Chaudhary Mohammad Yaqoob is the chairman of the PVF and presided over the trophy unveiling ceremony for the CAVA championship. The other names mentioned are journalists or photographers associated with the event coverage. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017387/hosts-pakistan-to-face-sri-lanka-in-central-asian-volleyball-opener, 22 Jul 2026]
992
Which of the following statements regarding the 2026 CAVA Men’s Volleyball Championship is INCORRECT?
The Indian team withdrew from the tournament at the eleventh hour despite the PVF securing the necessary documentation and security arrangements. Therefore, the statement that India participated is false. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017387/hosts-pakistan-to-face-sri-lanka-in-central-asian-volleyball-opener, 22 Jul 2026]
993
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) functions as a regional intergovernmental organization. Which of the following best characterizes its institutional objective?
The GCC was established to foster coordination, integration, and interconnection among its member states in various fields, including economy, finance, trade, and security.
Cyle Larin scored the equalizer in the 78th minute of the match. Jovo Lukic scored the opening goal for Bosnia-Herzegovina, while Jonathan David and Ismael Kone were other Canadian players involved in key attacking plays. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2007443/canada-draw-with-bosnia-herzegovina-to-earn-first-ever-world-cup-point, 12 Jun 2026]
995
The Geneva Conventions of 1949 represent a cornerstone of international humanitarian law. Which principle is central to the protection afforded by these treaties?
The Geneva Conventions are predicated on the distinction between those participating in hostilities and those who are not, ensuring humanitarian protections for civilians, medical personnel, and prisoners of war.
R2P is a global political commitment endorsed by UN member states to prevent genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and crimes against humanity, shifting the focus from state sovereignty to the protection of populations.
The Estadio Azteca in Mexico City is the only stadium to have hosted matches in three separate World Cup tournaments, specifically 1970, 1986, and 2026. Other iconic stadiums like the Maracana have hosted multiple finals but not across three distinct tournament years. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2007165/mexico-beat-south-africa-2-0-to-kick-off-2026-fifa-world-cup, 11 Jun 2026]
998
Which of the following international financial institutions is primarily mandated to provide long-term capital for reconstruction and development projects in developing nations?
The IBRD, a core component of the World Bank Group, focuses on long-term economic development and poverty reduction, distinguishing its mandate from the IMF's focus on short-term balance-of-payments stability.
The Geneva Conventions form the core of international humanitarian law, specifically regulating the treatment of non-combatants, wounded personnel, and prisoners of war, distinguishing them from trade or diplomatic treaties.
Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty establishes the principle of collective security, where an armed attack against one member is considered an attack against all, necessitating a unified response.
