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The seminar titled 'Transboundary Water Resources: A Weaponised Global Common' was jointly organized by Pakistan's embassy in Brussels and which other institution?
The seminar was a collaborative effort between the Pakistani embassy in Brussels and the Centre for European Policy Studies. It served as a platform for discussing the weaponization of water resources. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008889/pakistan-assails-17-indian-projects-on-indus-waterways-calls-them-tools-for-hydro-hegemony, 18 Jun 2026]
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Consider the following statements about the situation in the West Bank as of July 2026:
1. The United Nations has reported a sharp increase in violence attributed to Israeli settlers since October 2023.
2. The total number of settlements established under Bezalel Smotrich's four-year tenure is planned to reach 103.
3. International conventions generally view the construction of settlements in occupied territories as illegal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate based on the provided report. The UN has documented rising settler violence, the settlement expansion plan is linked to Smotrich's tenure, and the international legal consensus classifies these settlements as illegal. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016519/palestinian-teen-footballer-dies-after-being-shot-during-settler-attack-in-occupied-west-bank, 18 Jul 2026]
1333
Which of the following regional frameworks primarily focuses on the collective security and economic integration of the Arab states of the Persian Gulf?
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is a regional intergovernmental political and economic union specifically established to foster integration and security among the Arab states of the Persian Gulf, distinguishing it from broader pan-Arab or pan-Islamic organizations.
Consider the following statements about Spain's football achievements:
1. Spain is the first country to hold both the men's and women's FIFA World Cup titles simultaneously.
2. The 2026 World Cup victory was Spain's first-ever title in the tournament's history.
3. The victory parade route in Madrid was planned to conclude at Cibeles square.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as Spain's women won in 2023 and men in 2026. Statement 2 is incorrect because this was Spain's second title, the first being in 2010. Statement 3 is correct as Cibeles square is the traditional celebration point. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017043/fifa-world-cup-heroes-spain-return-home-ahead-of-victory-parade, 20 Jul 2026]
1335
Consider the following statements about the repatriation of Afghan nationals:
1. The government reported that over 1.1 million Afghan nationals were deported in 2025.
2. The current repatriation drive was first launched in 2023.
3. The directive requires daily reporting to the Ministry of Interior starting from July 10, 2026.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as 1,155,221 individuals were deported in 2025. Statement 2 is correct as the drive began in 2023. Statement 3 is incorrect because the daily reporting requirement commences on July 11, 2026, not July 10. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011435/interior-ministry-issues-directive-to-arrest-afghan-nationals-without-valid-visas-from-july-10, 28 Jun 2026]
1336
Which of the following statements regarding the findings of the AI integration study is INCORRECT?
The study explicitly noted there was 'little evidence of systematic changes in pro-Muslim or gender bias in judicial language', making option A the incorrect statement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016213/study-finds-ai-use-in-trial-courts-results-in-over-6pc-more-cases-resolved-annually, 17 Jul 2026]
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Consider the following statements about the joint statement issued on April 23, 2026:
1. The ministers condemned the raising of the Israeli flag within the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque.
2. The statement cited the 2024 advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice regarding illegal settlements.
3. The ministers declared that the Al-Aqsa compound is a place of worship exclusively for Muslims.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate based on the joint statement. The ministers condemned the flag-raising, referenced the 2024 ICJ advisory opinion, and reiterated the exclusive status of the site for Muslim worship. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1994444/pakistan-7-other-muslim-nations-reject-attempts-to-alter-historic-legal-status-quo-in-jerusalem-at-its-holy-sites, 23 Apr 2026]
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The total area of the Al-Aqsa Mosque/Al-Haram Al-Sharif compound is cited as:
The joint statement specifies that the entire area of the Al-Aqsa Mosque/Al-Haram Al-Sharif compound amounts to 144 dunams. This figure is a standard reference point in international diplomatic discourse regarding the site's status. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1994444/pakistan-7-other-muslim-nations-reject-attempts-to-alter-historic-legal-status-quo-in-jerusalem-at-its-holy-sites, 23 Apr 2026]
1339
Which Israeli official is noted for having stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound approximately 14 times since 2023?
Itamar Ben-Gvir, the Israeli National Security Minister, is identified as having repeatedly entered the compound. The other individuals listed are prominent Israeli political figures but are not cited in the report as having performed these specific actions. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1993856/reprehensible-pakistan-condemns-storming-of-al-aqsa-mosque-compound-raising-of-israeli-flag-in-its-courtyard, 21 Apr 2026]
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Which entity is recognized as having exclusive jurisdiction to administer the affairs of the Al-Aqsa Mosque/Al-Haram Al-Sharif?
The joint statement explicitly identifies the Jerusalem Endowments and Al-Aqsa Mosque Affairs Department, affiliated with the Jordanian Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, as the sole legal entity responsible for the administration of the site. Other options represent international or regional bodies that do not hold this specific administrative mandate. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1994444/pakistan-7-other-muslim-nations-reject-attempts-to-alter-historic-legal-status-quo-in-jerusalem-at-its-holy-sites, 23 Apr 2026]
