2. The government reported that security personnel were martyred during the unrest.
3. The protesters successfully prevented the voting process from taking place in Mirpur.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as the federal government confirmed support and the martyrdom of security personnel. Statement 3 is incorrect because the government noted that despite the unrest, the public came out to vote and turnout increased at polling stations. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019021/significant-number-of-fitna-al-khawarij-terrorists-present-among-ajk-protesters-information-secretary, 28 Jul 2026]
483
What was the primary stated objective of the protest organized by Jake Lang outside Gracie Mansion in March 2026?
The protest led by Jake Lang was specifically organized to oppose alleged 'Islamification' and to call for an end to public Muslim prayer in New York. The other options are unrelated to the stated purpose of the demonstration. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980194/pair-charged-with-terrorist-offences-for-throwing-explosives-near-a-protest-outside-new-york-mayor-mamdanis-residence, 09 Mar 2026]
484
Who is the current Petroleum Minister of Pakistan as of July 27, 2026?
Ali Pervaiz Malik is the Petroleum Minister who held discussions with the Oil Tankers Contractors Association. Abidullah Afridi is the president of the OTCA, not the minister. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018766/petroleum-minister-hints-at-fuel-price-relief-after-pakistans-oil-cargoes-clear-bab-al-mandeb, 27 Jul 2026]
485
Which of the following is NOT identified as a factor contributing to Pakistan's increased vulnerability to water insecurity?
The report argues that the lack of climate-resilient infrastructure is a weakness, not a cause of vulnerability. The other three options are explicitly listed as factors increasing the country's exposure to water-related risks. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018921/water-policy, 28 Jul 2026]
486
Consider the following statements about the recent developments in Pakistan's petroleum sector:
1. The government has formed a committee to address concerns regarding freight charges and quota allocations for oil tankers.
2. Freight charges for oil tankers have remained unchanged since 2023.
3. The committee formed to address OTCA concerns is required to submit its report within one month.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as the government formed a committee to address these specific issues and freight charges have indeed been stagnant since 2023. Statement 3 is incorrect because the committee was mandated to submit its recommendations within one week, not one month. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018766/petroleum-minister-hints-at-fuel-price-relief-after-pakistans-oil-cargoes-clear-bab-al-mandeb, 27 Jul 2026]
487
Who is the current Mayor of New York whose official residence was the site of the 2026 protest and explosive incident?
Zohran Mamdani is the Mayor of New York identified in the report as the official whose residence, Gracie Mansion, was the location of the protest and subsequent explosive incident. Eric Adams and Bill de Blasio are former mayors and serve as plausible distractors. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980194/pair-charged-with-terrorist-offences-for-throwing-explosives-near-a-protest-outside-new-york-mayor-mamdanis-residence, 09 Mar 2026]
488
The explosive devices used in the 2026 New York incident were described by police as being packed with which of the following items?
Police reports confirmed that the homemade devices were jars wrapped in tape containing nuts, bolts, and screws to act as shrapnel. Other options represent common components of improvised devices but are not the specific materials cited in this case. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980194/pair-charged-with-terrorist-offences-for-throwing-explosives-near-a-protest-outside-new-york-mayor-mamdanis-residence, 09 Mar 2026]
489
Which maritime chokepoint was identified as the location where Pakistan's oil cargoes were recently delayed due to regional security threats?
The Bab-al-Mandeb Strait is the critical chokepoint where oil cargoes were delayed due to Houthi attacks. The other options are major global maritime routes but were not the site of this specific disruption. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018766/petroleum-minister-hints-at-fuel-price-relief-after-pakistans-oil-cargoes-clear-bab-al-mandeb, 27 Jul 2026]
490
Who presided over the Economic Coordination Committee meeting held on July 27, 2026, where the export subsidy package was approved?
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired the ECC meeting that approved the export-boosting schemes. The committee is a key executive body responsible for economic decision-making in Pakistan. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018926/ecc-okays-rs255bn-for-export-boosting-schemes, 28 Jul 2026]
