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1741
Consider the following statements about the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Spain and Cape Verde:
1. The match was held on June 15, 2026.
2. Spain is a former world champion, having won the title in 2010.
3. Cape Verde entered the tournament as a highly ranked favorite to win the World Cup.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because Cape Verde was considered a 2000-1 underdog, not a favorite. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008115/spain-held-0-0-by-world-cup-debutants-cape-verde, 15 Jun 2026]
1742
Which of the following statements regarding the Spain vs. Cape Verde match is INCORRECT?
The match ended in a draw, meaning Spain did not win. The other statements are factually accurate regarding the event. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008115/spain-held-0-0-by-world-cup-debutants-cape-verde, 15 Jun 2026]
1743
Consider the following statements about India's recent infrastructure developments in the Himalayas:
1. The Zojila tunnel breakthrough occurred on June 9, 2026.
2. The Chenab Rail Bridge is currently the highest of its kind in the world.
3. The Sonamarg tunnel is a 13.14-kilometre project expected to be completed by 2028.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the breakthrough occurred on the specified date. Statement 2 is correct regarding the status of the Chenab Rail Bridge. Statement 3 is incorrect because the 13.14-kilometre length refers to the Zojila tunnel, not the Sonamarg tunnel. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006369/india-nears-completion-of-strategic-himalayan-tunnel-near-china-border, 09 Jun 2026]
1744
Which of the following statements regarding the visit of the Bahraini National Guard Commander to Pakistan on June 9, 2026, is INCORRECT?
The ISPR report confirms meetings at GHQ, Naval Headquarters, and Air Headquarters in Rawalpindi/Islamabad, but it does not mention a visit to a training facility in Quetta. Therefore, is the incorrect statement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006391/bahrain-commander-meets-cdf-munir-discusses-strengthening-military-collaboration-ispr, 09 Jun 2026]
1745
In the context of fiscal federalism, which mechanism is typically employed to address vertical fiscal imbalances between central and sub-national governments?
Fiscal federalism involves the division of governmental functions and financial relations. Vertical fiscal imbalances occur when central governments have more revenue-raising capacity than sub-national units, necessitating intergovernmental transfers to balance expenditures.
Felix Nmecha scored the opening goal in the sixth minute of the match. While other players like Havertz and Musiala also scored, Nmecha was the first to find the net. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2007821/germany-hammer-world-cup-debutants-curacao-after-early-scare, 14 Jun 2026]
1747
Who is the designated US official expected to sign the Iran agreement in Geneva?
Vice President JD Vance is the official designated to sign the agreement in Geneva. The other individuals listed are members of the US Senate involved in the oversight process. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008356/trump-open-to-congressional-review-of-iran-deal-as-lawmakers-seek-details, 16 Jun 2026]
1748
Consider the following statements about the federal budget for FY2026-27:
1. The budget presentation is scheduled for June 12, 2026.
2. Provincial shares from the federal divisible pool are proposed to be increased significantly.
3. The government aims to cover an estimated Rs800 billion revenue shortfall.
Statement 1 is correct regarding the date. Statement 3 is correct regarding the revenue shortfall. Statement 2 is incorrect because the agreement stipulates that provincial shares will remain frozen at the current fiscal year's position. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006648/finance-minister-aurangzeb-to-present-budget-for-fy2026-27-on-june-12, 10 Jun 2026]
1749
What is the total value of the national development programme unveiled for the upcoming fiscal year?
The total national development programme is valued at Rs4.715 trillion. The other figures represent specific components like provincial ADPs (Rs3.138 trillion) or federal PSDP (Rs1.126 trillion). [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006648/finance-minister-aurangzeb-to-present-budget-for-fy2026-27-on-june-12, 10 Jun 2026]
1750
Consider the following statements about the Supreme Court's 2026 ruling on acid violence:
1. The court observed that acid violence is a tool of patriarchal dominance used to inflict social death.
2. The ruling suggests that penal sanctions alone are sufficient to eradicate the problem of acid attacks.
3. The court recommended that the sale of acid be prohibited to individuals under the age of 18.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 2 is incorrect because the court explicitly stated that penal sanctions alone are insufficient to address the root of the problem. Statements 1 and 3 accurately reflect the court's observations on patriarchal violence and the regulatory measures cited from the Punjab Acid Control Act 2025. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006139/acid-attack-more-heinous-than-homicide-tool-of-patriarchal-violence-sc, 08 Jun 2026]
