The ceasefire extension was granted by the US President specifically following the request of Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Other combinations of officials do not reflect the specific diplomatic request mentioned in the report. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2002286/cdf-asim-munir-arrives-in-iran-as-part-of-ongoing-mediation-efforts-ispr, 22 May 2026]
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Who was appointed by President Donald Trump to serve as the acting director of national intelligence following Tulsi Gabbard's resignation?
President Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that Aaron Lukas, the Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, would take over as the acting director. Other names listed are former intelligence officials but were not involved in this specific transition. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2002318/tulsi-gabbard-resigns-as-trumps-top-us-intelligence-official, 22 May 2026]
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What was the primary reason cited by Tulsi Gabbard for her resignation from the position of Director of National Intelligence?
Gabbard explicitly stated in her resignation letter that she was stepping away to support her husband, who had been diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer. While reports mentioned policy friction, her stated reason for leaving was personal. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2002318/tulsi-gabbard-resigns-as-trumps-top-us-intelligence-official, 22 May 2026]
64
Following the price adjustment announced on May 22, 2026, what is the new price of petrol per litre?
After the reduction of Rs6 per litre, the price of petrol was set at Rs403.78 per litre. High-speed diesel was set at Rs402.78 per litre. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2002321/govt-reduces-petrol-by-rs6-per-litre-high-speed-diesel-by-rs68, 22 May 2026]
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Consider the following statements about the diplomatic events of May 2026:
1. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Tehran twice in less than a week to facilitate negotiations.
2. The first round of US-Iran talks in Islamabad resulted in a signed comprehensive peace agreement.
3. Field Marshal Asim Munir held meetings with Iranian officials to discuss regional peace and US-Iran talks.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the Interior Minister made multiple trips to Tehran. Statement 2 is incorrect because the first round of talks ended without an agreement. Statement 3 is correct as the CDF's visit was explicitly for mediation and discussion of regional peace. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2002286/cdf-asim-munir-arrives-in-iran-as-part-of-ongoing-mediation-efforts-ispr, 22 May 2026]
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Which French official announced the entry ban against Itamar Ben-Gvir on May 23, 2026?
Jean-Noel Barrot is the French Foreign Minister who officially announced the ban on X. Antonio Costa and Kaja Kallas are European Union officials who condemned the actions but did not issue the French national ban. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2002539/france-bans-israeli-security-minister-ben-gvir-from-country, 23 May 2026]
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Consider the following statements about the 75th-anniversary ceremony held in May 2026:
1. President Asif Ali Zardari attended the ceremony in Islamabad.
2. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.
3. The Prime Minister stated that the world can move forward without China's technological and industrial contribution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are factually correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Prime Minister emphasized that the world cannot move forward without China, given its industrial and technological advancements. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2002044/pm-shehbaz-lauds-steadfast-pak-china-friendship-says-beijing-supported-islamabad-in-unwavering-fashion, 21 May 2026]
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Who is the current Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces of Pakistan who visited Tehran in May 2026?
Field Marshal Asim Munir is the current Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces who led the mediation delegation to Tehran. The other names listed are former army chiefs. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2002541/encouraging-progress-made-during-cdf-munirs-tehran-visit-ispr, 23 May 2026]
69
Consider the following statements about the incident involving Itamar Ben-Gvir on May 23, 2026:
1. The minister posted a video showing activists with their hands tied and foreheads to the ground.
2. The video was captioned 'Welcome to Israel' by the minister.
3. The activists were intercepted while attempting to deliver aid to the West Bank.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are factually correct regarding the content and caption of the video. Statement 3 is incorrect because the flotilla was attempting to reach Gaza, not the West Bank. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2002539/france-bans-israeli-security-minister-ben-gvir-from-country, 23 May 2026]
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What is the name of the digital application used by police to monitor guest details in hotels and guesthouses?
The 'Hotel Eye' application is a mandatory system for guesthouse operators to share guest information with law enforcement. Its failure to be utilized in this case allowed the suspect to surveil the area undetected. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2002072/educationist-who-fled-occupied-kashmir-fights-for-his-life-after-targeted-attack, 21 May 2026]
