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Consider the following statements about the Brownfield Refining Policy:
1. It supersedes all previous refining policies.
2. It mandates that refineries must meet Euro-V standards within one month of the policy notification.
3. Customs duty on crude oil will be reimbursed to refineries through the Inland Freight Equalisation Margin (IFEM) pool.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the policy supersedes previous frameworks. Statement 3 is correct regarding the reimbursement mechanism. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Petroleum Division will notify the specifications within one month, but the actual upgrade process for refineries involves project-specific timelines rather than a blanket one-month completion requirement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019003/govt-finally-revamps-oil-refining-policy-what-does-it-mean, 28 Jul 2026]
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The Brownfield Refining Policy is expected to increase the daily production of motor spirit (petrol) by what percentage?
The policy projects a significant shift in product mix, with motor spirit production expected to rise by 72 percent, from 10,700 TPD to 18,400 TPD. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019003/govt-approves-new-oil-refining-policy-after-years-what-does-it-mean, 28 Jul 2026]
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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]
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Under the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) 1860, the minimum value of Diyat is equivalent to the price of how many grams of silver?
Section 323 of the PPC mandates that the value of Diyat must not be less than the value of 30,630 grams of silver. This standard is used by the government to calculate the annual compensation amount. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019000/govt-almost-doubles-blood-money-payment-to-heirs-of-victim-on-account-of-rising-silver-prices, 28 Jul 2026]
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According to the Punjab Chief Minister, for how many years has the PPP been in power in Sindh?
The Punjab Chief Minister cited the PPP's seventeen-year tenure in Sindh as a benchmark for their governance performance. This was used to contrast the party's record against the development promises made for AJK. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019014/coalition-partners-ppp-pml-n-spar-after-first-phase-of-ajk-elections-as-political-temperatures-rise, 28 Jul 2026]
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Which of the following is NOT a directive issued by the Supreme Court regarding the youth protesters?
The court ordered an independent investigation into police conduct but did not order the immediate arrest of officers. The other three options are accurate descriptions of the court's interim directives. [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]
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Consider the following statements about the Brownfield Refining Policy:
1. It supersedes all previous refining policies.
2. It aims to increase the production of furnace oil to meet industrial demand.
3. It allows refineries to sell products to any OMCs licensed by Ogra.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 2 is incorrect because the policy aims to decrease, not increase, furnace oil production. Statements 1 and 3 accurately reflect the policy's legal status and operational flexibility. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019003/govt-approves-new-oil-refining-policy-after-years-what-does-it-mean, 28 Jul 2026]
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Which of the following principles serves as the foundational legal basis for the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) doctrine within the framework of global governance?
R2P redefines sovereignty not as a shield for state impunity, but as a responsibility to protect populations from mass atrocities, thereby creating a conditional framework for international intervention when states fail in this duty.
The policy explicitly aims to decrease furnace oil production by 63 percent while increasing the output of motor gasoline and high-speed diesel. Therefore, increasing furnace oil production is an incorrect statement regarding the policy's goals. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019003/govt-finally-revamps-oil-refining-policy-what-does-it-mean, 28 Jul 2026]
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Which of the following statements regarding the 2026 AJK elections is INCORRECT?
The Punjab Chief Minister explicitly stated that no interim setup takes charge in AJK during the election period, making the incorrect statement. The other options accurately reflect the political dynamics and allegations reported. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019014/coalition-partners-ppp-pml-n-spar-after-first-phase-of-ajk-elections-as-political-temperatures-rise, 28 Jul 2026]
