The 'ASEAN Way' is a distinctive diplomatic approach characterized by non-interference in internal affairs and decision-making through consensus, which defines its regional governance model.
Consider the following statements about the 2026 Asian Games cricket tournament:
1. The men's competition features a total of ten teams.
2. The women's tournament begins with a preliminary round before the quarter-finals.
3. India enters the 2026 Asian Games as the defending champion in both men's and women's cricket.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as there are ten teams in the men's competition. Statement 2 is incorrect because the women's tournament begins directly at the quarter-final stage. Statement 3 is correct as India won both gold medals at the 2022 Asian Games. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018033/india-pakistan-among-teams-handed-direct-asian-games-mens-cricket-knockout-berths, 24 Jul 2026]
1013
Which of the following principles serves as the foundational basis for the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) framework?
SAARC is governed by the principles of sovereign equality, territorial integrity, and non-interference, distinguishing it from supranational organizations like the European Union.
The OIC is an intergovernmental organization with a mandate to foster cooperation, protect the interests of Muslim-majority nations, and promote international peace and harmony, rather than acting as a military alliance or a trade regulatory body.
Consider the following statements about the 2026 Test series between West Indies and Pakistan:
1. The series is being held during a period in the southern Caribbean prone to significant rainfall.
2. Mohammad Ali is a pace bowler who performed well in the warm-up match for Pakistan.
3. The West Indies Test team recently achieved a series victory against Sri Lanka.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate based on the provided information. The July/August period is noted for rainfall, Mohammad Ali took five wickets in the warm-up, and the West Indies recently defeated Sri Lanka. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018018/brian-lara-stadium-hosts-maiden-test-as-west-indies-face-pakistan, 24 Jul 2026]
1016
Which of the following statements regarding the 2026 West Indies vs Pakistan Test series is INCORRECT?
Pakistan is actually attempting to end a streak of seven consecutive away Test losses, not wins. The other statements accurately reflect the series structure and venue history. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018018/brian-lara-stadium-hosts-maiden-test-as-west-indies-face-pakistan, 24 Jul 2026]
1017
Which player is the current Test captain of the West Indies cricket team?
Roston Chase is the current Test captain of the West Indies, having recently led the team to a series victory against Sri Lanka. Daren Sammy is the head coach, not the captain. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018018/brian-lara-stadium-hosts-maiden-test-as-west-indies-face-pakistan, 24 Jul 2026]
1018
Which stadium in Trinidad is hosting its maiden Test match in July 2026?
The Brian Lara Stadium, located in the south of Trinidad, was designated as the venue for the first Test of the series. Queen's Park Oval is the other Test venue in Trinidad but is not the site of this maiden Test. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018018/brian-lara-stadium-hosts-maiden-test-as-west-indies-face-pakistan, 24 Jul 2026]
1019
Who has been appointed as the captain of the Pakistan Test cricket team for the series against the West Indies in 2026?
Babar Azam returned as the captain of the Pakistan Test team, replacing Shan Masood following a series loss in Bangladesh. Shan Masood was the previous captain, making him a plausible distractor. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018018/brian-lara-stadium-hosts-maiden-test-as-west-indies-face-pakistan, 24 Jul 2026]
1020
Which of the following constitutional provisions in the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan establishes the principle of judicial review regarding laws inconsistent with fundamental rights?
Article 8 of the Constitution of Pakistan explicitly mandates that any law, or any custom or usage having the force of law, in so far as it is inconsistent with the rights conferred by Chapter 1, shall be void.
