The controversy arose in 2022 after Senator Faruqi criticized the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, prompting a racially charged response from Senator Hanson. The other figures listed were not the subject of the specific remarks that triggered the legal action. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018722/australian-politician-fails-to-overturn-racial-vilification-ruling-over-telling-muslim-senator-to-go-back-to-pakistan, 27 Jul 2026]
512
Consider the following statements about the 2026 wildfire crisis in Europe:
1. The heatwave conditions have hindered cargo shipping on European waterways due to low river levels.
2. Firefighters in Spain were able to effectively tackle active fire fronts in Madrid during the night.
3. The UK Met Office predicted that the heatwave would be a long-term, multi-month event.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as they reflect the operational challenges and successes reported. Statement 3 is incorrect because the UK Met Office described the spell of hot weather as 'relatively short-lived,' not a multi-month event. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018994/firefighters-in-france-spain-scramble-to-contain-blazes-as-new-heatwave-looms, 28 Jul 2026]
513
Consider the following statements about the Islamabad High Court ruling on super tax:
1. The court ruled that the Seventh Schedule distinguishes between conventional and Islamic banks for tax purposes.
2. The court held that Parliament is constitutionally competent to impose the super tax.
3. The court determined that tax liability is based on income accrued during the tax year rather than the date of contract execution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because the court explicitly ruled that the Seventh Schedule makes no distinction between conventional and Islamic banks. Statements 2 and 3 accurately reflect the court's findings regarding legislative competence and the timing of tax liability. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018924/islamabad-high-court-dismisses-bank-petition-on-super-tax, 28 Jul 2026]
514
Consider the following statements about the earthquake event on July 28, 2026:
1. Approximately 300,000 people were instructed to move to evacuation centres.
2. The earthquake caused damage to roads, bridges, and residential buildings.
3. The Japan Meteorological Agency declared that the risk of aftershocks had completely ended within 24 hours.
Statements 1 and 2 are factually correct based on the disaster management agency's instructions and the reported infrastructure damage. Statement 3 is incorrect because the agency warned that residents must remain vigilant for strong aftershocks for about a week. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018983/powerful-quake-hits-southern-japan-deaths-feared-in-shopping-mall-explosion, 28 Jul 2026]
515
Which political group spearheaded the movement demanding the resignation of the Education Minister?
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) was identified as the group that spearheaded the movement. The other parties are established political entities in India but were not the primary organizers of this specific protest movement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019008/indias-top-court-orders-no-coercive-action-against-youth-protesters-and-release-of-minors-media-reports-say, 28 Jul 2026]
516
Consider the following statements about the energy security situation on July 27, 2026:
1. The conflict has caused oil shipments to be diverted away from the Red Sea.
2. Houthi forces targeted supply sites linking eastern Saudi Arabia to the city of Yanbu.
3. The Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal in the Black Sea remained closed indefinitely as of July 27, 2026.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as they reflect the impact on Red Sea shipping and the specific targets of Houthi attacks. Statement 3 is incorrect because the energy ministry reported that the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal had resumed oil loadings. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018729/oil-prices-near-one-week-low-after-us-iran-pause-fighting-over-weekend, 27 Jul 2026]
517
Which of the following statements regarding the earthquake event on July 28, 2026, is INCORRECT?
The statement that there was no damage to the rail network is incorrect, as reports confirmed that rail services were halted and high-speed train passengers were among those injured. The other three statements are factually accurate based on the event details. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018983/major-earthquake-hits-japans-kyushu-region-pm-says-injuries-reported-buildings-collapsed, 28 Jul 2026]
518
Which Australian political party is led by Senator Pauline Hanson?
Pauline Hanson is the leader of the One Nation party, which has gained significant popularity in recent Australian opinion polls. The Greens is the party to which Senator Mehreen Faruqi belongs. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018722/australian-politician-fails-to-overturn-racial-vilification-ruling-over-telling-muslim-senator-to-go-back-to-pakistan, 27 Jul 2026]
519
Consider the following statements about the energy sector reforms discussed on 28 July 2026:
1. The government aims to increase strategic petroleum reserves to mitigate supply shocks.
2. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) is slated for performance-related reforms.
3. The federal budget for FY24-25 provided full, uninterrupted support for the 2023 refining policy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 and 2 are correct as they reflect the PM's directives. Statement 3 is incorrect because the federal budget for FY24-25 actually nullified many incentives in the 2023 policy, causing refineries to pause their projects. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018968/pm-orders-increase-in-countrys-strategic-petroleum-reserves-changes-to-oil-refining-policy-approved, 28 Jul 2026]
520
According to shipping data from Kpler, oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz during the weekend of July 27, 2026, fell to what percentage of pre-war levels?
Shipping data indicated that flows through the Strait of Hormuz dropped to approximately 15 percent of pre-war levels. This reduction reflects the severe impact of regional military tensions on maritime energy transit. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018729/oil-prices-near-one-week-low-after-us-iran-pause-fighting-over-weekend, 27 Jul 2026]
