Chief Justice Surya Kant issued the interim directives to protect protesters and ensure an independent investigation into police conduct. Dharmendra Pradhan is the former Education Minister, and Tushar Mehta is the Solicitor General. [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]
812
The Truman Doctrine was primarily designed to operationalize which of the following international security strategies?
The Truman Doctrine served as the foundational framework for the US strategy of containment, aimed at preventing the expansion of Soviet geopolitical influence during the early Cold War.
Azhar Sadiq of the PML-N won the LA-1 (Mirpur-I) seat with 15,427 votes. The other candidates listed won or contested in different constituencies within the Mirpur division. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018960/ajk-elections-pml-n-grabs-9-out-of-13-seats-across-mirpur-division-unofficial-results-show, 28 Jul 2026]
814
Which of the following statements regarding the recent fuel price adjustments is INCORRECT?
The All Pakistan Dealers Association rejected the daily pricing decision and threatened a protest, making statement D incorrect. The other statements accurately reflect the government's notification. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018803/govt-decreases-petrol-price-by-re1-increases-hsd-price-by-rs337, 27 Jul 2026]
815
Which specific constitutional amendments have been the primary focus of the nationwide lawyers' movement in 2026?
The Lawyers Action Committee has organized protests against the 26th and 27th Constitutional Amendments, arguing that these measures compromise judicial independence. Other options are incorrect as they do not correspond to the specific legislation cited in the current political discourse. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018681/why-coercion-doesnt-work, 27 Jul 2026]
816
Consider the following statements about the AJK elections held in July 2026:
1. The Election Commission declared 1,241 polling stations as highly sensitive.
2. A political worker was killed in an incident in Nakyal.
3. The polling process was completed without any extension of voting hours.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 and 2 are factually correct based on the election reports. Statement 3 is incorrect because voting hours were extended by one hour to accommodate voters. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018908/close-contest-sees-n-take-the-lead-in-mirpur-polls, 28 Jul 2026]
817
Who served as the Chief Election Commissioner of Azad Jammu and Kashmir during the July 2026 elections?
Ghulam Mustafa Mughal is the official who oversaw the electoral process and addressed the media regarding the results and incidents. The other names are political candidates involved in the election. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018908/close-contest-sees-n-take-the-lead-in-mirpur-polls, 28 Jul 2026]
818
The opposition party, led by Imran Khan, scheduled protests for August 5, 2026, to mark the anniversary of what event?
The protests were planned to mark three years since the imprisonment of the PTI leader. This date serves as a focal point for the opposition's mobilization against the current government. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018681/why-coercion-doesnt-work, 27 Jul 2026]
819
Consider the following statements regarding governance, legal accountability, and diplomatic engagements involving Pakistan:
The PCB, under internal accountability frameworks, banned Hamza for visa-related deception. Simultaneously, the Peshawar High Court exercised its constitutional jurisdiction under Article 199 to adjudicate the residency status of foreign nationals, while the Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat performed its parliamentary oversight function by scrutinizing excessive public sector remuneration. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2021098/pcb-bans-all-rounder-hamza-for-two-years-over-misleading-visa-information]
820
Which of the following characterizes the 'Deterrence Doctrine' in the context of international security?
Deterrence is a strategic doctrine based on the psychological and military capacity to convince an adversary that the costs of an aggressive action will outweigh any potential benefits, thereby preventing the action from occurring.
