The Ministry of Finance is tasked with issuing the official notification in the Gazette to declare the value of silver, which determines the Diyat amount for the fiscal year. While the PPC is a legal statute, the financial valuation process falls under the Finance Ministry's purview. [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]
112
Under the new fiscal regime, what is the minimum customs duty applied to imported motor gasoline and diesel for a seven-year period?
The policy establishes a minimum customs or regulatory duty of 10 percent on imported motor gasoline and diesel. This measure is designed to provide tariff protection to domestic refineries during their transition period. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019003/govt-finally-revamps-oil-refining-policy-what-does-it-mean, 28 Jul 2026]
113
Which specific type of imported firearm was reported as recovered from the violent elements during the AJK unrest?
The State Minister for Interior confirmed the recovery of M-4 rifles, along with Kalashnikovs and sniper equipment, from the protesters, highlighting the militant nature of the group. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019021/significant-number-of-fitna-al-khawarij-terrorists-present-among-ajk-protesters-information-secretary, 28 Jul 2026]
114
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]
115
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]
116
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]
117
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]
118
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]
119
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]
120
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]
